Notices
RX - 3rd Gen (2010-2015) Discussion topics related to the 2010 - 2015 RX350 and RX450H models

Rear Differential plugs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:09 AM
  #1  
texasdan's Avatar
texasdan
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default 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?
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:27 AM
  #2  
salimshah's Avatar
salimshah
CL Community Team
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 16,564
Likes: 1,388
From: Austin, TX
Default

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
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2017 | 12:20 PM
  #3  
texasdan's Avatar
texasdan
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

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!


Originally Posted by salimshah
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
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2017 | 05:20 PM
  #4  
salimshah's Avatar
salimshah
CL Community Team
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 16,564
Likes: 1,388
From: Austin, TX
Default

Originally Posted by texasdan
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 understand the predicament. If you can't see how far the end goes in, it should not be used. Send out an inquiry with your Vin number. That will be the safest way to go.

Salim
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2017 | 05:49 PM
  #5  
Clutchless's Avatar
Clutchless
CL Community Team
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 7,192
Likes: 1,728
From: VA
Default

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.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ychachad
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
38
Jan 11, 2017 08:07 AM
lyonkster
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
10
Jun 5, 2009 11:29 PM
jcjr
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
9
Mar 23, 2007 10:06 AM
FwC
ES - 1st to 6th Gen (1990-2018)
10
Sep 30, 2006 12:40 PM
Benjamin T
Performance
12
Dec 24, 2005 02:54 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:32 AM.