Fluid - Differential: Testing and Inspection

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.





(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.





NOTICE:
* Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
* After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
HINT
If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5, Toyota Genuine Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or their equivalent.

(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential filler plug and gasket.





(b) Add oil.

Standard capacity:

1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.38 to 1.48 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts)

Oil grade:

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5, Toyota Genuine Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or their equivalent

(c) Check the oil level.

(d) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

Torque : 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.