Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Differential

Differential oil

In this manual: Differential
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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On-vehicle inspection
  1. Check differential oil
Toyota RAV4. Differential oil

  1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
    Toyota RAV4. Differential oil

  1. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
Notice:
  • After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
  • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
Hint:

If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

Recommended viscosity: sae 90 Standard oil grade: hypoid gear oil sx api gl-5 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)

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