Draining and filling the differential with transmission oil (Discovery 3)

CAUTION: Do not fill the differential with oil to the level of the filler plug. The filler plug is used only to fill the differential with oil and is not a level indicator.

NOTE: The only way to check the differential oil level is to drain the oil completely and refill with the prescribed amount as stated in the specifications section.

1.

CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Be sure to support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the engine protection. Engine protection (76.10.50)

3. Remove the filler plug from the differential case.

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• Clean the area around the filler plug.
• Place a container to collect any spilled oil.

4. Drain the oil from the differential.

• Clean the area around the drain plug.
• Remove the drain plug.

5.

CAUTION: There are two methods for attaching the drain plug. Check the method and the differential serial number and follow the specified tightening torque (see below).

Screw in the drain plug.

• Clean the drain plug.
• Differentials with serial numbers prior to 254845: Tighten the hex drain plug to 54 Nm.
• Differentials with serial number beginning with 254846: Tighten the 3/8-inch square wrench drain plug to 28 Nm.

6.

CAUTION: Do not fill the differential with oil to the level of the filler plug. The filler plug is used only to fill the differential with oil and is not a level indicator.

Fill the differential with the required amount of oil.

7. Screw in the filler plug. Tighten the filler plug to 34 Nm.

8. Install engine protection. Engine protection (76.10.50)