DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


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      Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential carrier cover plug and gasket.

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      Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

  2. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG


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      Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  3. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


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      Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential carrier cover plug opening.

      Oil Type
      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
      Standard Differential Oil Capacity
      0.45 to 0.55 liters (0.48 to 0.58 US qts., 0.40 to 0.48 Imp. qts.)

      Note


      • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

      • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

  4. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


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      Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential carrier cover plug opening.

    2. Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.

  5. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER PLUG


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      Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential carrier cover plug.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }