DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

  1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    C283449

    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

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

    3. C279600C01

      *a

      0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)

      Check 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:

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

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

      If there is not enough oil, inspect for oil leaks and fill the differential carrier assembly with Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 or equivalent.

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

      39 N*m

      398 kgf*cm

      29 ft.*lbf

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

    2. C283450

      Remove the differential drain plug and gasket.

    3. Drain the oil.

    4. Install a new gasket and the differential drain plug.

      39 N*m

      398 kgf*cm

      29 ft.*lbf

  3. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

    2. Pour oil into the rear differential carrier assembly so that the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) of the bottom of the filler plug opening.

      Note:

      Excessively large or small quantities of oil may cause problems.

      Recommended viscosity

      SAE 75W-85

      Standard oil grade

      Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT API 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.)

    3. Install a new gasket and the differential filler plug.

      39 N*m

      398 kgf*cm

      29 ft.*lbf

    4. Drive the vehicle and check the oil level again. If necessary, add differential oil.