How long does it take to replace a differential gasket?
3 to 5 hours
Part 2 of 3: Preparing the vehicle for replacing the differential gasket. According to most service manuals, the job of replacing the differential gasket should take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours to complete. Most of this time will be spent removing and preparing the differential housing for installing the new gasket.
What happens when the differential gasket wears out?
Rear end oil and grease is essential in properly lubricating the ring and pinion gears that supply power to drive axles. When this gasket fails, the lubricants will leak from the rear end housing and can cause these expensive components to wear out or break entirely. It’s very rare that the differential gasket wears out or breaks.
What kind of differential does a Toyota truck have?
It is a 4-pinion design, whereas the regular 8″ is a 2-pinion design. Many V6’s had 2-pinion cases too. The 7.5″ differential is used in the front of IFS trucks (’86 and later). It is also used as the rear differential on some 2WD trucks. The 8-inch Toyota axles are strong and utilize a third-member setup, much like the 9-inch Ford.
Where does oil leak from rear end differential?
Puddles or small drips of rear end lubricants on the ground: If the gasket leak is significant, oil will leak from the differential and can drip onto the ground. In most cases, the differential in the rear end will drip rear end oil in the center of the vehicle; where the housing is typically located.
What kind of differential does a Toyota 4Runner have?
For example, my Japanese truck’s code is G282. This means I have an 8-inch (rear) axle, 4.30 gears (which is common with automatic transmissions), and a 2-pinion design (common in 4 cylinders). The highlighted cells in the first table are the values you are most likely to find in Toyota 4Runners and Pickup Trucks.