Differential Oil: Replacement

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
1. Stop the vehicle on a level place
2. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Differential Filler Plug
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3. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.197 in) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening
  
  Fig 2: Checking Differential Oil Level
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  NOTE:
  - Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
  - After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
  HINT
  
  If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with differential synthetic gear oil
4. Inspect for oil leak if the oil level is low
5. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
1. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
2. Add oil
  Capacity:
  
  1.3 to 1.4 liters (1.4 to 1.5 US qts, 1.1 to 1.2 lmp. qts)
  
  Oil grade:
  
  Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Differential Gear Oil
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3. Check the oil level.
4. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug with a new gasket
  Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.