Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000030S5004X
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 Sequoia)

REPLACEMENT

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level place.

(b) for Front Differential:

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

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

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

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

(c) for Rear Differential:

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

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

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

Torque: 65 N·m (660 kgf·cm, 48 ft·lbf)

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


(a) Add differential oil so 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:

  • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
  • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

Oil Type:

Item

Oil Type and Viscosity

Front differential

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

Rear differential

Front Differential Capacity:

Specified Condition

2.05 to 2.15 liters (2.2 to 2.3 US qts., 1.8 to 1.9 Imp. qts.)

Rear Differential Capacity:

Specified Condition

1.50 to 1.60 liters (1.6 to 1.7 US qts., 1.3 to 1.4 Imp. qts.)

(b) for Rear 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)

(c) for 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)