I just changed the gear oil in the rear diff of my '09 GS350 AWD; straightforward procedure using the DIY on this website. I took a look at what i believe to be the front diff, and it looks pretty inaccesible. Honestly it looks like I'll have to undo the suspension to get access to the fill plug. Can anyone offer any advice on how to do this?

Thanks,
Bklynchris

 

any way you can get the car lifted to do the job? maybe you can access from below.... without pictures of where it is located, i doubt i can help any.... (i don't own an AWD system but I've worked on cars that have). Post pictures back of the "inaccessible" and i'll figure out a way to make it accessible NOTHING is impossible

 

I'll take pics asap. The way this workweek is looking, that won't be till saturday or sunday. I located what I think to be the front diff. does it sits to the left of the oil pan, and has the left driveshaft running into it? Can anyone confirm this?
I believe i've found the drain plug and fill plug, but the fill plug is completely blocked but suspension pieces, so i'm pretty sure you couldnt get a ratchet head over it.
Has anyone been able to replace the gear oil on this model, or seen it done?