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PP2YE−01
PP−50
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PREPARATION SUSPENSION AND AXLE
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
LUBRICANT
ItemCapacityClassification
Differential oil
Front w/o Dfferential lock w/ Dfferential lock
Rear
2.80 liters (2.9 US qts, 2.5 lmp. qts)
2.65 liters (2.8 US qts, 2.3 lmp. qts)
3.25 liters (3.4 US qts, 2.9 lmp. qts)
Hypoid gear oil API GL− 5
Above − 18°C (0° F) SAE 90
Below − 18°C (0° F) SAE 80W− 90 or 80W
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PP2YF−02
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PREPARATION SUSPENSION AND AXLE
PP−51
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
SSM (Special Service Materials)
08826−00090Seal Packing 1281,
THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
(FIPG)Front differential
Rear differential
Differential locking system
08833−00080Adhesive 1344
THREE BOND 1344
LOCTITE 242 or equivalentFront differential
Rear differential
Differential locking system
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PP3KM−01
PP−56
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PREPARATION STEERING
105
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
STEERING
SST (Special Service Tools)
09527−10011Rear Axle Shaft Bearing RemoverPS vane pump
09610−55012Pitman Arm PullerSteering linkage
09611−22012Tie Rod End PullerSteering linkage
09616−00011Steering Worm Bearing Adjusting
SocketPS gear
09628−62011Ball Joint PullerSteering linkage
09630−00014Power Steering Gear Housing
Overhaul Tool Set
(09631−00051)No.3 WrenchPS gear
(09631−00121)Teflon Ring FormerPS gear
(09631−00142)Overhaul StandPS gear
09631−10030Oil Seal RemoverPS vane pump
09631−22020Power Steering Hose Nut
14 x 17 mm Wrench SetPS gear
09640−10010Power Steering Pressure Gauge
Set
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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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SA−2
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
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Oil leak from rear dif
ferential
1. Oil level: too high or wrong grade
2. Oil seal: worn or damaged
3. Companion flange: loosen or damagedSA−73
SA−73
SA−87
Indicator lights do not light up
1. Fusible link: blown
2. GAUGE fuse: blown
3. Bulb: burned out
4. Wiring or ground: faultyBE−9
BE−9
BE−32 −
Indicator lights do not light up
(Diff. lock control switch RR or FR RR position)
1. DIFF fuse: blown
2. Diff. lock control switch: faulty
3. Diff. lock ECU: faulty
4. Wiring or ground: faultyBE−9
SA−101
SA−101 −
Differential lock does not operate
1. Diff. lock position switch: faulty
2. Diff. lock actuator: faulty
3. Diff. lock ECU: faulty
4. Differential carrier (Diff. lock): faulty
5. Wiring or ground: faultySA−101
SA−101
SA−101
SA−101−
After differential lock, lock not release
When vehicle speed is higher than approx. 8 km/h (5mph)1. Speed sensor: faulty
2. Diff. lock ECU: faulty
3. Wiring or ground: faultyBE−32
SA−101 −
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SA1U8−02
R03031
R13503
R07928
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE TIRE AND WHEEL
SA−3
860
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pres-
sure.
Cold tire inflation pressure: See page SS−30
(b) Check the tire runout. Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less
2. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off−the−car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On −the−car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 13.0 g (0.029 lb) or less
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
Check the no backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
Check for oil leaks
Check mounting bushings for wear
Bounce front and rear of the vehicle
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R05626
Front
Side+10
° +60
°
−10 °
FA0507
FA0018
A B
Front BA
A: Inside
B: Outside
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA−5
862
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HINT:
The clamps opening must be positioned at the rear of the tie rod
end face within 60 °±10° from the vehicle axis.
6. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
(a) Remove the caps of the knuckle stopper bolts and check the steering angles.
(b) Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside wheel32°00’ − 35°00’
Outside wheel31 °00’ (Reference)
HINT:
When the steering wheel is fully turned, make sure that the
wheel is not touching the body or brake flexible hose.
If maximum steering angles differ from the standard value, ad-
just the wheel angle with the knuckle stopper bolts.
Torque: 44 N·m (450 kgf·cm, 33 ft·lbf)
If the wheel angle still cannot be adjusted within limits, inspect
and replace damaged or worn steering parts.
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SA1UJ−01
SA−20
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
877
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS
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