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SA1VI−01
SA2419
SST
SA2418SST
SA−86
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, remove the dust deflector. SST 09950−00020
2. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector. SST 09726−40010
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SA0510
SA1VJ−04
Z06893
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SA−87
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REASSEMBLY
1. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
ASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Apply all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil.
(b) Install the 2 thrust washers and side gears. Using the table below, select the thrust washers which will
ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
Try to select washers of the same size for both sides.
Backlash: 0.02 − 0.20 mm (0.0008−0.0079 in.)
Thrust washer thickness
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
1.60 (0.063)1.90 (0.075)
1.75 (0.069)2.05 (0.081)
(c) Install the side gears with the side gear thrust washers,
pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and pinion shaft.
HINT:
Align the hole for the pinion shaft and differential case hole.
(d) Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with holding the 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 a thrust
washer of different thickness.
(e) Install the pinion shaft pin and washer.
Torque: 27 N·m (275 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
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SA2450
SST
SA2446
R08261
R08262
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SA−91
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(d) Adjust the drive pinion preload by tightening the compan-
ion flange nut.
Using SST to hold the flange, tighten the nut.
SST 09330−00021
NOTICE:
Coat the nut and screw of the drive pinion with gear oil. As
there is no spacer, tighten a little at a time, being careful not
to overtighten.
(e) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload. Preload (at starting):
New bearing
1.3 − 2.0 N·m (13 − 20 kgf·cm, 11.3 − 17.4 in.·lbf)
Reused bearing
0.7 − 1.0 N·m (7 − 10 kgf·cm, 6.1 − 8.7 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Measure the total preload after first turning the bearing clock-
wise and counterclockwise several times to make the bearing
smooth.
10. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(a) Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective bear- ings. Make sure that the left and right outer races are not
interchanged.
(b) Install the case in the carrier.
HINT:
Make sure that there is backlash between the ring gear and
drive pinion.
11. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(a) Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective bear- ings. Make sure that the left and right races are not inter-
changed.
(b) Install the assembled plate washer onto the side bearing.
(c) Install the differential case in the carrier.
(d) Make the plate washer and bearing smooth by tapping on
the ring gear with a plastic hammer.
HINT:
If it is difficult to install the differential case into the carrier, re-
place the plate washer with a thinner one.
However, select a plate washer that allows no clearance be-
tween it and the carrier.
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R08263
R08264
R08265
SA−92
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
12. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
ADJUST RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial indicator, with holding the side bearing of the
ring gear side and measure the backlash.
Backlash (reference): 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
(b) Select a case cover side plate washer using the backlash
as reference.
Side plate washer thickness
(c) Select a ring gear side plate washer of a thickness which
eliminates any clearance between the plate washer and
carrier.
(d) Remove the 2 plate washers and differential carrier.
(e) Install the plate washer into the lower part of the carrier.
(f) Place the plate washer onto the dif ferential case together
with the outer race, and install the differential case with
the outer race into the carrier.
(g) Using a plastic hammer, make the washer and bearing smooth by tapping the ring gear.
(h) Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash. Backlash: 0.15 − 0.20 mm (0.0059 − 0.0079 in.)
If it is not within the specification, adjust it by either increasing
or decreasing the number of washers on both sides by an equal
amount.
HINT:
There should be no clearance between the plate washer and
case.
Ensure that there is ring gear backlash.
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RA0090
R08269
SST
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SA−93
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
13. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
ADJUST SIDE BEARING PRELOAD
(a) After adjustment with the backlash as reference, remove
the ring gear side plate washer.
(b) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the re- moved plate washer.
(c) Install a new thicker washer of 0.06 − 0.09 mm (0.0024 −
0.0035 in.) than the washer removed.
HINT:
Select a washer which can be pressed in 2/3 of the way with fin-
ger.
(d) Using SST, tap in the plate washer. SST 09504−22010
(e) Align the matchmarks on the cap and carrier.
(f) Tighten the 4 bearing cap bolts to the specified torque. Torque: 113 N·m (1,150 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf)
(g) Using a dial indicator, adjust the ring gear backlash until it is within the specification.
Backlash: 0.15 − 0.20 mm (0.0059 − 0.0079 in.)
If it is not within the specification, follow the procedure listed be-
low.
If backlash is greater than the specification:
Replace the cover side washer with a thicker washer. When do-
ing so replace the ring gear side plate washer with one having
a thickness equalling the amount the cover side plate washer
thickness was decreased.
If backlash is less than specification:
Replace the cover side washer with a thicker washer. When do-
ing so, replace the ring gear side plate washer with one having
a thickness equalling the amount the cover side plate washer
thickness was increased.
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SA−95
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(g) Using the SST, torque the adjusting nut 1−1.5 notches
from the zero preload position.
(h) Using a dial indicator, adjust the ring gear backlash until it is within the specification.
Backlash: 0.15 − 0.20 mm (0.0059−0.0079 in.)
HINT:
The backlash is adjusted by turning the left and right adjusting
nuts equal amounts. For example, loosen the nut on the left
side one notch and torque the nut on the right side one notch.
(i) Torque the 4 bearing cap bolts. Torque:78 N·m (800 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf)
(j) Recheck the ring gear backlash. Backlash: 0.15 − 0.20 mm (0.0059−0.0079 in.)
17. MEASURE TOTAL PRELOAD
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)
18. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 different positions on the ring gear
with red lead.
(b) Turn the companion flange, pin both directions to inspect the ring gear for proper tooth contact.
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FA2013
Proper ContactHeel Contact
Face Contact
Select an adjusting washer that will bring the drive
pinion closer to the ring gear.
Select an adjusting washer that will shift the drive
pinion away from the ring gear.
Toe Contact
Flank Contact
FA2041
Washer
SA2394
SA−96
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
If the teeth are not contacting properly, use the following chart
to select a proper washer for correction.
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
1.05 (0.0413)1.35 (0.0531)
1.10 (0.0433)1.40 (0.0551)
1.15 (0.0453)1.45 (0.0571)
1.20 (0.0472)1.50 (0.0591)
1.25 (0.0492)1.55 (0.0610)
1.30 (0.0512)−
19. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE (See page SA−29)
20. REMOVE OIL SLINGER AND FRONT BEARING (See
page SA−29 )
21. INSTALL BEARING SPACER AND FRONT BEARING
(a) Install a new bearing spacer on the shaft.
(b) Install the front bearing and oil slinger.
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SA1VL−03
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
SA−101
958
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM
(a) Inspect the indicator lights.
Check that the indicator lights (front side and rear side)
light up for approx. 1 second when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
(b) Inspect the differential lock operation. (1) Jack up the vehicle then start the engine.
(2) Put the transfer shift lever on the L position.
(3) When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the RR
position, the indicator light (rear side) is turned on.
Differential lock is applied to the rear wheel at this
time.
HINT:
If the gears of the differential lock system are not meshed, the
indicator light remains blinking, so rotate the tires to mesh the
gear.
(4) When the Diff. lock control switch is at the OFF posi-
tion, the indicator light goes off.
Differential lock is released for the rear wheel at this
time.
(5) When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the FR/ RR position, the indicator lights (front side and rear
side) are turned on.
Differential lock is applied to both the front wheels
and rear wheels at this time.
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