Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Suspension & Axle » Rear differential carrier (w/ Diff. Lock)
Removal

1. SHIFTING REAR DIFF. LOCK

(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

(b) Shift the transfer shift lever to L position.

(c) Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR position and lock the rear differential.

HINT: While rotating the tires, check they are in the differential lock condition. (d) Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

2. REMOVE 2 REAR WHEELS

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

3. DRAIN HYPOID GEAR OIL

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 assembly and remove the nut.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

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

7. 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.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 ACTUATOR PROTECTORS

(a) Remove the nut, bolt and No. 1 actuator protector.

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

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 actuator protector.

Torque: 36 N·m (367 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

9. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND HOSE

10. 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.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.

• Before installation, connect the connectors of the actuator to the connector on the vehicle side, check the differential lock is in operation.
• Before installation, check that the sleeves are in operation while switching over the differential lock control switch.
• After installation, check that the rear differential lock is in operation.

Disassembly

Installation

Reassembly

Removal

Replacement