Changed transfer case fluid and front & rear diff fluid

Everything went great except I could not in my right mind torque the transfer case bolts to 18ft lbs. Just seemed wrong. I checked with torque wrench on the previously torque before I started and it was way less than that. After putting on thread paste I couldn't go past 10 lbs, which was def more than it was from new

 

When I did mine I had the same problem. I just did mine by feel and checked it a couple times for leaks and all good, 18ft/lbs was just too tight and I didn’t want to strip it.

 

Yup same, I went by feel also. Mine was super loose taking out

 

I would say it was about 8lbs tops from factory

 

Yes, they weren’t tight at all especially the fill plug, that I can remember , when i did it

 

I hate those types of plugs. I put my torque wrench at 18 before I did anything and tried to see if drain plug was that or more to start. Turned more than I was comfortable with and still wasn't at 18 yet

 

How much fluid did you get out? I measured and had atleast 1.5 quarts. More than I thought being supposed to be 1.2

 

I didn’t think about doing that, I just drained mine, poked a hole in the OEM 75W can and started pumping, I know i still have a leftover from the other can. I transferred it to a quart bottle so i can just buy one quart for next time.

 

Cool. I used the ravenol fluid. Only other company that I could find that has straight 75w and list as an equivalent to toyota's requirement

 

If you don’t mind, before your next change if you can give me an update on how the Ravenol on the transfer case. I might just use that for my next change.
Thanks

 

Sure. this is what I used

Toyota Tundra Transfer Case Differential Fluid Change Kit - 2013-21 (blauparts.com)

 

ravenol bottle is awesome

 

This would definitely save me some money, but I try to use oem as much as I can.
But if you dont have any issues, would definitely use this.

 

I hear you. I was a little hesitant but the fact they list the exact toyota spec part# and toyota manual says or equivalent made me ok with it

 

Whats kind of funny my dealer doesn't even use the toyota 75w the manual specs they use 75w90. Don't quote me but I heard valvoline

 

That’s good to know, next time i go to the dealer I'm going to ask also.
But definitely If you don't have any issues engaging the 4wh , then im going to use the Ravenol

 

Do you need to replace crush washers when doing this? When I did this on my 16 4Runner I had to change out all the crush washers.

 

On my truck, I didn’t have any washers. I did buy it to have it on hand, but did not use it.

 

Yeah I guess 2014 plus no crush washers. Not sure what they are called but the bolt I guess is like a pyramid and just keeps getting tighter as you turn it in but don't really bottom out. Not a fan of them

 

I feel the same sentiment, that I’m not a fan of that also