This is for the 2013. But I imagine they are the same. Both are pretty close to 36 ft-lbs.

Edit realized that you might be talking about the front diff (still about 36):

MT only has the drain plug, but there are different options depending on the type:

 

Thanks, that confirmed 50 Nm about 37 ’#. How about using Impact wrench on the plugs? Any risk?

 

Thanks, that confirmed 50 Nm about 37 ’#. How about using Impact wrench on the plugs? Any risk?

Personally, I wouldn't.
Too much shock load on an aluminum plug.

 

It is my opinion that using an impact to remove bolts can be safer than a breaker bar, because maybe the short impacts are less likely to round anything out/sheer anything off than slower constant torque. But I don't have any facts to back that up. I am just a guy who like to ugga dugga. I did personally do all of these on my 2013 both with and without an impact, and never felt sketchy either way.

 

It has been a while since I crawled under cars but I would always use six-point sockets. Just sayin'...

 

Did mine this summer. Factory torque was tight but breaker bar snapped them loose. The Aluminum housing is soft, stay away from impact. I also stripped the rear drain plug due to confusing Nm for ft/lbs. Does not take much to strip the soft threads on the diffs. In fact I had my mechanic help me with the front diff and he used his digital Snap On torque wrench and it felt way too tight so he just snugged it up. No leaks so far.
When I do mine the next time I will only snug the plugs, no torque wrench.

I found the new diff fluid made big difference in overall smooth driving experience.

Good luck with everything.

 

I am looking forward to breaking my shoulders using a 24” breaker bar then. I also intend to use the Check plug hole to fill the front. No point breaking more plug loose than necessary. Thank you all. I feel pretty comfortable now.

 

don't do like my buddy who smashed himself in the face when the breaker bar slipped. haha

i also haven't used a torque wrench for the diff. you can definitely feel the gasket seating in by hand. not sure what i would do if my model used the three-bond adhesive listed in the procedures above though.

 

Just snug them up. They will never get lose. I have been wrenching for 60 years. Never had one fastener loosen up that I recall.

 

no neet to be paranoid..all indie mechanics always use white ptfe tape instead of replacing gaskets and never have problem

 

The part number for 10 mm gasket is 803918060

 

the write-up. sorry it took me a good while.