Repair Procedures: Inspection: Replacement

NOTE: Gear differential unit system does not need to be replaced for Normal Usage. If the vehicle is used for any of the Severe Usage conditions listed below, replace the 120, 000 miles. Severe usage is defined as

Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc)
Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
Repetition of short distance driving
More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32°C (89.6°F).
Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc

Using the lift raise the car.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to "Traction Motor SystemUNDER COVER REMOVAL "
Remove the drain plug (A) and drain the oil totally and then reinstall the drain plug.

Fig 1: Drain Plug
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NOTE: Must replace with new gasket when installing the drain plug.
Remove the oil filler plug (A).

Fig 2: Oil Filler Plug
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Supplement up to oil filler plug hole.

Fig 3: Oil Level
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Install the oil filler plug (A).

Fig 4: Oil Filler Plug
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Install the under cover.
(Refer to "Traction Motor SystemUNDER COVER REMOVAL "