alain173

Spent several hours yesterday trying to access front diff fill bolt. Had to remove skid plates and a crossmember, but the fill bolt is wedged up between steering rack and shaft, and my 10mm allen just couldn't access it. Anyone with experience can share some advice? Maybe remove front drivers tire and go from there? looks like i might need some special angled allen wrench or something??? Car is 09 LS460 AWD, thanks

roadfrog

I answered in your other post.

superdenso

If this doesn't help you maybe you can post a pic:

Are you going for the part numbered 41181D?
http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...ey_model=15671

alain173

Thanks for the replies. Maybe i need to rephrase my question. I know where the fill plug is, and i know its a 10mm allen, the problem is how to access it? its virtually impossible to get at it as is without dropping steering rack or some special tool? I was hoping someone has done this before and can shed some light. I called the dealer yesterday and they said it was a difficult job because their techs need to drop subframe to get to fill plug? Not sure if thats the case but I'm certain there is an easier path.

caha14

Personally, I would sign up on techinfo.toyota.com to see what the "official" procedure is. Sometimes there is still an "easier" way (example: low beam bulb replacement can be done more easily than what the service manual says), but it should help regardless. A 2-day subscription used to be $15, and you can search for any procedure of interest, so it's worth it, IMHO; I've subscribed many times over the years.