HONDA 2004 S2000 - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 138)

Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear
oil, API service classified GL5 or
GL6 only.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten
it securely. Tightening torque:
The differential should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Check the fluid level with the
differential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
differential fluid filler bolt and
washer, and carefully feel inside the
bolt hole with your finger. The fluid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add fluid
until it starts to run out of the hole.
Differential Fluid, Hood Latch
Maintenance
Hood Latch Dif f erential Fluid
135
CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT PIVOTS
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
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