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On-Vehicle Inspection [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 
  2. CHECK TRANSFER OIL 
    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. 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.
    4. If the oil level is low, refill transfer oil after checking for oil leaks.
    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) 

      HINT: 

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

        Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - ]

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)):

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

  3. INSPECT FOR TRANSFER OIL LEAK 
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY