Canada - Drivetrain - Differential Fluid Application

Bulletin
2929

Issue Date
October 23, 2007

Market
Canada

Title:
FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL SPECIFICATION CHANGE

Component
DRIVELINE & DIFFERENTIAL

Models
'03 - '08 4Runner & '07 - '08 FJ Cruiser

INTRODUCTION:
The differential gear oil used in FJ Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles has been changed to a 75W-85 GL5 synthetic gear oil beginning with the 2008 model year. This new synthetic gear oil is compatible with 2003 - 2007 model year 4Runner and 2007 model year FJ Cruiser differentials. Please refer to the Parts Information section below for information about this gear oil and use this gear oil (or equivalent) when filling front or rear differentials with oil.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 - 2008 model year 4Runner vehicles and 2007 - 2008 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles.







PARTS INFORMATION:







Refer to the diagram to identify if LSD or non-LSD gear oil is used on the vehicle. For applicable vehicles, there is a caution label above the filler plug, as shown.







WARRANTY INFORMATION: