AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)

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Last Modified: 11-27-2007		1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain	Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008	Model: LX570	Doc ID: RM00000318T004X
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 LX570)

REPLACEMENT

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.

(b) Front Differential:

(1) Remove the engine under cover .

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

(3) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

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

Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)

(1) Remove the filler plug and gasket.

(2) Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

(3) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Add differential oil so 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:

Differential oil type and viscosity:

Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Differential Oil Capacity:

Item	Specified Condition
Front Differential	1.85 to 1.95 liters (1.96 to 2.06 US qts., 1.63 to 1.71 Imp. qts.)
Rear Differential	4.15 to 4.25 liters (4.39 to 4.49 US qts., 3.66 to 3.74 Imp. qts.)

(b) Front Differential:

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

Torque: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)

(2) Install the engine under cover .

(1) Install a new gasket and the filler plug.

Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)