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SA−2
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
859
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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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SA1UB−01
SA2635
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB
SA−7
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER (See page BR−25 )
3. REMOVE FLANGE
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap
from the flange.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(c) Loosen the 6 mounting nuts.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the 6 bolts heads and remove the 6 cone washers, plate washers and nuts.
(e) Remove the flange.
(f) Remove the gasket.
4. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC
(a) Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.
(b) Using SST, remove the lock nut. SST 09607−60020
(c) Remove the lock washer.
(d) Using SST, remove the adjusting nut and thrust washer.
SST 09607−60020
(e) Remove the hub and disc together with the outer bearing.
5. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND INNER BEARING
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308−00010
(b) Remove the inner bearing from the hub.
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SA1UB−01
SA2635
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB
SA−7
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER (See page BR−25 )
3. REMOVE FLANGE
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap
from the flange.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(c) Loosen the 6 mounting nuts.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the 6 bolts heads and remove the 6 cone washers, plate washers and nuts.
(e) Remove the flange.
(f) Remove the gasket.
4. REMOVE AXLE HUB WITH DISC
(a) Using a screwdriver, release the lock washer.
(b) Using SST, remove the lock nut. SST 09607−60020
(c) Remove the lock washer.
(d) Using SST, remove the adjusting nut and thrust washer.
SST 09607−60020
(e) Remove the hub and disc together with the outer bearing.
5. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND INNER BEARING
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308−00010
(b) Remove the inner bearing from the hub.
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SA1UD−01
SA2636
Grease
R04134
SST
−
SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB
SA−9
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
1. PACK BEARINGS WITH MP GREASE
(a) Place MP grease on the palm of your hand.
(b) Pack grease into the bearing until the grease oozes out
from the other side.
(c) Do the same around the bearing circumference.
2. COAT INSIDE OF HUB WITH MP GREASE
3. INSTALL INNER BEARING AND OIL SEAL
(a) Place the inner bearing into the hub.
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal into the hub. SST 09950−60020 (09951 −00910),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
(c) Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
4. INSTALL AXLE HUB WITH DISC TO SPINDLE
(a) Place the axle hub with disc to the spindle.
(b) Install the outer bearing.
(c) Install the thrust washer.
5. ADJUST PRELOAD
(a) Using SST, torque the adjusting nut.
SST 09607−60020
Torque: 59 N·m (600 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)
(b) Turn the hub right and left 2 or 3 times.
(c) Using SST, torque the adjusting nut.
SST 09607−60020
Torque: 59 N·m (600 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)
(d) Loosen the nut until it can be turned by hand.
(e) Using SST, torque the adjusting nut again.
SST 09607−60020
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
NOTICE:
Check that the bearing has no play.
(f) Using a spring tension gauge, measure the preload.
Preload (at starting):
28 − 56 N (2.9 − 5.7 kgf, 6.4 − 12.6 lbf)
6. INSTALL LOCK WASHER AND LOCK NUT
(a) Install a new lock washer and lock nut.
(b) Using SST, torque the lock nut. SST 09607−60020
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
(c) Check that axle hub turns smoothly and that the bearing has no play.
(d) Using a spring tension gauge, check the preload. Preload (at starting):
28−56 N (2.9−5.7 kgf, 6.4−12.6 lbf)
If it is not within the specification, adjust it with the adjusting nut
after removing the lock washer and lock nut.
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R08416
SA−10
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(e) Secure the lock nut by bending one of the lock washer
teeth inward and the other lock washer teeth outward.
7. INSTALL FLANGE
(a) Place a new gasket in position on the axle hub.
(b) Apply MP grease to the inner flange splines.
(c) Install the flange to the axle hub.
(d) Install the 6 cone washers, plate washers and nuts.
(e) Torque the 6 nuts.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
(f) Install the bolt in the axle shaft and pull it out.
(g) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
(h) Remove the bolt.
(i) Coat inside of the cap with MP grease.
(j) Install the cap to the flange.
8. INSTALL BRAKE CALIPER (See page BR−29 )
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque:
Steel wheel: 147 N·m (1,500 kgf·cm, 109 ft·lbf)
Alumimum wheel: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
10. BLEED BRAKE LINE
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SA1960
SST
RA1072
Filler Hole
Oil
0 − 5 mm (0 − 0.20 in.)
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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
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−25
882
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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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
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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