DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT


  1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

    2. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

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      Check that the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) of the bottom of the filler plug opening.

      Note

      Excessively large or small quantities of oil may cause problems.

      If the oil level is low, add differential oil to adjust the oil level.

      If the oil level is still low, check for oil leakage. If leakage is found, repair or replace the part necessary to stop the leakage.

    4. Install a new gasket and differential filler plug.

      Torque:
      Front differential carrier
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
      Rear differential carrier
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

    2. Remove the differential drain plug and gasket.

    3. Drain the oil.

    4. Install a new gasket and the differential drain plug.

      Torque:
      Front differential carrier
      65 N*m  { 660 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }
      Rear differential carrier
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  3. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

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      Pour oil into the rear differential carrier assembly so that the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) of the bottom of the filler plug opening.

      Note

      Excessively large or small quantities of oil may cause problems.

      Standard Front Differential Capacity
      Differential Type Oil Type and Viscosity Specified Condition
      Standard Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent 1.35 to 1.45 liters (1.43 to 1.53 US qts, 1.18 to 1.27 Imp. qts.)
      Standard Rear Differential Capacity
      Differential Type Oil Type and Viscosity Body Type Specified Condition
      Standard Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent 5 Door 2.65 to 2.75 liters (2.80 to 2.91 US qts, 2.33 to 2.42 Imp. qts.)
      3 Door 2.15 to 2.25 liters (2.27 to 2.38 US qts, 1.89 to 1.98 Imp. qts.)
      w/ Differential Lock Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent 5 Door 2.60 to 2.70 liters (2.75 to 2.85 US qts, 2.29 to 2.38 Imp. qts.)
      3 Door 2.15 to 2.25 liters (2.27 to 2.38 US qts, 1.89 to 1.98 Imp. qts.)

    3. Install a new gasket and the differential filler plug.

      Torque:
      Front differential carrier
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
      Rear differential carrier
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

    4. Drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.

      If necessary, add differential oil.