Adjustment [03/2012 - ]
- INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
- Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
- Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential filler plug opening.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) NOTE:- An excessively large or small amount of differential oil may cause damage.
- After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier assembly with differential synthetic gear oil.
- Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.
- Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the rear differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
- ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
- Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
- Add differential oil.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Capacity Oil Grade 1.10 to 1.20 liters (1.17 to 1.27 US qts, 0.97 to 1.05 Imp. qts) - Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent (except for LSD)
- Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent (for LSD)
- Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, install the rear differential filler plug together with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:- When adding differential oil, make sure that the vehicle is level.
- An excessively large or small amount of differential oil may cause damage.
- After adding differential oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.