Replacement [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

DRAIN TORQUE TRANSFER MODULE FLUID

for LH Side:

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug (torque transfer module side) and gasket.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug (torque transfer module side) and gasket to drain the fluid.

Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug (torque transfer module side).
Torque: 39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

for RH Side:

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug (torque transfer module side) and gasket.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug (torque transfer module side) and gasket to drain the fluid.

Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug (torque transfer module side).
Torque: 39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug (differential side) and gasket.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug (differential side) and gasket to drain the oil.

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Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug (differential side).
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

ADD TORQUE TRANSFER MODULE FLUID

Add torque transfer module fluid so that the fluid level is between 0 to 9 mm (0 to 0.354 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential filler plug opening (torque transfer module side).

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*a	0 to 9 mm (0 to 0.354 in.)

NOTE:

Too much or too little fluid will lead to torque transfer module problems.
After changing the fluid, drive the vehicle and then check the fluid level again.

Oil Type

Toyota genuine ATF WS or equivalent

Standard Torque Transfer Module Fluid Capacity

0.65 to 0.75 liters (0.7 to 0.8 US qts, 0.6 to 0.7 Imp. qts)

Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug (torque transfer module side).
Torque: 39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Add differential oil so 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 (differential side).

*a	0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

NOTE:

Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

Oil Type

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

Standard Differential Oil Capacity

1.30 to 1.40 liters (1.4 to 1.5 US qts, 1.1 to 1.2 Imp. qts)

Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug (differential side).
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)

INSPECT FOR TORQUE TRANSFER MODULE FLUID AND DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

Check that there are no torque transfer module fluid or differential oil leaks at the points shown in the illustration.

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7