Differential Oil Adjustment

Stop the vehicle on a level place.

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

Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

NOTICE:

1. Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
   
2. After replacing oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
   

Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

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

Add oil.

Capacity:

1.10 to 1.20 liter (1.17 to 1.27 US qts, 0.97 to 1.05 lmp. qts)

Oil grade:

Toyota genuine differential synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-85 or equivalent

Check the oil level.

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}

NOTICE:

After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.