changing Gearbox fluid in a 1995 toyota

[Durst]

So i have never change my changing Gearbox fluid in a 1995 toyota my self and was wondering if any one has done a wright up on doing it on a 95 runner.
i am thinking it cant be much diffrent then an oil change. in one side and out a drain plug in the bottom.

any basic help would ROCK!!

 

[toyminator]

You may need to check you FSM. It would depend on whether or not you have an automatic tranmsson or 5speed. I believe the Auto's in the 95 4Runners were th A340H model, which shares ATF with the Transmission. The 5 SPD model uses Standard 75-90wt gear oil.

 

[ms018kmf]

Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.).

 

[Durst]

ya i got a 5 speed

now i just have to find the fill and drain holes.

 

[WristPin]

Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.).

good point. once its off, screw it in a few threads, then take out the drain. then pull out the filler. it lets air through, and drains faster.

22mm on the rear of the transfer case, and the trans its on the drivers side. use 90W

 

[fortysixandtwo]

Yup, pull the filler on the top, pull the drain plug on the bottom, go have a beer, make a sandwich and come back, put the drain plug back in and fill it back up until it starts to seep out the fill plug. replug, torque em down and you are good to go. i prefer valvoline 80w90 for my tranny, tcase and axles.

 

[Durst]

Thaxs for the tips guys!!

 

[Jukelemon]

If there is ANY huge amount of resistance on that plug, heat it up so you don't risk ruining the bolt. I have experienced issues with drain plugs/filler plugs being seized when they have not been removed in a long time.

A six point socket is ideal as well.

The filler/drain plugs, like the oil plug, is pretty soft and will strip easily.

Just a forethought for you.

 

[missouriman]

Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.).

times 1000......
ALWAYS PULL THE FILLER PLUG BEFORE THE DRAIN.