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SA1VD−01
SA−72
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
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Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS
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SA1VE−01
Z15218
SST
R13239
Z06901
SST
Z06902
SST
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SA−73
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. DISCONNECT REAR 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 FRONT BEARING
Using SST, remove the front bearing from the drive pinion. SST 09556−22010
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SA2395
SST
Z06903
SST
Z06904
SST
R13238
SST
SA1966
SST
SA−74
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6. REMOVE 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 BEARING SPACER
8. INSTALL NEW BEARING SPACER
9. INSTALL BEARING OUTER RACE
Using SST, install the bearing outer race. SST 09316−60011 (09316 −00011, 09316−00021)
10. INSTALL FRONT BEARING
11. 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) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
12. 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.
(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: 245 N·m (2,500 kgf·cm, 181 ft·lbf)
13. ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD (See page SA−73 )
14. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
15. CONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−5 )
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Z06905
Less than 5 mm
(10.20 in.)
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SA−75
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
16. 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:
3.25 liters (3.4 US qts, 2.9 Imp. qts)
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R13166
SST
SA2348
SST
Z00641
SST
SSTSST
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(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 FRONT BEARING
Using SST, remove the front bearing from the drive pinion. SST 09556−22010
If the front bearing is damaged or worn, replace the bearing.
14. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK: REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the bearing cap and dif ferential car-
rier.
(b) Remove the 2 adjusting nut locks.
HINT:
Tag the disassembled parts to show the location for reassemb-
ly.
(c) Remove the 2 bearing caps and adjusting nuts.
(d) Remove the differential case with the bearing outer races
from the carrier.
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SA2437Matchmarks
R08254
SST
Z06911
SST
SA2424
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SA−83
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15. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the bearing cap and dif ferential car-
rier.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 bearing caps.
(c) Using SST, remove the plate washers. SST 09504−22011
HINT:
Measure the plate washer thickness and note it.
(d) Remove the differential case with the side bearing outer races from the differential carrier.
HINT:
Tag the bearing outer races to show the location for reassembly.
16. REMOVE DRIVE PINION AND BEARING SPACER FROM DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
(a) Remove the drive pinion with the rear bearing.
(b) Remove the bearing spacer.
17. REMOVE DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the rear 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.
18. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR BEARING OUTER
RACES
Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the outer races.
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SA2425
SSTSST
Front
Rear
SA3102
SST
R13414
SST
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(g) After the ring gear cools down enough, tighten the set
bolts uniformly and a little at a time.
Torque: 110 N·m (1,125 kgf·cm, 81 ft·lbf)
6. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT
(a) Install the differential case onto the carrier and tighten the
adjusting nut just to where there is no play in the bearings.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the ring gear runout. Maximum runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
(c) Remove the differential case.
7. INSTALL DRIVE PINION FRONT AND REAR BEARING
OUTER RACES
(a) Front side: Using SST and a press, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09950−60020 (09951 −00710),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
(b) Rear side: Using SST and a press, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09950−60020 (09951 −00890),
09950 −70010 (09951 −07150)
8. INSTALL DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING
(a) Install the washer on the drive pinion.
HINT:
First fit a washer with the same thickness as the washer which
was removed, then after checking the tooth contact pattern, re-
place the washer with one of a different thickne ss if necessary.
(b) Using SST and a press, install the rear bearing onto the drive pinion.
SST 09506−35010
9. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Install the drive pinion and front bearing.
HINT:
Assemble the spacer and oil seal after adjusting the gear con-
tact pattern.
(b) Install the oil slinger.
(c) Install the companion flange with SST. SST 09550 −30010 (09951 −03010, 09953 −03010,
09954 −03010, 09955 −03030, 09956−03020)
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FA2013
Proper ContactHeel Contact
Face Contact
Select an adjusting washer that will bring the drive
pinion closer to the ring gear.
Select an adjusting washer that will shift the drive
pinion away from the ring gear.
Toe Contact
Flank Contact
FA2041
Washer
SA2394
SA−96
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If the teeth are not contacting properly, use the following chart
to select a proper washer for correction.
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
1.05 (0.0413)1.35 (0.0531)
1.10 (0.0433)1.40 (0.0551)
1.15 (0.0453)1.45 (0.0571)
1.20 (0.0472)1.50 (0.0591)
1.25 (0.0492)1.55 (0.0610)
1.30 (0.0512)−
19. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE (See page SA−29)
20. REMOVE OIL SLINGER AND FRONT BEARING (See
page SA−29 )
21. INSTALL BEARING SPACER AND FRONT BEARING
(a) Install a new bearing spacer on the shaft.
(b) Install the front bearing and oil slinger.
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