Toyota Sienna Quiz
Differential

Differential oil

In this manual: Differential
Introduction — 55Service specifications — 7Maintenance — 7Engine — 264U151e automatic transaxle — 108Transfer — 19Propeller shaft — 8Drive shaft — 14Differential — 16Axle — 18Suspension — 37Tire and wheel — 54Brake control — 141Parking brake — 16Steering Column — 11Power steering — 18Air conditioning — 106Supplemental restraint system — 146Seat belt — 22Theft deterrent — 14Engine immobiliser — 17Cruise control — 65Lighting — 61Wiper and washer — 13Door lock — 42Meter — 28Audio / visual — 94Navigation — 108Park assist / monitoring — 33Horn — 5Garage door opener — 42GR-FE Engine control system — 126Supplemental restraint system — 147Other system — 14Windshield / windowglass — 43Mirror — 23Instrument panel — 6Seat belt — 22Seat — 92Engine hood / door — 104Exterior — 39Interior — 5Sliding roof — 9Multiplex communication — 18Can communication — 23
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Adjustment

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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.

d) Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

(e) Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

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

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