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Front Axle Gear Oil Level Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the filler plug and check the gear oil level. Check that the gear oil level is not more than 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of the filler plug hole.

Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher, SAE viscosity Number 90, 80W [1.15 dm 3  (1.22 quart) 

Fig 1: Checking Front Axle Gear Oil Level
G01120438Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.