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Replacement [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
    2. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
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    3. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket.
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    4. Drain the differential oil.
    5. Install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.

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

  2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL 
    1. Add Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 or equivalent.
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      *a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)
    2. 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.)

    3. Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
      GTY957729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. 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) 

    5. Drive the vehicle and check the oil level again. If necessary, add differential oil.