How to overhaul the differential carrier on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser?

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Evaluation of differential carrier components begins by placing it on the overhaul stand for runout measurement of companion flanges using a dial indicator with 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch) tolerance; if this value exceeds, change the companion flange. The ring gear runout needs testing while holding the drive pinion flange. Testing will reveal excessive 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) runout and require ring gear replacement. The ring gear backlash measurement requires a dial indicator set to read within the range of 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 inch) while preload adjustments exist for the side bearings. Use a torque wrench to check drive pinion preload where the dimension should appear between 0.64 and 0.92 Nm (6.5 to 9.4 kgf-cm, 5.7 to 8.1 inch lbs.) at initial condition. The combined drive pinion and ring gear contact preload should measure at starting with a value equal to drive pinion preload and 0.38 to 0.63 Nm (3.9 to 6.5 kgf-cm, 3.3 to 5.6 inch lbs.). Disassemble and inspect the differential only after necessary steps. First unstake the companion flange nut with a chisel and hammer while holding the flange with special service tool: 09330-00021 to remove the nut completely. Finish the removal process with special service tool: 09950-30011 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03040). The procedure requires special service tool: 09308-10010 to remove the oil seal with its attached oil slinger before the front bearing extraction using special service tool: 09556-22010. Replace the bearing if it shows any damage. Mark both the bearing cap and differential carrier before removing their bolts including adjusting nut locks and finally separating the bearing caps from the differential case assembly. Use special service tool: 09950-00020 along with a press to remove the drive pinion while also removing the bearing spacer followed by the rear bearing. Begin by tapping out the differential case outer races with both brass bar and hammer before proceeding to mark and then unfasten the ring gear by removing the set bolts using a plastic hammer. Use special service tools 09950-00020 and 09950-00030, 09950-40011 (09957-04010), 09950-60010 (09951-00480) to remove the side bearings from the differential case as long as its runout measurement stays below 0.04 mm (0.0016 inch). Separate the differential case after you have marked it and removed its bolts. To replace components begin by removing the dust deflector with special service tool: 09950-00020 and install a new one through special service tool: 09726-40010. Clean the components before filling hypoid gear oil onto surfaces that slide and rotate before checking side gear backlash which should fall within 0.02 to 0.15 mm (0.0008 to 0.0059 inch). Install the differential case spider tightly before torquing all bolts to 47 Nm (480 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.). The differential W12160 installation should start with ring gear torque application using special service tool coupled with thread lock (Part No. 08833-00100, three bond 1360 K or equivalent). Install the side bearings through special service tool and a press followed by ring gear installation when clean threads and contact surfaces reach 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) temperature. Torque set bolts to 137 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 101 ft. lbs.) while aligning matchmarks. The ring gear runout must be less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) before installing the front and rear bearing outer races using special service tool: 09950-60020 (09951-00710), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) alongside a press. First position the rear bearing onto the drive pinion before achieving temporary preload adjustment then place the oil slinger and companion flange together, torque the nut to 245 Nm (2,500 kgf-cm, 181 ft. lbs.). After temporarily adjusting drive pinion preload reach its specified range, recheck both ring gear backlash and tooth contact. Stake the drive pinion nut then install new nut locks on the bearing caps before tightening the bolts to 13 Nm. The procedure requires removal of the differential carrier from the overhaul stand.

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