DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

   
   

   1. 

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

   2. 

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

      Note

      As the differential oil may be hot after driving, make sure that the differential is sufficiently cool before starting work.

   3. 

      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 }

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

   
   

   1. Add differential oil.

      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

      
      

      • Add the differential oil in small quantities every few minutes.

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

   2. 

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

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

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

   4. 

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

      Torque:

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

      Note

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

3. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK