2000 Toyota Tundra Rear-end Fluid Check
You may be able to get away with just replacing the seals.
2000 toyota tundra rear-end fluid check. Step 1 all bolts 22 Nm or 16 ft. One within each brake drum assembly and one in each end of the axle housing. We followed up with Doug after 15000 miles on his 2000 Toyota Tundra 47 liter V8 Motor Oil Change.
Differential Gear Oil SAE 90 80w-90 or 75w-90 will do. The 2000 Toyota Tundra rear differential fluid capacity iS3 quarts. Start from center bolts and tighten in a clockwise rotation working out.
Prices may vary depending on your location. ShopDealer Price 21734 - 28025. And like steeze said the diff still turns passively in 2wd just not the ring and pinion so the oil will still break down over time.
When they fail you get gear oil splashed all over the inside of your brake drum. Replacing the front differential fluid on a 2010 Toyota Tundra. I just changed out the rear differential oil on my 2008 Toyota Tundra with 145000 miles and took pics along the way to show how easy it is.
This was a pretty simple process and knocked out two of them in under an hour with help from a fellow TSer BAD BONEZ BJtu. If you dont get any fluid on your finger then the level is too low. You will come into problems with this car part at some time or another.
If it looks milky burnt or blackish then its time to change it. This process creates a lot of heat and is very stressful on parts at times. You can check the front diff fluid level and condition of the oil by sticking your pinky finger into the fill hole.