Replacement [08/2020 - ]: Procedure
- DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
- Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket.
- Drain the differential oil.
- Install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.
Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
- ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
- Add Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 or equivalent.
*a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) - Pour oil into the rear differential carrier assembly so that the oil level is within 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) of the bottom of the filler plug opening.NOTE:
Excessively large or small quantities of oil may cause problems.
Recommended viscosity
SAE 75W-85
Standard oil grade
Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT API GL-5 or equivalent
Standard differential oil capacity
0.45 to 0.55 liters (0.48 to 0.58 US qts., 0.40 to 0.48 Imp. qts.)
- Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
- Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.
Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
- Drive the vehicle and check the oil level again. If necessary, add differential oil.
- Add Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 or equivalent.