FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

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      for Front Differential:


      1. Remove the engine under cover.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

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

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    3. for Rear Differential:


      1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the front drive shaft Click here.

  3. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. A0158MPE03

      Using SST, tap out the 2 oil seals.

      SST
      09308-10010

  4. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


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      Apply MP grease to 2 new oil seals.

    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the 2 oil seals.

      SST
      09550-00032
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Note

      Make sure the LH and RH oil seals are installed in the proper locations.

      Standard Oil Seal Depth
      Side Specified Condition
      LH -0.45 to 0.45 mm (-0.0177 to 0.0177 in.)
      RH 4.8 to 5.8 mm (0.189 to 0.228 in.)

  5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the front drive shaft Click here.

  6. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A015750E27

      Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

      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.

      Front differential oil type and viscosity
      Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
      Rear Differential Oil Type and Viscosity
      Item Oil Type and Viscosity
      w/o LSD Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
      w/ LSD Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
      Front differential capacity
      1.85 to 1.95 liters (1.96 to 2.06 US qts., 1.63 to 1.71 Imp. qts.)
      Rear Differential Capacity
      Item Specified Condition
      Standard 4.15 to 4.25 liters (4.39 to 4.49 US qts., 3.66 to 3.74 Imp. qts.)
      w/ LSD 4.10 to 4.20 liters (4.34 to 4.43 US qts., 3.60 to 3.69 Imp. qts.)
      w/ Differential lock

    2. for Front Differential:


      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      2. Install the engine under cover.

    3. for Rear Differential:


      1. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.

        Torque:
        49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }