Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Suspension & Axle » Rear differential carrier
Removal

1. REMOVE 2 REAR WHEELS

Torque: 131 N·m (1,340 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)

2. DRAIN HYPOID GEAR OIL

Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)

3. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES

(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.

SST 09023-00100

Torque: 15 N·m (150 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)

(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

4. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLES

(a) Remove the 2 clips, pin and disconnect the parking brake cable from the bellcrank.

(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

5. REMOVE AXLE SHAFTS

(a) Remove the 4 nuts.

Torque: 123 N·m (1,250 kgf·cm, 90 ft·lbf)

(b) Pull out the axle shaft and remove the O-ring.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

6. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and differential flange.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and disconnect the propeller shaft.

Torque: 106 N·m (1,080 kgf·cm, 78 ft·lbf)

(c) Support the propeller shaft securely.

7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 10 nuts, washers and differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

Torque: 72 N·m (740 kgf·cm, 53 ft·lbf)

(b) Remove the gasket.

Disassembly

Reassembly

Removal

Replacement