Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual page 583

SUSPENSION AND AXLE –
DISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL
1. REMOVE ACTUATOR
(a) Remove the four bolts.
(b) Using a hammer, remove the actuator.
2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
Remove the eight bolts and tap off the cover with a
plastic–faced hammer.
3. CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Measure the side gear backlash while holding one pinion
gear toward the case.
Standard backlash: 0.05 – 0.20 mm
If the backlash is out of specification, install the correct
thrust washers. (See page SA–90)
4. REMOVE LH SIDE GEAR SHAFT WITH TUBE
(a) Remove the four torx bolts.
Torx wrench: E14 (Part No. 09044–00010 or locally
manufactured tool)
(b) Using a plastic–faced hammer, tap on the tube to re–
move it.
Front Differential (Disassembly and Assembly of
Differential w/ A D D )
(0.0020 – 0.0079 in.)
SA–83