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SA1V6−01
RA0377
SA−64
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE SHAFT
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Check for wear or damage.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of axle shaft. Maximum runout: 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the axle
shaft.
2. REPLACE OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308−00010
(b) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal into the hub.
SST 09517−36010
(c) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
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SA1V9−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUB
SA−67
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT (See page SA−63 )
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC (See page BR−34 )
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
5. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the 2 screws from the lock nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lock nut. SST 09509−25011
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB
(a) Pull out the axle hub, remove the lock nut plate and outer
bearing.
(b) Remove the axle hub.
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W00498
OK
−0.2 − 0.9 mm
SA−70
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUB
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(g) Check the distance between top surface of axle housing
and the lock nut.
Standard distance:
−0.2 − 0.9 mm (−0.0079 − 0.0354 in.)
If the distance is greater than the specification, reassemble the
lock nut plate.
(h) Check that the hub with disc rotates smoothly and hub has no axial play.
5. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT SCREW
Tighten the 2 lock nut screws. Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
6. CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Connect the ABS speed sensor install the bolt.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
7. INSTALL BRAKE CALIPER (See page BR−38 )
8. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT (See page SA−65 )
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL Torque:
Steel wheel: 147 N·m (1,500 kgf·cm, 109 ft·lbf)
Aluminum wheel: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
10. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−190 )
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SA1VE−01
Z15218
SST
R13239
Z06901
SST
Z06902
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
SA−73
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR−3 )
3. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the
nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and plate washer.
SST 09330−00021
(c) Using SST, remove the companion flange. SST 09950−30010 (09951 −03010, 09953−03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
4. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND OIL SLINGER
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308−10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
5. REMOVE FRONT BEARING
Using SST, remove the front bearing from the drive pinion. SST 09556−22010
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SA2395
SST
Z06903
SST
Z06904
SST
R13238
SST
SA1966
SST
SA−74
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
6. REMOVE BEARING OUTER RACE
Using SST, remove the bearing outer race.
SST 09308−00010
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the taper surface of the outer race.
7. REMOVE BEARING SPACER
8. INSTALL NEW BEARING SPACER
9. INSTALL BEARING OUTER RACE
Using SST, install the bearing outer race. SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00021)
10. INSTALL FRONT BEARING
11. INSTALL OIL SLINGER AND OIL SEAL
(a) Install the oil slinger.
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal, as shown. SST 09214−76011
Oil seal drive in depth: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
(c) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
12. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using SST, install the companion flange on the drive pin- ion.
SST 09950−30010 (09951 −03010, 09953−03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
(b) Place the plate washer on the companion flange.
(c) Apply light coat of gear oil on threads of a new companion
flange nut.
(d) Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut. SST 09330−00021
Torque: 245 N·m (2,500 kgf·cm, 181 ft·lbf)
13. ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD (See page SA−73 )
14. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
15. CONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−5 )
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SA24T−01
SA2310
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−79
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. w/ Differential lock:
SHIFT REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO LOCK
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Keep the center differential lock condition.
(c) Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR or FR/ RR position and lock the rear differential.
HINT:
Rotating the tires, check they are in the differential lock condi-
tion.
(d) Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFTS (See page SA−63 )
4. DISCONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−3 )
5. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 10 nuts, washers and differential carrier as- sembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the installation surface. Torque: 73 N·m (740 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the gasket.
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W00493
30 mm
(1.18 in.)
SA1VH−04
SA2446
SA−80
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. CHECK RUNOUT OF COMPANION FLANGE
Using a dial indicator, measure the vertical and lateral runout of
the companion flange. Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
2. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear runout. Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear.
3. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash. Backlash: 0.15 − 0.20 mm (0.0059 − 0.0079 in.)
HINT:
Perform the measurements at 3 or more positions around the
circumference of the ring gear.
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side
bearing preload or repair as necessary.
4. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting):
0.7 − 1.0 N·m (7 − 10 kgf·cm, 6.1 − 8.7 in.·lbf)
(b) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload. Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus
w/o Differential lock
0.4 − 0.6 N·m (4 − 6 kgf·cm, 3.5 − 5.2 in.·lbf)
w/ differential lock
0.3 − 0.7 N·m (3 − 7 kgf·cm, 2.6 − 6.1 in.·lbf)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
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SA2131
SA2134
SA2448
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−81
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
5. CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with
holding one pinion gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.02 − 0.20 mm (0.0008 − 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct
thrust washers (See page SA−87).
6. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION (See page SA−35 )
7. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE INDICATOR SWITCH
Remove the indicator switch and gasket.
8. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE COVER
(a) Remove the 3 bolts.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the cover to re- move it.
9. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE SLEEVE
(a) Remove the 4 bolts.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, tap the actuator.
(c) Remove the actuator and sleeve.
10. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE ACTUATOR AND SHIFT FORK AND SHAFT
(a) Remove the shift fork shaft bolt.
(b) Pull out the actuator and remove the shift fork.
11. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstick the nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and plate washer.
SST 09330−00021
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