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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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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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SA−84
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
19. REMOVE RING GEAR
(a) Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
(b) Remove the 12 ring gear set nuts and bolts.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to remove it
from the differential case.
20. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL CASE RUNOUT
(a) Install the differential case in the differential carrier and tighten the adjusting nut just to where there is no play in
the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case run- out.
Maximum case runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
(c) Remove the differential case.
21. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE SIDE BEARINGS FROM DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
Using SST, remove the 2 side bearings from the differential
case. SST 09950 −40010 (09951 −04010, 09952 −04010,
09953 −04020, 09955 −04060, 09957 −04010,
09958 −04010), 09950−60010 (09951 −00480)
22. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE SIDE BEARINGS FROM DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
(a) Using SST, remove the side bearing (ring gear side). SST 09950 −40010 (09951 −04010, 09952 −04010,
09953 −04020, 09955 −04060, 09957 −04010,
09958 −04010), 09950−60010 (09951 −00480)
HINT:
Fix the claws of SST to the notches in the differential case.
(b) Using SST, 4 bolts and a press, remove the side bearing (cover side).
SST 09550−10012 (09557 −10010),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
HINT:
Fix the claws of SST to the notches in the differential case.
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SA0510
SA1VJ−04
Z06893
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
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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SA0510
R08274
R08276
R13246
SA−88
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
2. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
MEASURE SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Apply all of the sliding and rotating surfaces with gear oil.
(b) Install the thrust washer to the side gear.
(c) Install the thrust washer to the pinion gear.
(d) Install the side gear into the case.
(e) Install the holder into the case.
(f) Install the 4 pinion gears with the thrust washers.
(g) Align the pinion shaft hole and case pinion shaft pin hole,
and install the pinion shaft.
(h) Install the side gear to the cover.
(i) Align the matchmarks and install the case and cover.
(j) Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 5 bolts and 3 pin-
ion shaft pins.
Torque: 58 N·m (590 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)
(k) Using a dial indicator, with holding the side gear and mea- sure the backlash.
Backlash: 0.02 − 0.20 mm (0.0008 − 0.0079 in.)
HINT:
Measure at all 4 locations.
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the thrust
washer of a different thickness. 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)
(l) After measuring backlash, remove the 5 set bolts and 3pinion shaft pins.
3. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: ASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Clean the thread of the bolts, pinion shaft pins, case and
cover with the white gasoline.
(b) Coat the threads of the bolts and pinion shaft pins with adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833 −00070, THREE BOND 1324
or equivalent
(c) Align the matchmarks, install the case and cover.
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SA2425
SSTSST
Front
Rear
SA3102
SST
R13414
SST
SA−90
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(g) After the ring gear cools down enough, tighten the set
bolts uniformly and a little at a time.
Torque: 110 N·m (1,125 kgf·cm, 81 ft·lbf)
6. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT
(a) Install the differential case onto the carrier and tighten the
adjusting nut just to where there is no play in the bearings.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the ring gear runout. Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
(c) Remove the differential case.
7. INSTALL DRIVE PINION FRONT AND REAR BEARING
OUTER RACES
(a) Front side: Using SST and a press, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09950−60020 (09951 −00710),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
(b) Rear side: Using SST and a press, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09950−60020 (09951 −00890),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
8. INSTALL DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING
(a) Install the washer on the drive pinion.
HINT:
First fit a washer with the same thickness as the washer which
was removed, then after checking the tooth contact pattern, re-
place the washer with one of a different thickne ss if necessary.
(b) Using SST and a press, install the rear bearing onto the drive pinion.
SST 09506−35010
9. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Install the drive pinion and front bearing.
HINT:
Assemble the spacer and oil seal after adjusting the gear con-
tact pattern.
(b) Install the oil slinger.
(c) Install the companion flange with SST. SST 09550 −30010 (09951 −03010, 09953 −03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
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R08263
R08264
R08265
SA−92
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
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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