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SA1960
SST
RA1072
Filler Hole
Oil
0 − 5 mm (0 − 0.20 in.)
−
SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
SA−23
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) Apply light coat of gear oil on threads of a new companion
flange nut.
(d) Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.
SST 09330−00021
Torque: 196 N·m (2,000 kgf·cm, 145 ft·lbf)
14. ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD (See page SA−36 )
15. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
16. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−5 )
17. FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH GEAR OIL Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 39 ft·lbf)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above −18°C (0° F) SAE 90
Below −18°C (0° F) SAE 80W−90 or 80W
Capacity:
w/o Differential lock:
2.80 liters (2.9 US qts, 2.5 Imp. qts)
w/ Differential lock:
2.65 liters (2.8 US qts, 2.3 Imp. qts)
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W00530
w/o Differential LockSide Gear Thrust WasherPinion Gear
Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
Dust Deflector
Front Bearing Outer Race
Oil Seal
Companion Flange
Bearing Cap
Differential Carrier
Adjusting Nut Lock Oil Slinger
Differential Case
Drive Pinion
Ring Gear
Side Baring
Straight Pin
Adjusting Nut
Bearing Spacer
Oil Storage Ring
Outer Race
Outer Race
Non− reusable part
Lock Plate
x 10
x 5 Pinion Shaft
Pinion Gear
Pinion Washer
Rear Bearing
−
SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−25
882
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W00531
w/ Differential LockSide Gear
Thrust Washer
Pinion Gear
Thrust Washer
Outer Race
Oil Seal Companion Flange
Bearing Cap
Differential Carrier
Adjusting Nut Lock Oil Slinger
Drive Pinion
Ring Gear
Side Baring
Adjusting Nut
Bearing Spacer
Oil Storage Ring
Outer Race
Non− reusable part
Lock Plate x 8
x 4
O− Ring
Pinion Washer
Rear Bearing
Dust Deflector
Front Bearing Outer Race
Adjusting Nut
Sleeve
Spider Side GearLH Differential Case
RH Differential Case
x 8
Precoated part
Gasket Indicator Switch
Actuator
Straight Screw Plug
Spring Seat
Compression Spring
Ball
Shaft Retainer Shift Fork Shaft Shift Fork
Slotted Spring Pin
Pinion Gear
SA−26
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
883
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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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SA2405
SST
R13141
SST
SA2402
SST
Z00641
SST
R13142
Matchmarks
−
SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−31
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
11. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and plate
washer.
SST 09330−00021
(c) Using SST, remove the companion flange. SST 09950 −30010 (09951 −03010, 09953 −03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
12. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND OIL SLINGER
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal from the dif ferential carrier.
SST 09308−10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
13. REMOVE REAR BEARING
Using SST, remove the rear bearing from the drive pinion. SST 09556−22010
14. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Place matchmarks on the bearing cap and dif ferential car-
rier.
(b) Remove the 2 adjusting nut locks.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 bearing caps.
(d) w/o Differential lock: Remove the 2 adjusting nuts.
(e) w/o Differential lock: Remove the differential case with the side bearing outer
races from the carrier.
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FA2045
SST
SA2431
SST
Rear Bearing Outer Race
SA2410
Oil Strage Ring
Front Bearing
Outer Race
SA−32
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HINT:
Tag the disassembled parts to show the location for reassemb-
ly.
(f) w/ Differential lock:
Remove the differential case with the side bearing outer
race, adjusting nuts and sleeve from the differential carri-
er.
(g) w/ Differential lock: Remove the shift fork.
15. REMOVE DRIVE PINION AND BEARING SPACER
(a) Remove the drive pinion with the front bearing.
(b) Remove the bearing spacer.
16. REMOVE DRIVE PINION FRONT BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the drive
pinion.
SST 09950−00020
HINT:
If the drive pinion or ring gear are damaged, replace them as
a set.
(b) Remove the plate washer from the drive pinion.
17. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR BEARING OUTER
RACES AND OIL STORAGE RING
(a) Using SST, remove the rear bearing outer race. SST 09308−00010
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the oil storage ring and front bearing outer race.
HINT:
Do not remove the oil storage ring unless replacing it with a new
one.
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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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SA1987
SA1978
SA1976
FA2037
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SA−37
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
3. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
MEASURE CLEARANCE OF SHIFT FORK AND
SLEEVE
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the shift
fork and sleeve. Clearance:
0.15 − 0.35 mm (0.006 − 0.014 in.)
4. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: ASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Apply all of the sliding and rotating sufaces with gear oil.
(b) Install the side gear thrust washer to the side gear.
(c) Install the side gear to the RH case.
(d) Install the 4 pinion gears and pinion gear thrust washers to the spider.
(e) Install the pinion gear with the spider to the RH case.
(f) Using a dial indicator, holding the side gear and spider and measure the side gear backlash.
Backlash: 0.05 − 0.20 mm (0.0020 − 0.0079 in.)
HINT:
Measure at all 4 locations.
Measure the backlash at the RH case and at the LH case.
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a thrust
washer of a different thickness. Thrust washer thickness
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
0.9 (0.035)1.2 (0.047)
1.0 (0.039)1.3 (0.051)
1.1 (0.043)−
(g) Install the side gear and side gear thrust washer to the RH
case.
(h) Install the pinion gears and spider to the RH case.
(i) Install the side gear and side gear thrust washer to the RH
case.
(j) Align the matchmarks on the LH and RH cases.
(k) Torque the 8 bolts uniformly, a little at a time. Torque: 47 N·m (480 kgf·cm, 35 ft·lbf)
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