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Replacement [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for Dynamic Torque Control AWD) 
    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
      GTY943832Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.
      GTY840040Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • As the differential oil may be hot after driving, make sure that the differential is sufficiently cool before starting work.
      • Do not remove the 2 plugs (A).
    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.

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

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD) 
    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
      GTY918206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.
      GTY918205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

    3. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.

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

  3. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for Dynamic Torque Control AWD) 
    1. Add differential oil.

      Oil Type

      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX

      NOTE:
      • Add the differential oil in small quantities every few minutes.
      • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
    2. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential filler plug opening.
      GTY363612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)
    3. Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.
    4. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.
      GTY943832Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:

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

  4. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD) 
    1. Add differential oil.

      Oil Type

      Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX

      NOTE:
      • Add the differential oil in small quantities every few minutes.
      • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
    2. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential filler plug opening.
      GTY363612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)
    3. Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.
    4. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.
      GTY918206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:

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

  5. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK 
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