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SA2401
SST
SA2403
SA2161
MP Grease
Z10100
SA−40
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) 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:
As there is no spacer, tighten a little at a time, being careful
not to overtighten.
(d) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload. Preload (at starting):
New bearing
0.9 − 1.6 N·m (10 − 16 kgf·cm, 8.7 − 13.9 in.·lbf)
Reused bearing
0.5 − 0.8 N·m (5 − 8 kgf·cm, 4.3 − 6.9 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Measure the total preload after first turning the bearing clock-
wise and counterclockwise several times to mark the bearing
smooth.
12. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(a) Place the bearing outer races on their respective bear- ings. Make sure the left and right outer races are not inter-
changed.
(b) Install the case in the carrier.
HINT:
Make sure that there is backlash between the ring gear and
drive pinion.
13. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(a) Apply MP grease on the rack of the shift fork and connect- ing part of the indicator switch.
(b) Insert the shift fork into the differential carrier, as shown.
(c) Install outer races, adjusting nuts and left side to sleeve.
HINT:
Check that the sleeve moves smoothly.
(d) Install the shift fork in the groove of the sleeve holding it by hand and install the case in the carrier.
HINT:
Make sure that there is backlash between the ring gear and
drive pinion.
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SA2443SST
SA2403
SA2463
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
SA−42
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(h) Using a dial indicator, adjust the ring gear backlash until
it is within the specification.
Backlash: 0.13 − 0.18 mm (0.0051 − 0.0071 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: 0.13 −0.18 mm (0.0051 −0.0071 in.)
(k) 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)
17. 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) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring gear
in both directions.
(c) Inspect the tooth pattern.
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SA2390
SST
SA2403
SA2471
SA−44
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(b) Install the plate washer and a new nut.
HINT:
Coat the threads of a new nut with gear oil.
(c) Using SST to hold the flange, tighten the nut.
SST 09330−00021
Torque: 196 N·m (2,000 kgf·cm, 145 ft·lbf)
24. ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash
between the drive pinion and ring gear. Preload (at starting):
New bearing:
0.9 − 1.6 N·m (10 − 16 kgf·cm, 8.7 − 13.9 in.·lbf)
Reused bearing:
0.5 − 0.8 N·m (5 − 8 kgf·cm, 4.3 − 6.9 in.·lbf)
If the preload is greater than the specification, replace the bear-
ing spacer.
If the preload is less than the specification, retighten the nut a
little at a time with a torque of 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf) until
the specified preload is reached. Maximum torque: 343 N·m (3,500 kgf·cm, 253 ft·lbf)
If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the nut,
replace the bearing spacer and repeat the preload procedure.
Do not back off the pinion nut to reduce the preload.
25. RECHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
26. RECHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION
27. CHECK RUNOUT OF COMPANION FLANGE
28. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
29. INSTALL ADJUSTING NUT LOCKS
(a) Install 2 new nut locks on the bearing caps. Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
(b) After tightening bolts, bend the nut locks.
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R13413
R08152
SA1993
R08153
Outside
Shift Fork
Actuator Installation
Hole
SA−46
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(j) Install the ball, compression spring and spring seat.
(k) Clean the threads of 2 plugs and plug holes with toluene
or trichloroethylene.
(l) Apply adhesive to the plug threads. Adhesive: Part No. 08833 −00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(m) Using a hexagon wrench, install and tighten the screw
plugs.
Torque: 22 N·m (220 kgf·cm, 16 ft·lbf)
31. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: MEASURE DISTANCE BETWEEN SLEEVE AND DIF-
FERENTIAL CASE END SIDE
Measure distance between the sleeve and tip of the differential
case when differential is free and locked. Standard distance:
LOCK: 17.44 − 18.86 mm (0.6866 − 0.7425 in.)
FREE: 32.40 − 33.90 mm (1.2756 − 1.3346 in.)
32. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSTALL INDICATOR SWITCH
Install the indicator switch with a new gasket. Torque: 40 N·m (410 kgf·cm, 30 ft·lbf)
33. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: INSTALL ACTUATOR
(a) Check that the outermost rack tooth of the shift fork is virtually above the center line of the actuator installation
hole.
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SA1UQ−01
SA−48
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (see page SA−27).
HINT:
w/ differential lock:
Before installation, check differential lock operation connecting the connector of the actuator to the
connector of the vehicle side.
w/ differential lock:
Before installation, check that the sleeves on work with switching over the differential lock control
switch.
After checking, lock the front differential.
After installation, fill the differential with gear oil (See page SA−27).
w/ differential lock:
After installation, check that the bleeder plug at the point of the bleeder tu\
be (inside of the engine room)
is not damaged or worn.
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SA24T−01
SA2310
−
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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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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