Toyota 4Runner: Replacement

REPLACEMENT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) for 2WD:

Remove the rear propeller shaft assembly (See page ).

(b) for 4WD:

Remove the rear propeller shaft assembly (See page ).

2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the rear drive pinion nut.

SST: 09930-00010

(b) Use SST to hold the companion flange. SST: 09330-00021 09330-00030

(c) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the rear drive pinion nut.

3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-30012

09951-03010

09953-03010

09954-03010

09955-03030

09956-03040

NOTICE:

Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.

4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, remove the rear differential carrier oil seal.

SST: 09308-10010

5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

(a) Remove the rear differential drive pinion oil slinger.

NOTICE:

Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive pinion tapered roller bearing (inner). SST: 09556-22010 NOTICE: Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

(b) Using SST, tap out the rear drive pinion tapered roller bearing (outer). SST: 09308-55010

7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the differential oil storage ring.

8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER

9. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER

(a) Install a new rear differential drive pinion bearing spacer.

NOTICE:

Install the spacer so that it is facing in the correct direction.

10. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING

(a) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new differential oil storage ring.

SST: 09308-14010

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the oil storage ring.

11. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

(a) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the rear drive pinion front roller bearing (outer).

SST: 09308-14010

(b) Install the rear drive pinion front roller bearing (inner).

12. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

(a) Install the rear differential drive pinion oil slinger.

13. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

(a) Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the rear differential carrier oil seal.

SST: 09214-76011

Standard oil seal depth:

-0.30 to 0.30 mm (-0.0118 to 0.0118 in.)

14. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, install the rear drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly. SST: 09950-30012 09951-03010 09953-03010 09954-03010 09955-03030 09956-03040 NOTICE: Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.

(b) Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, install the rear drive pinion nut. SST: 09330-00021 09330-00030 Torque: 457 N·m {4660 kgf·cm, 337 ft·lbf}

15. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

(a) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.

Standard Preload (at Starting):

If the result is not as specified, adjust the preload.

Total preload (at starting):

1.08 to 2.38 N*m (11.0 to 24.3 kgf*cm, 9.6 to 21.0 in.*lbf)

16. STAKE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear drive pinion nut.

17. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) for 2WD:

Install the rear propeller shaft assembly (See page ).

(b) for 4WD:

Install the rear propeller shaft assembly (See page ).

18. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL OIL

19. CHECK FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKAGE