How to Replace Front Differential Oil 07-14 Toyota FJ Cruiser

In the video, 1A Auto shows how to change the front differential gear oil. The video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Toyota FJ Cruiser.
🔧 List of tools used:
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/oJr/1AXAA00015
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oTu/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oJr/1AXAA00015
• Gear Oil
• Rust Penetrant
• 10mm Hex Socket
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/od2/1AXAA00320
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'07-'09
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
3.1 qt. (2.9 L, 2.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
3.2 qt. (3.0 L, 2.6 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
Front
(4WD models)
Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
SAE75W−85
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Above 0 F (−18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (−18 C): SAE80W or 80W−90
Rear
Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
Above 0 F (−18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (−18 C): SAE80W or 80W−90

[@emmanuelmaceda2475]

is it the same for a manual transmission FJ? thanks and great vid!

[@Baticuerva]

that is one rusty FJ Cruiser....

[@MS-ij1tq]

These plugs are notorious for rounding/stripping. Wish mine cracked loose that easy!

[@impactproformance]

Easy, thanks!

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[@stevenbeebe35]

What is the hex bit you use to remove the fill and drain plugs? Thank You.

[@1AAuto]

+Steven Beebe That is a 10mm hex socket!

[@danahanlon5909]

I'm a little confused toyota specs call for 75-90 in front differential

[@whodatcanuck3519]

yup, that's what I read and used as well.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Why the hell wouldnt someone respray all those bash blates and clean up under there? I ve got a couple of Fjs from new and i i rented a day or two on a hoist and coated everything underneath both of them. Look after her and shel last a lifetime.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Also why do you guys call buckets and bins receptacles???

[@jjack6896]

You used the wrong oil weight. The Toyota manual recommended 75w-90 for the part time 4x4 FJ. The 80w-90 is for the full time.

[@mr.h.7586]

Double check your rigs specs. But torque is 29 Ft Lbs on the fill plug.
AND the drain plug is 48 ft lbs.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Yep or just feel it. Its seriously not that hard to learn how much torque roughly you need.

[@buc_mac]

Must be a East coast FJ 😬