RM35X0E _V1 General _078672 MAINTENANCE _0384302 DIFFERENTIAL OIL A

MAINTENANCE  DIFFERENTIAL OIL  REPLACEMENT  


PROCEDURE

Hide 1.DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

a.

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.


b.
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Remove the rear axle housing filler plug and gasket.


c.
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Remove the rear axle housing drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

NOTICE:

As the differential oil may be hot after driving, make sure that the differential is sufficiently cool before starting work.



d.

Install a new gasket and the rear axle housing drain plug.

Torque:
49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)


Hide 2.ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

a.

Add differential oil until the specified oil level.

Standard oil grade:

Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent


Standard differential oil capacity:
Item Capacity
for Wagon 5.05 liters (5.34 US qts, 4.44 Imp. qts)
except Wagon for Rear Disc Brake 4.65 liters (4.91 US qts, 4.09 Imp. qts)
for Rear Drum Brake 4.95 liters (5.23 US qts, 4.36 Imp. qts)


NOTICE:
·

Add the differential oil in small quantities every few minutes.

·

Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.




b.
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2.667,0.854 2.979,1.052 0.313,0.198 10 false *a
*a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.)


Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.


c.

Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.


d.
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Install a new gasket and the rear axle housing filler plug.

Torque:
49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.