Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - DIFFERENTIAL

DIFFERENTIAL OIL - ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Stop the vehicle on a level place.

Differential Oil - Adjustment. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Differential Oil - Adjustment. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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:
Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
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}
2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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

Differential Oil - Adjustment. DIFFERENTIAL. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.