Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Differential oil

On-vehicle inspection

1. Check differential oil

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

3. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

Notice:

• After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
• Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

Hint:

If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

Recommended viscosity: sae 90

Standard oil grade: hypoid gear oil sx api gl-5

Standard differential oil capacity: 0.45 To 0.55 Liters (0.48 To 0.58 Us qts., 0.40 To 0.48 Imp. Qts.)

4. Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.

   Torque: 39 n*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*Lbf)