acottone19

I have a 2008 IS250 AWD it seams to be slowly leaking around the back of the rear differential, I am planning on dropping it to re do the seal to stop the leak and then do a fluid change. Is the dif seal a gasket or is it just a bead of silicone? If it is bead of silicone what brand/type should I be using? If it’s a gasket where can I get one? Also any tips on dropping the dif would be appreciated

Yodog

it’s a gasket I think. Figs engineering I think sells one. Shopfigs dot com I believe. You could reach out to them I’m sure they will give you tips or instructions on how to drop the differential.

2013FSport

iTrader: (2)

Its Toyota FIPG. You want the 1281 material. It's orange instead of grey but the same stuff.
You sure its not an axle seal or the vent?

Tips:
1) Make a little cradle for your jack.
2) Buy a Harbour Frieght puller and some 1/2" Allthread, nuts and washers. Toss the assembly on the axle and use two prybars to pop the a le free.
3) This may only be 350 diff, but there are left and right oil seals or a third option is a non-directional seal which I would not advise if the others are available.
There is a link in my signature head to July 2023 for installation and removal. Oh and you might need something special for a seal driver if that is needed.

See my build thread for more details on diff pulling and assembly.