Rear Differential plugs
10-11-17, 10:09 AM
#1
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Rear Differential plugs
Just checking if anyone has the part no for the drain and fill plugs on the rear differential?
I remember that in the 2nd Gen RX the drain plug was under the differential (very easy to unbolt and flush..); is it correct that on the 3rd Gen it is on the driver SIDE of the rear differential? Is it still a magnetic one?
I remember that in the 2nd Gen RX the drain plug was under the differential (very easy to unbolt and flush..); is it correct that on the 3rd Gen it is on the driver SIDE of the rear differential? Is it still a magnetic one?
10-11-17, 10:27 AM
#2
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You want the plug or the crush-washer part number?
I use the online Lexus dealership .. such as Lexus of South Atlanta for part numbers. The part numbers have a close relationship to your production model so at times VIN is needed. The other issue is Lexus can change the part number (supersede) , so the safest place is your Lexus dealership parts store. If you dont like their price(s), you are not forced to purchase from them.
Salim
I use the online Lexus dealership .. such as Lexus of South Atlanta for part numbers. The part numbers have a close relationship to your production model so at times VIN is needed. The other issue is Lexus can change the part number (supersede) , so the safest place is your Lexus dealership parts store. If you dont like their price(s), you are not forced to purchase from them.
Salim
10-11-17, 12:20 PM
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I am trying to figure out the plugs themselves.
I checked LexusPartsNow and it shows P/N 90341-18051 but this plug magnet looks quite short, so I was wondering if 90341-18035 -which was the p/n for the 2nd GEN would work too or the magnet would be too long to fit.
Thanks!
I checked LexusPartsNow and it shows P/N 90341-18051 but this plug magnet looks quite short, so I was wondering if 90341-18035 -which was the p/n for the 2nd GEN would work too or the magnet would be too long to fit.
Thanks!
You want the plug or the crush-washer part number?
I use the online Lexus dealership .. such as Lexus of South Atlanta for part numbers. The part numbers have a close relationship to your production model so at times VIN is needed. The other issue is Lexus can change the part number (supersede) , so the safest place is your Lexus dealership parts store. If you dont like their price(s), you are not forced to purchase from them.
Salim
I use the online Lexus dealership .. such as Lexus of South Atlanta for part numbers. The part numbers have a close relationship to your production model so at times VIN is needed. The other issue is Lexus can change the part number (supersede) , so the safest place is your Lexus dealership parts store. If you dont like their price(s), you are not forced to purchase from them.
Salim
10-11-17, 05:20 PM
#4
Moderator
I am trying to figure out the plugs themselves.
I checked LexusPartsNow and it shows P/N 90341-18051 but this plug magnet looks quite short, so I was wondering if 90341-18035 -which was the p/n for the 2nd GEN would work too or the magnet would be too long to fit.
Thanks!
I checked LexusPartsNow and it shows P/N 90341-18051 but this plug magnet looks quite short, so I was wondering if 90341-18035 -which was the p/n for the 2nd GEN would work too or the magnet would be too long to fit.
Thanks!
Salim
10-11-17, 05:49 PM
#5
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I think if you can stick your finger or a screwdriver in the hole as far as the other plug may go and it does not hit anything, then it would fit, if it was the same size and thread. However, why would you ever need to replace them? Clean off the magnet and reuse it.
There are no washers on these plugs. I just changed the differential and transfer case fluids on mine.
There are no washers on these plugs. I just changed the differential and transfer case fluids on mine.
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