DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

Stop the vehicle in a level place.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION PLUG


    1. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential inspection plug and gasket.

  3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG


    1. A019K3A

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

  4. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG


    1. A019K3A

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

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

  5. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019PM8E03

      Add differential oil until the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential inspection plug opening.

      Capacity
      0.45 to 0.55 liters (0.5 to 0.6 US qts, 0.4 to 0.5 Imp.qts)
      Oil grade
      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

      Note


      • When adding differential oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.

      • An excessively large or small amount of differential oil may cause damage.

      • After adding differential oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.

  6. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019PM8E03

      Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential inspection plug opening.

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

  7. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION PLUG


    1. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential inspection plug and a new gasket.

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