I see you've not mentioned gearbox - already done, or easy enough to suss out yourself? The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Normal metric is either M10x1. Thanks again for your write up. You can see the bolt. Very happy now , and Thanks to you. Use only the proper 75 grade oil and sit down before paying for it. It will be located on the right side of the engine, the passenger side.
Honestly, if you are mechanically inclined you can grab yourself a gasket and your specified differential fluid at your local autoparts store. Because of the internal clutch this will come out filthy; Now round to the drivers side and take out the level plug blue circle. Here are photos of the damage. I used Amsoil 75W-90 in all three. Hint: If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil. Just to explain a bit more - The grade numbers refer to the viscocity of the - higher the number the more viscous thicker the - a 90 , for example, is thicker than a 75.
However the oil leak is coming from the pinion seal which is the same shaft as the bearings affected by the recall. An 80W90 for example additives so that it behaves like an 80 when cold and a 90 when hot. Provides high temperature film strength, which means the lubricant maintains film thickness in high power output and high engine speed conditions, keeping the metal parts from rubbing against each other and resulting in less wear. Components Removal Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative - battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Upon inspection was found to be tire which was uneven in wear. Recommended viscosity: sae 90 Standard oil grade: hypoid gear oil sx api gl-5 Standard differential oil capacity: 0. Getting the bracket in between transfer case and stud in the lower right hole still took a little bit of prying, but overall it went together quite smoothly.
Slowly pour in oil through the threaded end of the filter. Mechanic had never seen anything like this. Instead, take off the small access panel under the wing 2 clips and fill from under there. Most of the lower ones you can get with a combination wrench I used a cheater for extra length. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the rear differential coupler failed and needed replacement. Add a quarter quart at a time til the dipstick reads full.
I believe that this warranty enhancement should extend to the rear axle seals as well. Many, many, choice words that this point. As manufacturers reduce their gear range and introduce universal multigrades - it's getting harder to find grades such as 85w90 and straight 90w. Please excuse the cell phone pictures. I have attached a fellow Rav4 owners invoice that shows coupler replaced under the special policy adjustment that is also attached.
. Don't bother with the level plug, there is a filler plug high up blue arrow which is easier to get at; 0. I am going to make an attempt and locate the bracket and bolts that I need to be looking at when going through with the removal. It can happen pretty easily. Original bolt top — full thread stud cut from 10. Shortly thereafter, purchased part through Toyota dealership and had installed by regular repair shop due to safety concerns. Sst 09564-32011 Maximum lateral runout: 0.
The failing bearing causes a vibration often times not heard or felt but which causes an oil seal to fail. The access panels to the light assemblies are the small rear corner panels of the storage compartments on left at right. I suggest only attempting to remove with a box end wrench or socket. The noise is becoming more pronounced with time. Then I used Morris's 500ml bottles to keep adding 100 or 200ml increments off the top of a filled bottle if you know what I mean until I got the right amount in. After checking, wipe the water off the sensor.
Also, I heard it's not a bad idea to switch out the factory fill bc most of the break-in for the differentials is within the first 3500-5000 miles anyway. Because of the internal clutch this will come out filthy; Now round to the drivers side and take out the level plug blue circle. As oil manufacturers reduce their gear oil range and introduce universal multigrades - it's getting harder to find grades such as 85w90 and straight 90w. Notice: Set the brass bar on the ribbed part of the rear differential carrier cover. So when this developed is unknown. Dorman makes replacements that are readily available, and they also have 10.