Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Differential Oil

Replacement

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the differential inspection plug and gasket.

(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

NOTICE:

As the differential oil may be hot after driving, make sure that the differential is sufficiently cool before starting work.

(c) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential drain plug.

Torque:

39 N·m {398 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf}

2. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Add differential oil.

Oil Type:

Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Standard Differential Oil Capacity:

0.45 to 0.55 liters (0.48 to 0.58 US qts., 0.40 to 0.48 Imp. qts.)

NOTICE:

  • Add the differential oil in small quantities every few minutes.
  • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

(b) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 and 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential inspection plug opening.

*a

0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

(c) Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.

(d) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the differential inspection plug.

Torque:

39 N·m {398 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

3. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

    Replacement
    REPLACEMENT CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during ...

    Differential System
    ...

    Other materials:

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual > Air Conditioning Unit: Components
    COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY - - N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque - - ILLUSTRATION *1 INLET HEATER WATER HOSE *2 NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY *3 OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE *4 O-RING N*m (kgf* ...

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual > Navigation System: Poor Sound Quality in All Modes (Low Volume)
    PROCEDURE 1. CHECK AUDIO SETTINGS (a) Set treble, middle and bass to the initial values and check that the sound is normal. OK: The sound returns to normal. HINT: Sound quality adjustment measures vary according to the type of amplifier. OK END NG 2. COMPARE ...

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Owners Manual

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Repair Manual

    © 2025 Copyright www.lexusrx.net
    0.013