Checking the oil level in the rear gearbox Nissan X-Trail 2007 - 2014

Note:

According to the maintenance regulations, it is necessary to check the oil level in the Nissan X-Trail rear gearbox every 15 thousand km. mileage or after a year of operation.

Gear oil Nissan X-Trail

Use  Nissan Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 hypoid gear oil.

In the absence of the recommended original oil, a hypoid gear oil of API GL-5 quality and SAE 80W-90 viscosity is acceptable.

Checking the oil level in the rear gearbox Nissan X-Trail

1.  Install the car on a viewing hole or lift.

2. With a 13 mm head, unscrew the bolts and remove the crankcase protection. The Nissan X-Trail rear gearbox is mounted on the rear subframe.

3.  Use a metal brush to clean the control hole plug of the Nissan X-Trail gearbox. 

4.  Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, unscrew the plug of the control (filler) hole.

5. Check the oil level in the Nissan X-Trail rear gearbox. It should be at the edge of the hole or be slightly lower. If the oil level is too low, it will need to be topped up. 

Adding oil to the rear gearbox Nissan X-Trail

1.  Take a special syringe for filling oil (as an option, you can use a medical one).

2.  Using a syringe with a tube, pour oil into the Nissan X-Trail gearbox up to the lower edge of the control hole.

3.  Clean the plug from dirt.

4.  Replace the plug seal with a new one.

5. Screw the stopper of the control hole of the rear gearbox Nissan X-Trail back. Tightening torque - 35 N•m. Wipe up spilled oil with a rag.

Source:  carpedia.club