Auto tranny fluid

[schaff70]

I know.. another thread on a transmission fluid change, but I've been searching for 30 min & haven't found my answer.
I need to start changing the fluid on my 90 V6 Camry (not an all-trac). I've been reading about how the diff fluid is separate from the trans. fluid & will need about 1/2 quart.
I can't find the fill hole for the diff (if it applies) & don't want to start draining any fluid until I know I won't be in over my head.

If anybody has a link to the thread about changing the fluid every weekend (2 qts at a time) I would appreciate it because I can't find it this morning.
Thanks.
-Todd

[new echo owner]

Don't believe there is a separate filler hole for the V6 trans, here is a link you can look into about that, page 200 or so: http://www.camrystuff.com/manuals/Ge..._Transaxle.pdf.

N.E.O.

[schaff70]

I'm figuring that the only cars that came with the differential are the AWC All-Trac?
It would make sense, but all the posts I read this morning weren't clear on the model car.

[Jimnist]

Stand by your views mate, you are correct. On the auto, gearbox and diff have separate. Ohh wait, i just realised you have a v6. So the folowing info may or may not apply. But certainly applies to the i4's.



The level plug is also the filler plug. You'll need an oil gun to fill it up. The fill/level plug is on the crossmember side in that pic, but further up. Looking at the rear of the 'box, you'll see a few bolts around the edge of the box, then a bigger but near the centre-ish. That's the level plug.

[toyomoho]

Based on year and trans type some V6 trans had diff fill points others did not, they did have diff drain plugs.

Look around the diff housing, back and front. If no fill point there typically is still a flat area cast into the housing where the hole would have gone.

[new echo owner]

Originally Posted by schaff70

I'm figuring that the only cars that came with the differential are the AWC All-Trac?
It would make sense, but all the posts I read this morning weren't clear on the model car.

All transmission have differential but the All-Trac also have the transfer case!

N.E.O.

[hfca]

seems so according to that manual???

[Jimnist]

Originally Posted by hfca

seems so according to that manual???

Yep.

Although i just read that his car was a v6, so it might or might not. I'm pretty sure it would though XD

[Justin727]

Tools needed. 10mm socket, 3/4 wrench, 10mm allen socket, 10mm allen wrench, Quart hand pump with hoses to fill up differental part # W1139 made by performance tool @ O'reillys, and of course a funnel. About 6 cans of brake cleaner and 6-10 quarts of Dexron mercon type II/III trans fluid.

This is a write up I did since I did it on my 91 Camry LE V6 automatic

1:Pick up a trans pan gasket @ toyota. Champion toyota online has the best prices they are located in houston tx. I personally picked one up at my previous employer (toyota) part # 35168-33020 @ $10.42.

2: You can either take out the existing trans filter and clean it w/ brake clean since it is stainless steel mesh or pick up a new one for the added piece of mind as well. I picked up a new one. Part # 35330-32031 it costed me $26.95. I ended up getting both gasket and filter from yota for 39.99 with tax.

3: Remove the plastic under cover if you still have one there 10mm bolts hold it in place. You will need a 10mm allen socket for the trans drain plug. Commence drianing the fluid. Once it's drained remove the 10mm bolts holding up the pan. The pan should fall after this.

4: You will see the filter. 3 10mm bolts will be holding that up along with a wire that comes across and is also held up by the filter. Unplug/Remove the wire gently and set it aside.

5: BE PREPARED. More fluid will drop out once the filter has been loosened. Of course remove it and either spray it with brake clean or replace it. Be sure to get it real nice and clean before you reinstall it.
Once you're done with that reinstall it the opposite way you took it apart.

6: Don't bother with the pan and gasket just yet. Atleast I didn't. If you look at the back of the transmission on the driver side near the cross member you will see another 10mm allen socket drain plug. DON'T loosen it right now. That is your differential and that allen is the drain plug!

7: Look about half way up you'll see A 17MM bolt... That is your fill hole plug. Open it first and then remove the plug.

8: Now remove your other 10mm allen head drain plug. You will actually need the Allen wrench itself not the socket and wrench because it will not fit it's way in there. After removal let it drain please.

9: Once it's drained put the drain plug back in. Pick yourself up a hand pump that will work in either gallon or quart bottles. It screws to the top of them and allows you till fill up hard to reach places with it. Fill it up with Dexron Mercon type II/III until a little starts to come out of the hole. Once this happens reinstall the 17mm fill plug. Congratulations you changed the differential fluid.

10: Reinstall the pan and the new gasket. Do not over torque anything. Add about 3 quarts of dexron mercon typer II/III. Check your dipstick. Turn the vehicle on allow it to warm up for about 2-5 minutes check the dipstick agian. Add if neccesary. Drive it down the street and back and check it agian. Add if neccesary. Congratultions you just did a trans pan service to your Camry.