DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

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

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

    4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

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

  2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


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

      Add differential oil so that the oil level is within 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) of 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.

      Oil type and viscosity
      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
      Standard Differential Oil Capacity
      1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.38 to 1.48 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts)

    2. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.

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