Lexus ES: Differential Oil
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
*1 | REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG | *2 | REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG |
*3 | GASKET | - | - |
| N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque | ● | Non-reusable part |
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket. | |
(c) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole. NOTICE: -
After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
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Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
| | *a | 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) | | |
(d) If there is not enough oil, inspect for oil leaks and fill the differential carrier assembly with Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 or equivalent.
(e) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug. Torque: 39 N·m {398 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf} | |
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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PrecautionPRECAUTION
Before disassembling the differential assembly, thoroughly clean it by removing any sand, mud or foreign matter. This will help prevent contamination during disassembly and re
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