Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Differential oil (4WD)
ADJUSTMENT
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Stop the vehicle on the level place.
(b) Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
(c) Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
NOTICE:
- Excessively large or small amount of oil may cause troubles.
- After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
HINT: If nesesary, fill the rear differential carrier assy with hypoid gear oil.
Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above -18C (0F) SAE 90
Below -18C (0F) SAE 80W or 80W-90
Capacity: 0.9 +- 0.05 liters (0.95 +- 0.05 US qts, 0.79 +-
0.04 lmp. qts)
(d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
(e) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
Differential (4WD)
COMPONENTS
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Rear differential carrier oil seal (4WD)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (2AZ-FE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE PAGE 15-2 )
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY (3MZ-FE ENGINE TYPE) (SEE PAGE 15-5 )
3. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSY (SEE ...
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(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the lead wire from the
magnetic switch.
(b) Remove the 2 screws holding the magnetic switch to the
starter drive housing.
(c) Remove the magnetic switch.
(d) Remove the return spring and plunger from the drive
housing.
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