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.
-
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
Click here
READ NEXT:
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
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT *2 FRONT DISC *3 FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY *4 FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic v
SEE MORE:
DESCRIPTION The motor generator control ECU (MG ECU), which is built into the inverter with converter assembly, monitors its internal operation and will store DTCs if it detects a malfunction. If any of the following DTCs are output, replace the inverter with converter assembly. DTC No. Detecti
PARTS LOCATION ILLUSTRATION *1 DEF RELAY *2 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE *3 NO. 1 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK AND NO. 1 JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY - DEF FUSE *4 BACK WINDOW GLASS ILLUSTRATION *1 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH (AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY) *2 DLC3 *3 A
© 2016-2025 Copyright www.lexguide.net
