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Replacement [11/2018 - 10/2023]: Procedure
- REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2018 - 10/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2022 - 10/2023]
- DRAIN TRANSFER OIL
- Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
- Using a 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket.
*1 Transfer Filler Plug *2 Transfer Drain Plug - Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the transfer drain plug and gasket and drain the transfer oil.
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf)
- ADD TRANSFER OIL
- Using a 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket.
- SST: 09961-00950
- Add transfer oil.
Oil grade
Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX API GL-5 or equivalent
Viscosity
SAE 75W-85
- Pour oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the transfer filler plug hole.
*a 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) NOTE:- When adding oil, pour it slowly.
- Add oil a little at a time, waiting several minutes between each addition of oil.
- Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.
Standard capacity
0.40 to 0.50 liters (0.43 to 0.52 US qts, 0.36 to 0.44 Imp. qts)
- Wait approximately 5 minutes and check that the oil level has not changed.
- Using SST, 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and union nut wrench, install a new gasket into the transfer filler plug, and then install the transfer filler plug.
*a 10 mm Straight Hexagon Wrench *b 10 mm Union Nut Wrench *c Fulcrum Length - SST: 09961-00950
Specified tightening torque
Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf)
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2018 - ]
- When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 19.9 N.m (203 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)
- Using a 10 mm straight hexagon wrench and 10 x 12 mm long offset wrench, remove the transfer filler plug and gasket.
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99 [12/2021 - ]
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.