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Old 11-20-13, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gxman1
I bought 7 bottles of Mobil Synthetic gear lube with LS (limited slip) LS 75W 90 bit messy job, so there was some spill.

I USED THE SAME OIL ON FRONT DIFF, REAR DIFF, AND TRANSFER CASE. 2004 GX. (RC OR mann777, AM I OK DOING THIS?)

Check out MANN777 link, he covers front and back diff. The transfer case is not included in the link but very easy to do.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...-tutorial.html
Yupp absolutely. You will see the difference when you complete and take for a test ride. The trucks drive smooth.
Old 11-21-13, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mann777
Yupp absolutely. You will see the difference when you complete and take for a test ride. The trucks drive smooth.
Thank you Mann777, glad to see you are posting, can you please look into this posting, any insight on the button, they sell the 4 other buttons except TEMP.

I looked on ebay for $200, I think its just too much to spend to swap the plastic button. I hope someone has defective unit and just can swap the button,

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...ooks-ugly.html

Thanks.

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Old 11-25-13, 07:29 PM
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Took me a few hours and it is messy. Get a good pump! I used m1 75-90ls and it was fine. Good luck!
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You dont need to replace the switch if the wordings on the plastic button are faded. All you need is Carbo stencil ink. To apply clean the surface of the letters which are inscribed and completed remove the letter. Cover the switches around with Tape, and spray on the letter inscribed on the switches. And clean with a Micro fibre cloth only only once, The ink fills into the letters and wait for 15 minutes.
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Another way take a stencil cut of the image and get the printing guys give you the Screen print ink seal which just on a gloosy paper, Get to your truck, get the area cleaned well and all the old stains and letters, and stick this glossy paper on the switch on the exact locationa and give a hard press for 10 minutes and then wait for another 15 minutes to dry. It is as good as new.
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https://www.sprayon.com/products/carton_stencil_ink
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You amaze me with your knowledge, participation and ideas.
I saw the link posted and read what you wrote, I will give it a shot once I fully understand your post. If not, I saw a person selling now the complete ac panel control unit for $125. Still too much, since I only need a button, and its sad other 5 buttons are being sold by the lexus dealer for $5. Its a shame the only button they are not selling which I ruined it by cleaning from harsh chemical. I was even considering buying it swapping it out and selling back on ebay with a faded button disclosed by photo on the listing. However, I guess no one will buy it since it is not a common failure on GX.




Originally Posted by mann777
You dont need to replace the switch if the wordings on the plastic button are faded. All you need is Carbo stencil ink. To apply clean the surface of the letters which are inscribed and completed remove the letter. Cover the switches around with Tape, and spray on the letter inscribed on the switches. And clean with a Micro fibre cloth only only once, The ink fills into the letters and wait for 15 minutes.
Or
Another way take a stencil cut of the image and get the printing guys give you the Screen print ink seal which just on a gloosy paper, Get to your truck, get the area cleaned well and all the old stains and letters, and stick this glossy paper on the switch on the exact locationa and give a hard press for 10 minutes and then wait for another 15 minutes to dry. It is as good as new.
cheers
https://www.sprayon.com/products/carton_stencil_ink
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Can some one please share the plug / gasket part numbers for transfer case?.

Happy new year to everyone!.
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Originally Posted by satiger
Can some one please share the plug / gasket part numbers for transfer case?.
Here's the part numbers for the front diff / transfer case / rear diff:

FRONT DIFF
-Fill Bolt: 90431-18032 Torque to 29ftlb.
-Fill Crush Washer: 12157-10010
-Drain Bolt: 90341-24014 Torque to 48ftlb.
-Drain Crush Washer: 90430-24003

TRANSFER CASE
-Fill Bolt: 90341-14012 Torque to 14ftlb.
-Fill Crush Washer: N/A
-Drain Bolt: 90341-18006 Torque to 27ftlb.
-Drain Crush Washer: 90430-18008

REAR DIFF
-Fill Bolt: 90341-18006 Torque to 36ftlb.
-Fill Crush Washer: 12157-10010
-Drain Bolt: 90341-18057 Torque to 36ftlb.
-Drain Crush Washer: 12157-10010



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Happy new year to everyone!.
Yes.

I can't believe it's 2014. Where has the time gone!?
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Thanks RCsGX, appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by satiger
Thanks RCsGX, appreciate it.
Not a problem.

I recently changed all of the fluids in my GX too and saved the parts numbers and torque specs.
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