1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Differential check

MA04V−01
P22573
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MAINTENANCE CHASSIS
MA−7
47
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
CHASSIS
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive
play.
Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (Driver airbag: See page RS−9 )
(Front passenger airbag: See page RS−23 )
3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
4. INSPECT OIL LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(See page DI−131 )
5. INSPECT OIL LEVEL IN TRANSFER AND DIFFEREN- TIAL
(a) Transfer: Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your
finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.)
of the bottom edge of the hole.
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Oil drade: API GL −4 or GL−5
Viscosity: 75W−90
(b) Differential: Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your
finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.)
of the bottom edge of the hole.
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Oil drade: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Viscosity:
Above −18°C (0° F) SAE 90
Below −18°C (0° F) SAE 80W−90 or 80W
6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (See page DI−3)
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SA1U7−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
SA−1
858
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers \
indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
(w/ Differential locking system):
Check that center differential lock mode is set.
When switching differential Free↔Lock, the indicator lamp will blink if the gears of the differen-
tial lock sleeve are not meshed. If this occurs, when the tires are rotated \
to apply differential
power to the differential, the differential locks and the indicator lamp\
light up.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/ pulls
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Wheel alignmemt: incorrect
3. Steering linkage: loosen or worn
4. Hub bearings: loosen or worn
5. Steering gear: out of adjustment or brokenSA−3
SA−4
SR−47 SA−8
SR−41
Bottoming
1. Vehicle: overloaded
2. Spring weak
3. Shock absorber: worn out−
SA−49
SA−49
Sways/ pitches
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Stabilizer bar: bent or broken
3. Shock absorber: worn outSA−3
SA−60
SA−49
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Wheels: out of balance
3. Shock absorber: worn out
4. Wheel alignmemt: incorrect
5. Hub bearings: loosen or worn
6. Steering linkage: loosen or worn
7. Steering gear: out of adjustment or brokenSA−3
SA−3
SA−49 SA−3
SA−7
SR−45
SR−38
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Wheel alignmemt: incorrect
3. Suspension parts: worn out
4. Shock absorber: worn outSA−3
SA−3 −
SA−49
Noise in front dif ferential
1. Oil level: low or wrong grade
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion ro side gears: worn or chipped
4. Pinion shaft bearing: worn
5. Side bearing: worn
6. Differential bearing: loosen or wornSA−21
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
Oil leak from front dif ferential
1. Oil level: too high or wrong grade
2. Drive pinion oil seal: worn or damaged
3. Side gear oil seal: worn or damaged
4. Companion flange: loosen or damaged
5. Side gear shaft: damagedSA−21
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
Noise in rear axle
1. Oil level: low or wrong grade
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion ro side gears: worn or chipped
4. Pinion shaft bearing: worn
5. Axle shaft bearing: worn
6. Differential bearing: loosen or wornSA−73
SA−87
SA−87
SA−87
SA−87
SA−87
Oil leak from rear axle1. Oil seal: worn or damaged
2. Rear axle housing: crackedSA−73
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SA1UM−03
FA2038
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−27
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
BEFORE REMOVAL, SHIFT FRONT 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 FR/RR posi-
tion and lock the front differential.
(d) Rotating the tires, check they are in the differential lock condition.
(e) Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFTS (See page SA−13)
4. REMOVE TIE ROD FROM KNUCKLE ARM (See page SA−13 )
5. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−3 )
6. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND TUBE
HINT:
When connecting the tube of the harness side to the hose
of the actuator side, its depth of insertion is 15 mm (0.59
in.).
Take care that water or equivalent does not adhere to the
connector and hose.
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W00493
30 mm
(1.18 in.)
SA1UN−03
SA2465
SA2462
SA2403
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−29
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
and driven pinion as a set.
3. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash. Backlash: 0.13 −0.18 mm (0.0051 −0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side
bearing preload or repair as necessary.
4. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of backlash be-
tween the drive pinion and ring gear. Preload (at starting):
0.5 − 0.8 N·m (5 − 8 kgf·cm, 4.3 − 6.9 in.·lbf)
5. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload. Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus
0.4 − 0.6 N·m (4 − 6 kgf·cm, 3.5 − 5.2 in.·lbf)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
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SA2442
R13332
SA2206
Z10098
SA−30
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
6. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with
holding one pinion gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.05 − 0.20 mm (0.0020 − 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct
thrust washers (See page .SA−35 ).
7. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION (See page SA−35 )
8. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE ACTUATOR
(a) Remove the bolt and actuator from the differential carrier.
(b) Remove the O−ring.
9. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE INDICATOR SWITCH
Remove the indicator switch and gasket.
10. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE SHIFT FORK SHAFT
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 straight screw plugs.
(b) Remove the spring seat, compression spring and ball.
(c) Using a pin punch and hammer , remove the slotted spring
pin.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts from the shaft retainer.
(e) Using a plastic hammer, tap out the shaft retainer.
(f) Remove the shift fork shaft.
HINT:
Pull out the shift fork shaft with a screwdriver turned round.
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Z15178
Matchmarks
SA2464
W03472
SST
RA0997
FA2046
Matchmarks
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−33
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
18. REMOVE RING GEAR
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the lock plate.
(b) Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
(c) Remove the ring gear 10 set bolts and 5 lock plates.
(d) Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate
it from the differential case.
19. 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.
20. REMOVE SIDE BEARING FROM DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Using SST, pull the side bearing from the differential case. SST 09950 −40010 (09951 −04010, 09952 −04020,
09953 −04020, 09954 −04010, 09955 −04010,
09957 −04010, 09958 −04010),
09950 −60010 (09951 −00480)
HINT:
Fix the claws of SST to the notches in the differential case.
21. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: DISASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Using a pin punch and hammer, remove the straight pin.
(b) Remove these parts from the differential case:
Pinion shaft
2 Pinion gears
2 Pinion gear thrust washers
2 Side gears
2 Side gear thrust washers
22. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: DISASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Place matchmarks on the LH and RH cases.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts uniformly, a little at a time.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, separate the LH and RH cases.
(d) Remove these parts from the RH differential case:
2 Side gears
2 Side gear thrust washers
Spider
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SA0510
SA1UP−03
Z06893
Z06894
R08149
SA−36
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REASSEMBLY
1. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: ASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Apply all of the sliding and rotating sufaces 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.
Thrust washer thickness
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
1.60 (0.063).80 (0.071)
1.70 (0.067)1−
(c) Install the 2 side gears with the side gears thrust washers,
4 pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and pinion
shaft.
HINT:
Align the hole for the pinion shaft with the case hole.
(d) Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with holding one pinion gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.05 − 0.20 mm (0.0020 − 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a thrust
washer of different thickness.
(e) Using a pin punch and hammer, install the straight pin through the holes in the dif ferential case and pinion shaft.
(f) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the out side of the dif- ferential case pin hole.
2. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSPECT SLEEVE
(a) Install the sleeve to the differential case (LH) and check
it moves smoothly.
(b) Install the sleeve to the side gear check it moves smooth-
ly.
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SA2465
SA2406
SST
SA2203
SSTSST
Front
Rear
FA2042
SST
R13140
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−39
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
7. 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.
8. INSTALL OIL STORAGE RING
Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil storage ring. SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00021)
9. INSTALL DRIVE PINION FRONT AND REAR BEARING
OUTER RACES
Front side:
Using SST and a press, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00051)
Rear side:
Using SST and a press, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00021)
10. INSTALL DRIVE PINION FRONT BEARING
(a) Install the plate washer on the drive pinion with the cham-
fered end facing the pinion gear.
(b) Using SST and a press, install the front bearing onto the
drive pinion.
SST 09506−30012
11. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Install the drive pinion, rear bearing and oil slinger.
HINT:
Assemble the spacer and oil seal after adjusting the gear con-
tact pattern.
(b) Install the companion flange with SST. SST 09550 −30010 (09951 −03010, 09953 −03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
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