On-Vehicle Inspection [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

HINT: 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Pre-procedure1

• Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
• Using a 10 mm straight hexagon and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket from the transfer assembly.

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• Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the transfer filler plug hole.

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  *a	0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)

  If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

  Oil Type and Viscosity

  Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 or equivalent

  NOTE:

  • Using transfer oil other than the specified oil may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or damage the transfer of the vehicle.
  • When adding transfer oil, pour it slowly.
  • Too much or too little transfer oil will lead to transfer problems.

Post-procedure1

• If the oil level is low, refill transfer oil after checking for oil leaks.
• Using a 10 mm union nut wrench and 10 mm straight hexagon, install the transfer filler plug and a new gasket to the transfer assembly.

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  *a	10 mm Straight Hexagon
  *b	10 mm Union Nut Wrench
  *c	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

  Specified Tightening Torque 

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

  HINT: 

  • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

  • When using a 10 mm union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.09 in.)):

    34.8 N.m (355 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf)

HINT: 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6