Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire
as shown in the following. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in
severe personal injury.
● Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
● Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of
A: INSPECTION
1) Remove the filler plug, and then check the gear oil. Replace the gear oil if it is contaminated, deteriorated or cloudy. <Ref. to DI-23, REPLACEMENT, Differential Gear Oil.>
2) Check that the gear oil level is within -5 mm (- 0.2 in) from the bottom of the filler plug hole.