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SA1UK−01
Z15176
SST
R13186
SST
SA1973
SST
SA1969
SST
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
SA−21
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR−3 )
3. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of 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)
4. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND OIL SLINGER
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308−10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
5. REMOVE REAR BEARING
Using SST, remove the rear bearing from the drive pinion. SST 09556−22010
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SA2430
SST
SA2271
R13155
SSTSST
Oil Storage Ring
Rear Bearing
SA2411
SST
1.0 mm (10.039 in.)
R13139
SST
SA−22
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
6. REMOVE REAR BEARING OUTER RACE
Using SST, remove the bearing outer race.
SST 09308−00010
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the taper surface of the outer race.
7. REMOVE OIL STORAGE RING
Using a screwdriver, bend the oil storage ring and drive it out.
8. REMOVE BEARING SPACER
9. INSTALL BEARING SPACER
10. INSTALL OIL STORAGE RING
Using SST, install a new oil storage ring. SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00021)
11. INSTALL REAR BEARING
(a) Using SST, install the bearing outer race.
SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00021)
(b) Install the rear bearing.
12. INSTALL OIL SLINGER AND OIL SEAL
(a) Install the oil slinger.
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal, as shown. SST 09214−76011
Oil seal drive in depth: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
(c) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
13. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using SST, install the companion flange on the drive pin- ion.
SST 09950−30010 (09951 −03010, 09953−03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
(b) Place the plate washer on the companion flange.
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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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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
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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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Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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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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