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On-Vehicle Inspection [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
    1. Stop the vehicle in a level place.
    2. for Front Differential:
      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
        GTY109848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

    3. for Rear Differential:
      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
        GTY109849Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

  2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
    1. for Front Differential:
      1. GTY109943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Add differential oil so 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:
        • 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

        Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent.

        Capacity

        0.7 to 0.8 liters (0.74 to 0.84 US qts., 0.62 to 0.70 Imp. qts.)

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.
        GTY123673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

    2. for Rear Differential:
      1. Add differential oil so 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.
        GTY109944Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        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.

        Differential Oil Type

        Item Type
        for 2WD Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5, or equivalent
        for AWD Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
        for LSD

        Differential Oil Capacity

        Item Capacity
        for 2WD 1.3 to 1.4 liters (1.38 to 1.47 US qts., 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts.)
        for AWD
        for LSD
      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.
        GTY109942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf) 

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