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Rear differential leak

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by El Tano, Sep 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM.

  1. Sep 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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    Hi Guys, I found some oil drops on the floor last week and when I went under the truck I found that the differential is leaking. I just want to confirm that this doesn't have a gasket .
    Also that wheels, drums and shoes have to be removed to be able to partially remove the axles to be able to pull out the front... any tutorial ? this is a 2010, pre runner, sport no locker.


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    El Tano, Sep 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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  2. Sep 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    It uses a thin paper style gasket.
    I'd skim coat the mating surfaces with RTV when putting it back together.

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    TnShooter, Sep 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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  3. Sep 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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    I'd let it weep until there was a serious reason to disturb things.

    Clean it up, monitor the leak, check level at oil change or tire rotation time.
     
    Clearwater Bill, Sep 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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  4. Sep 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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    Just bring it by our shop we can reseal the housing. It’s around 2 hours of labor.

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    Thank you so much for the schematic
     
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    can't do that, I park in lots of driveways.
     
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    Thank you for the offer, I just have to have time. I also have to fix something on the front suspension < I took the truck to a very reputable shop here in Monrovia, CA to replace lower arms, new shocks, links, steering wheel rack and pinion and I have a clunk on the driver side that I think is must be the shock mount. That is the only thing that wasn't changed because apparently it was good.
     
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    Uhhhh...

    Did you try re-torquing all the nuts on the diff housing?

    I had that same problem and I found one or two nuts almost finger-loose.

    Don't overtorque, of course, but be sure they're all adequately tight.
     
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    I did not, I'll try. I believe torque is 18 Pounds.
     
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  10. Sep 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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    We can diagnose and advise for you
     
    Jason TRD OR, Sep 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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