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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER EVOLUTION L4-2.0L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - DIFFERENTIALTESTING AND INSPECTION
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC Turbo
Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC TurboSECTION Testing and Inspection
REAR AXLE OIL (Change)
Before the changing the rear axle oil, check that there is no oil leakage from the rear axle housing.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain out the oil.
3. Replace the packing for drain plug and tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 64 ± 4 Nm (47 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
4. Refill engine oil via the filler hole.
^ Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil MITSUBISHI Genuine Gear Oil Part No. 8149630 EX or equivalent
^ Quantity: 0.55 dm3 (0.58 quart)
5. Replace the gasket for drain plug and tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 49 ± 9 Nm (37 ± 6 ft. lbs.)
Before the changing the rear axle oil, check that there is no oil leakage from the rear axle housing.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain out the oil.
3. Replace the packing for drain plug and tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 64 ± 4 Nm (47 ± 3 ft. lbs.)
4. Refill engine oil via the filler hole.
^ Specified gear oil: Hypoid gear oil MITSUBISHI Genuine Gear Oil Part No. 8149630 EX or equivalent
^ Quantity: 0.55 dm3 (0.58 quart)
5. Replace the gasket for drain plug and tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 49 ± 9 Nm (37 ± 6 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.