DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

   
   

   1. w/o LSD:

      
      

      1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

      2. 

         Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

      3. 

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

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

         Torque:

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

   2. w/ LSD:

      
      

      1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

      2. 

         Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

      3. 

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

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

         Torque:

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

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

   
   
   1. 

      *a	0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

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

      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.

      Oil Type
      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

      Standard Differential Oil Capacity
      1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.38 to 1.47 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts)

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

      Torque:

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