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SA1UX−01
FA0533
SST
SST
FA0534
SST
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
SA−55
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST, remove the bushing from the lateral control rod.
SST 09710 −22042 (09710 −02051, 09710 −02071),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
2. INSTALL BUSHING
Using SST, install a new bushing into the lateral control rod. SST 09710−22042 (09710 −02051, 09710−02071)
HINT:
Do not use a lubricant when pressing in the bushing.
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SA1UY−01
SA−56
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−54 ).
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SA24T−01
SA2310
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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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SA1VL−03
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
SA−101
958
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM
(a) Inspect the indicator lights.
Check that the indicator lights (front side and rear side)
light up for approx. 1 second when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
(b) Inspect the differential lock operation. (1) Jack up the vehicle then start the engine.
(2) Put the transfer shift lever on the L position.
(3) When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the RR
position, the indicator light (rear side) is turned on.
Differential lock is applied to the rear wheel at this
time.
HINT:
If the gears of the differential lock system are not meshed, the
indicator light remains blinking, so rotate the tires to mesh the
gear.
(4) When the Diff. lock control switch is at the OFF posi-
tion, the indicator light goes off.
Differential lock is released for the rear wheel at this
time.
(5) When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the FR/ RR position, the indicator lights (front side and rear
side) are turned on.
Differential lock is applied to both the front wheels
and rear wheels at this time.
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Z07254
M3 M4 M1 M2
Z07255
Wire Harness Side
SA−102
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
959
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(6) Check the voltage between the terminals of the Diff.
lock ECU when switching the Diff. lock control
switch with the speedometer, registering approx. 8
km/h (5 mph) or more.
(7) Check that the indicator lights blink when center Diff. lock release mode is set.
Diff. lock is released for both the front wheels and
rear wheels at this time.
(8) Return the Diff. lock control switch to OFF.
(9) Stop the engine and lower the vehicle.
2. INSPECT DIFF. LOCK SYSTEM CIRCUIT
(a) Inspect the system circuit with connector disconnected. Disconnect the connector from the Diff. lock ECU and in-
spect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown
in the chart.
Trouble Part/
Terminals (Symbols)ConditionSpecified V alue
Rear diff. lock actuator/
1 (M2) − 3 (M1)−Less than 100 Ω
Front diff. lock actuator/
5 (M4) − 7 (M1)−Less than 100 Ω
Body ground/
13 (GND) − Body ground−Continuity
Vehicle speed sensor/
4(SPD) − Body groundVehicle moving slowly1 pulse each 40 cm (15.75 in.)
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Z07256
ECU Side
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
SA−103
960
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U) DIFF. fuse/
8 (IG) − Body ground
Ignition switch ONBattery positive voltage
Rear diff. lock position switch/
2 (RLP) − Body groundIgnition switch ON,
Indicator light (Rear) ONAbout 0 V
Ignition switch ON,
Indicator light (Rear) OFFBattery positive voltage
Front diff. lock position switch/ 9 (FLP) − Body ground
Ignition switch ON,
Indicator light (front) ON.About 0 V
Ignition switch ON,
Indicator light (front) OFFBattery positive voltage
Center diff. indicator switch/ 15 (4WD) − Body groud
Ignition switch ON,
Indicator light (Center diff. lock) ONAbout 0 V
Ignition switch ON,
Indicator light (Ce nter diff. lock) OFFBattery positive voltage
Differential lock control switch/
12 (R) − Body ground
Ignition switch ON,
Diff. lock control switch RR or FR RRBattery positive voltage
Ignition switch ON,
Diff. lock control switch OFFAbout 0 V
Differential lock control switch/ 6 (RF) − Body ground
Ignition switch ON,
Diff. lock control switch FR RRBattery positive voltage
Ignition switch ON,
Diff. lock control switch OFF or RRAbout 0 V
HINT:
When a signal enters the ECU to LOCK the front dif ferential and
set the rear differential to FREE (when battery positive voltage
is inputted to terminal 6 (RF) of ECU and about 0 V is inputted
to terminal 12 (R)), or a signal to FREE both the front and rear
differentials, the indicator lights keep blinking until the ignition
switch is turned off (Fail−safe function).
If the circuit is not as specified, check and repair or replace the
trouble part shown in the table above.
(b) Inspect the battery positive voltage Battery positive voltage: 10 − 14.5 V
(c) Inspect the system circuit with connector connected (1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(2) Keep the center Diff. lock condition.
(3) Remove the Diff. lock ECU.
(4) Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage when thedifferential lock control switch is in the position, as
shown below.
Terminals (Symbols)Switch PositionSTD Voltage (V)
15 (4WD) − 13 (GND)−0.5 or less
9 (FLP) − 13 (GND)FR RR0.5 or less
2 (RLP) − 13 (GND)RR or FR RR0.5 or less
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SA1948
21
4
Z07264
Ohmmeter
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
SA−105
962
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
4. INSPECT DIFF. LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
Inspect the switch continuity between terminals, as shown.
Switch PositionTerminalsSpecified Condition
OFF1 − 2No continuity
1 − 4No continuity
RR1 − 2No continuity
1 − 4Continuity
FR RR1 − 2Continuity
1 − 4Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
5. INSPECT DIFF. LOCK POSITION SWITCH
(a) Front and Rear:
Inspect the diff. lock position switch.
(1) Check that there is continuity between terminalswhen the switch is pushed (differential connected
position).
(2) Check that there is no continuity when the switch is
free (differential disconnected position).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
(b) Inspect the center diff. indicator switch.
6. INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR AND INDICATOR
LIGHT
(a) Inspect the vehicle speed sensor (See page BE−34).
(b) Inspect the indicator light.
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SA1VP−01
R08418
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−11 3
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque:
Steel wheel: 147 N·m (1,500 kgf·cm, 109 ft·lbf)
Aluminum wheel: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the lower bolt holding the shock absorber from the rear axle housing.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the retainer and 2 cushions, disconnect the shock absorber.
(c) Remove the 2 upper bolts and shock absorber. Torque: 50 N·m (510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf)
(d) Remove these parts from the shock absorber:
Nut
3 Retainers
2 Cushions
Bracket
Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS FROM
REAR AXLE HOUSING (See page SA−124 )
4. DISCONNECT LATERAL CONTROL ROD FROM REAR AXLE HOUSING (See page SA−11 8 )
5. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Begin to lower the axle housing.
HINT:
Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake cable.
(b) With lowering the rear axle housing, remove the coil spring and insulator.
HINT:
Check that the coil spring end is installed correctly.
If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall the
coil spring.
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