Rear differential fluid - replace
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- New vehicles and maintenance › Rear differential fluid - replace
‹ Prev Gear drive idler unit oil - check level and top up, if necessaryNext › Brake and/or clutch fluid - replace fluid includes washing pipes and bleeding air
MaintenanceRear differential fluid - replace
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID - REPLACE
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
1. Unscrew the rear differential casing filler plug.
2. Unscrew the rear differential casing drain plug and collect the fluid in a suitable container.
Do not let the oil disperse into the environment as indiscriminate dispersion of this product causes pollution.
- Clean the drain plug and tighten it to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear differential oil drain plug | Plug | M16 | 2.5 | 3.2 JTS |
1. Add fluid to the rear differential casing through the filler hole.
| Component | Type | Description | Classification | Qty. | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAR DIFFERENTIAL (RDA) | Oil [l] | TUTELA CAR MULTI AXLE | SAE 75W-85 - API GL-5 | 0.75 | 3.2 JTS |
- Check that the level of the oil just touches the lower edge of the filler opening.
- Clean the filler plug and tighten it to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear differential oil filler plug | Plug | M16 | 2.5 | 3.2 JTS |
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
‹ Prev Gear drive idler unit oil - check level and top up, if necessaryNext › Brake and/or clutch fluid - replace fluid includes washing pipes and bleeding air
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