Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2522

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the drive pinion

using the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.

Preload (at starting):

0.5 − 0.8 N·m (5 − 8 kgf·cm, 4.3 − 6.9 in.·lbf)

CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD

Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload with the teeth

of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.

Total preload (at starting):

Drive pinion preload plus 0.4 − 0.6 N·m (4 − 6 kgf·cm,

3.5 − 5.2 in.·lbf)

If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.

REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE

Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the staked part of the

Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.

Using SST, remove the companion flange.

REMOVE FRONT OIL SEAL

Using SST, remove the oil seal from the differential carrier.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER

09950−30012 (09951−03010, 09953−03010,

09954−03010, 09955−03030, 09956−03050)