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Fig. 7: Checking Gear Oil Level
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Q: Is the gear oil level more than 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of the
filler plug hole?
YES: Refill Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher; Above-23°
C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 80W-90, From-34 to-23°C (-30 to-10°F):
SAE 80W, 80W-90, Below-34°C
(-30°F
): SAE 75W. Then
go to Ste
p 4.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor
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Fig. 13: Measuring Distance Between Mating Marks
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5. If the backlash exceeds the limit value, remove the differential carrier assembly
and check the following.
Final drive gear backlash (Refer to DISASSEMBLY
).
Differential gear backlash (Refer to DISASSEMBLY
).
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK 1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that gear oil level is not 8 mm (0.3 inch) below the bottom of filler plug
hole.
Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor
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Above-23°C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 80W-90
From-34 to-23°C (-30 to-10°F): SAE 80W, 80W-90
Below-34°C (-30°F): SAE 75W
Fig. 14: Checking Gear Oil Level
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3.
Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS
2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor