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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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SA1UL−01
SA−24
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
881
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
COMPONENTS
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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
Author: Date:
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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:
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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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Z10092
w/o Differential Lock
w/ Differential Lock
SA−28
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
7. 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: 27 N·m (280 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the gasket.
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W00493
30 mm
(1.18 in.)
SA1UN−03
SA2465
SA2462
SA2403
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA−29
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
and driven pinion as a set.
3. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash. Backlash: 0.13 −0.18 mm (0.0051 −0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side
bearing preload or repair as necessary.
4. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of backlash be-
tween the drive pinion and ring gear. Preload (at starting):
0.5 − 0.8 N·m (5 − 8 kgf·cm, 4.3 − 6.9 in.·lbf)
5. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
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)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
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SA2442
R13332
SA2206
Z10098
SA−30
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
6. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
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 the correct
thrust washers (See page .SA−35 ).
7. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION (See page SA−35 )
8. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE ACTUATOR
(a) Remove the bolt and actuator from the differential carrier.
(b) Remove the O−ring.
9. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE INDICATOR SWITCH
Remove the indicator switch and gasket.
10. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE SHIFT FORK SHAFT
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 straight screw plugs.
(b) Remove the spring seat, compression spring and ball.
(c) Using a pin punch and hammer , remove the slotted spring
pin.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts from the shaft retainer.
(e) Using a plastic hammer, tap out the shaft retainer.
(f) Remove the shift fork shaft.
HINT:
Pull out the shift fork shaft with a screwdriver turned round.
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