Differential Oil On-Vehicle Inspection

Drive Line. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Differential. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Differential Oil -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL

  1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

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



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Differential.Active Torque Control 4Wd System.Differential Oil On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

    NOTICE:
    1. After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
    2. Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
    1. If there is not enough oil, inspect for oil leaks, and fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.
    Recommended viscosity:
    SAE 85W-90
    Standard oil grade:
    Hypoid gear oil SX API GL-5 or equivalent
    Standard differential oil capacity:
    0.45 to 0.55 liters (0.48 to 0.58 US qts., 0.40 to 0.48 Imp. qts.)

  1. 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}