Dumb question of the day... how do you get the gear oil into the differentials?

[bloc]

Thanks for the advice @bloc. I just ordered one of the replacement plugs and will go easy on it removing the old one. I need to look up the torque specs for the front and rear (I can't recall it offhand), but I will check before reinstalling them and will torque to the spec.

I have them handy..
Rear diff drain/fill: 36ft-lb
Front diff drain/fill: 29ft-lb (despite the plugs being two very different sizes)
Transfer case drain/fill: 27ft-lb

If you weren't already aware, even though they will fit the rear axle and transfer plug gaskets are different. Formed steel oring for the rear axle, aluminum crush washer for the transfer case and front diff fill. The front drain will be obvious.

These makes it easy

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That is awesome..

 

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I have them handy..
Rear diff drain/fill: 36ft-lb
Front diff drain/fill: 29ft-lb (despite the plugs being two very different sizes)
Transfer case drain/fill: 27ft-lb

If you weren't already aware, even though they will fit the rear axle and transfer plug gaskets are different. Formed steel oring for the rear axle, aluminum crush washer for the transfer case and front diff fill. The front drain will be obvious.



That is awesome..

I ordered the correct replacement gasket parts. They should be here soon.

 

[rlynch356]

Has anyone tried this tool: Toyota Hilux Prado FJ Cruiser Diff Drain Plug Removal Tool - https://www.kaon.com.au/diff-drain-plug-removal-tool-to-suit-toyota-hilux. I emailed with them, and they said it fits the Land Crusier.

yes I installed one, its a direct fit for a 200 series front diff. the magnet is bigger as well..

To fill it you can just by a pump at your local autocrats store.. or something fancy like did (since I got tired of using the cheap pumps) Amazon product ASIN B0119DI58A

 

[KLF]

I have one of these:

Amazon product ASIN B000MCXOPO
Sooo handy, so much easier.

 

[TLC2013]

I have one of these:

Amazon product ASIN B000MCXOPO
Sooo handy, so much easier.

This looks like a much easier approach. Thanks for sharing. Is this system able to pump/scavenge all or nearly all the oil at the bottom ? Curious to know if you are left with say like half a quart of fluid that can’t be pumped.

 

[KLF]

This looks like a much easier approach. Thanks for sharing. Is this system able to pump/scavenge all or nearly all the oil at the bottom ? Curious to know if you are left with say like half a quart of fluid that can’t be pumped.

You can get it down to about ~1/2" or so, but for sure a lot less if you tip the bucket and move the intake into the puddle at the edge. I just buy quarts and dump them into the bucket as needed, leave the bucket in the corner of the garage.

I have found that if you leave the handle in the UP position, then you can drain the hose back into the bucket. I have a nail in the wall above the bucket that I put the hook-shaped end on, it keeps the hose vertical so every drop drains back into the bucket.

 

[bloc]

You can get it down to about ~1/2" or so, but for sure a lot less if you tip the bucket and move the intake into the puddle at the edge. I just buy quarts and dump them into the bucket as needed, leave the bucket in the corner of the garage.

I have found that if you leave the handle in the UP position, then you can drain the hose back into the bucket. I have a nail in the wall above the bucket that I put the hook-shaped end on, it keeps the hose vertical so every drop drains back into the bucket.

My cleanliness/oil drop ocd has a new friend.

 

[kcjaz]

Last time I checked this part is not available via toyota: 90341-24016
It technically fits a Lexus IS, but bolts in place of our front drain plug perfectly. Replaces the 10mm internal hex plug with a 14mm external.

Like I said be careful not to strip the head on yours. Make sure the hole is clean, and your hex bit good quality. If it feels like it is deforming stop and regroup. I've had good luck with hitting the plug on the edge solidly with a small sledge hammer. The stock copper gasket seems to stick over time, even when not overtigtened, and the solid hit deforms the very edge of the stock plug and crushes the gasket a tiny bit.

Be sure not to overtorque the new plug.. it is a pretty low number for such a large thread diameter. At least one person here had the head snap off the 14mm external part, likely because their mechanic put some muscle into tightening it.

If you search here by that part number you should see a fair bit of info on the topic.

Confused here. I thought 90341-24016 is the IS plug for the transfer case. This works in the front diff too?

 

[bloc]

Confused here. I thought 90341-24016 is the IS plug for the transfer case. This works in the front diff too?

No, it’s for the front diff drain. Diffs ended up getting pulled into the transfer case fluid thread and that is how it came up.

 

[kcjaz]

No, it’s for the front diff drain. Diffs ended up getting pulled into the transfer case fluid thread and that is how it came up.

Thanks. I hate not having my 200 where I live during the week. I can’t just go look at it. Is there a replacement for the rear diff plug too?

 

[bloc]

Thanks. I hate not having my 200 where I live during the week. I can’t just go look at it. Is there a replacement for the rear diff plug too?

There are 10mm hex plugs for the rear diff but unless you are regularly in rocks grinding the edges off the stock one it is probably not worth bothering.

 

[NoClue]

Ravenol fluids have a built-in tube. Good stuff.