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Diff and transfer case fluid change

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by mech_engineer09, May 14, 2021.

  1. May 14, 2021 at 10:35 AM
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    mech_engineer09

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    Hey everyone,

    just went to the dealership to pick up the hardware to change the front and rear diff and transfer case fluid. Parts dude told me I only need what’s shown in pictures. Can do the front and rear diffs with that and transfer case doesn’t use any washers. Is this true or do I need to get something for the transfer case. Just don’t wanna get down there and drain transfer case fluid only to find out I need a new crush washer or something. Thanks. Don’t want any. Just reuse the washers comments. Not doing that. They’re cheap. I’m not worried about saving a couple dollars doing this. Thanks

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  2. May 14, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    Can't help much but I'm related to one of the higher level technicians there. That's a good dealership.

    I would've thought the transfer case would use a washer but I can confirm that.
     
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  3. May 14, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    Doesn't look like it needs gaskets with this style plug.

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/3rd-gen-2014-diy-transfer-case-oil-change.53452/


    The kits I had bought in the past were for "toyota" not Tundra specific. I wonder if I just didn't use the transfer case part number.

     
  4. May 14, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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    The transfer case was tapered pipe plugs on the 14 and up. Just a little Teflon paste or even Teflon tape should be sufficient. Doesn’t need to be stupid tight either.
     
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  5. May 14, 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    Those crush washers do nothing to create a seel. They are just to help prevent over torquing of the bolts, once its crushed it doesn't provide anything more than just a typical flat washer. Even the washer in the engine oil drain is just a blue flat washer, replacing it doesn't provide any added benefit as long as you are torquing the bolt correctly.
     
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