Product Description
Reconditioned Toyota HiLux KZN165 Front Differential Assembly
Is the front differential in your KZN165 Toyota HiLux whining, leaking oil, or suffering from excessive gear backlash and slop? Replacing your worn front unit with a professionally reconditioned differential assembly restores quiet operation, strength, and dependable 4WD performance. Every unit is completely dismantled, hot-washed, inspected, and remanufactured by the 4WD transmission and driveline specialists at Recofactory.
Vehicle Specifications
| Vehicle Compatibility | Toyota HiLux KZN165 Series (1KZ-TE 3.0L Turbo Diesel 4WD Models) |
| Differential Position | Front Differential Assembly |
| IFS / Axle Setup | Independent Front Suspension (IFS) |
| Assembly Type | Differential Assembly Only |
| Price | $1650 (excluding exchange deposit) |
| Condition | Professionally Reconditioned |
| Warranty | 12 Months / 20,000km |
| Exchange Deposit | $750 Refundable Core Charge |
Professionally Reconditioned with Premium Components
Every HiLux KZN165 front differential assembly undergoes a comprehensive overhaul in our workshop. The housing and carrier assembly are stripped down, hot-washed, and checked for case fatigue, shaft wear, or gear pitting. Rebuilt using high-grade Japanese bearings and seals, genuine components where required, and quality replacement gearsets, each unit undergoes strict setup procedures. Crown wheel tooth contact patterns, backlash, and bearing preloads are set to exact OEM specifications to guarantee durability for heavy work, touring, and off-road driving.
Common KZN165 Front Differential Failures
Front IFS differential units on hard-driven KZN165 HiLux models frequently suffer from collapsed pinion bearings, oil seal leaks, worn side bearings, and damaged ring-and-pinion teeth caused by hard off-road use or heavy towing. Fitting a factory-spec reconditioned unit provides a far more reliable, long-term solution than chancing an untested second-hand unit with unknown wear.
Why Choose Recofactory?
- Toyota Drivetrain Specialists: Decades of specialized experience rebuilding tough Toyota 4WD differentials, gearboxes, and transfer cases.
- Premium Build Quality: Exclusively rebuilt using premium Japanese bearings and seals.
- Precision Setup: Backlash, bearing preloads, and tooth contact patterns are set to exact OEM tolerances.
- Australia-Wide Freight: Direct, reliable freight delivery leaving our Gympie workshop daily.
- 12 Month / 20,000km Warranty: Peace of mind with warranty coverage on every rebuilt unit.
Exchange Unit & Warranty Information
This product is supplied as a standalone Differential Assembly Only on a mandatory exchange basis. A refundable $750 exchange deposit applies upon purchase—refunded once your matching exchange core is received and assessed by our workshop team.
Every differential is backed by our 12 Month / 20,000km warranty. To review terms regarding core deposit refunds, return guidelines, and warranty coverage, please review our warranty and exchange info page.
Australia-Wide Freight & Technical Support
Need help confirming whether this front differential assembly matches your KZN165 HiLux gear ratio (such as 4.1 or 4.3)? Recofactory freights reconditioned differentials across Australia daily. Contact our experienced spare parts team today on (07) 5480 6022Â or send an online inquiry for expert fitment advice and a fast freight quote.
