Replacement [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2. 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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3. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the transfer drain plug and gasket and drain the transfer oil.

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4. Using a 10 mm straight hexagon and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, temporarily install the transfer filler plug and gasket to the transfer assembly.

   HINT: 

   Reuse the old gasket as the transfer filler plug will be removed again.

5. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the transfer drain plug and a new gasket to the transfer assembly.

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

1. 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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2. Add transfer oil.

   Oil Type and Viscosity

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

   Standard Capacity

   0.45 liters (0.48 US qts, 0.40 Imp. qts)

3. 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.)

   NOTE:

   • When adding transfer oil, pour it slowly.
   • Add transfer oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of transfer oil.
   • Too much or too little transfer oil will lead to transfer problems.
4. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
5. 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) 

   NOTE:

   After adding transfer oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.

   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)

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6