Where is limited-slip differential oil located?

kxu · May 8, 2009

Hey Guys,

I have an 05 SR5 4x4 v6 that is due for a 30k service. I mainly use it for towing. So I changed all front, rear diff and xfer case fluids myself. I'm looking at the maintenance service schedule, it says:

"Replace limited-slip differential oil, if equipped" or
"Replace rear differential oil, including limited-slip" when "Driving While Towing".

My question is where is limited-slip differential oil located?

Thanks guys and this forum is great!!!

CJ3Flyr · May 9, 2009

In the rear differential... BUT you do not have a 'limited slip differential' in the traditional, clutch pack sense so you don't need the additive. US spec T4R's have ATRAC and an open differential.

These threads may help you too: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showt...10117&perpage=40&highlight=fluid&pagenumber=1

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48527
:cheers:

kxu · May 9, 2009

CJ3Flyr said:
In the rear differential... BUT you do not have a 'limited slip differential' in the traditional, clutch pack sense so you don't need the additive. US spec T4R's have ATRAC and an open differential.

These threads may help you too: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showt...10117&perpage=40&highlight=fluid&pagenumber=1

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48527
:cheers:

Thanks CJ3Flyr!
I was confused by the schedule.

CJ3Flyr · May 10, 2009

kxu said:
Thanks CJ3Flyr!
I was confused by the schedule.

It is confusing on some things. Add to that the fact the schedule is a 'world' schedule covering many spec/configurations; our sales literature tells us we have limited-slip (referring to ATRAC or Auto-LSD) and it's very confusing.

Glad it makes sense now.
:cheers:

tobenisstinky · Sep 12, 2016

I found this TSB

kxu said:
Hey Guys,

I have an 05 SR5 4x4 v6 that is due for a 30k service. I mainly use it for towing. So I changed all front, rear diff and xfer case fluids myself. I'm looking at the maintenance service schedule, it says:

"Replace limited-slip differential oil, if equipped" or
"Replace rear differential oil, including limited-slip" when "Driving While Towing".

My question is where is limited-slip differential oil located?

Thanks guys and this forum is great!!!

According to the attached TSB your diff should be labeled; to be honest I haven't looked at mine to see if it has any label.

Where is limited-slip differential oil located?

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