Automatic Disconnecting Differential Actuator -- Installation |
1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL VACUUM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY |
Remove any seal packing material from the contact surface of the differential and clutch case.
- NOTICE:
- Do not drop oil on the contact surfaces.
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Clean residual seal packing material from the contact surfaces using gasoline or alcohol.
Apply seal packing to the differential tube as shown.
- Seal packing:
- Toyota Genuine seal packing 1281, Three Bond 1281 or equivalent
- HINT:
- Install the actuator within 3 minutes after applying seal packing.
Clean the threads of the 4 bolts and retainer bolt holes with toluene or trichloroethylene.
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Install the actuator to the differential tube.
Install the 4 bolts.
- Torque:
- 21 N*m{210 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}
Connect the actuator hose and connector.
Support the front differential with a jack.
Install the 2 front mounting bolts and 2 nuts.
- Torque:
- 137 N*m{1400 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf}
Install the front No. 1 differential mounting nut.
- Torque:
- 87 N*m{887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf}
Install the front differential breather tube bracket with the bolt.
- Torque:
- 13 N*m{133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}
Lower the jack.
2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
Add differential oil so that the oil level is within 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
Text in Illustration *a 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) - NOTICE:
- After changing the oil, drive the vehicle, and then check the oil level again.
- Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
- Recommended Viscosity:
Item Temperature Viscosity Front Differential (w/ A.D.D.) SAE 75W-90 Front Differential (w/o A.D.D.)
Rear DifferentialAbove -18°C (0°F) SAE 90 Below -18°C (0°F) SAE 80W-90 or SAE 80W
- Differential Oil Type:
Item Oil type Front Differential
Rear DifferentialHypoid gear oil API GL-5 or equivalent Rear Differential (for LSD) Hypoid gear oil LSD API GL-5 or equivalent
- Standard Front Differential Oil Capacity:
Item Capacity w/o A.D.D. 1.40 to 1.50 liters (1.48 to 1.58 US qts., 1.23 to 1.32 Imp. qts.) w/ A.D.D. 1.60 to 1.70 liters (1.69 to 1.79 US qts., 1.41 to 1.49 Imp. qts.)
- Standard Rear Differential Oil Capacity:
Item Capacity for LSD
4WD and Pre-runner
for DANA Made3.30 to 3.40 liters (3.49 to 3.59 US qts., 2.91 to 2.99 Imp. qts.)
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Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
Install a new gasket and the differential filler plug.
- Torque:
- for front differential:
- 39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}
- for rear differential:
- 49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}
3. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
- Torque:
- 28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}
4. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER |
- Torque:
- 28 N*m{286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}