Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2554

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.

As there is no spacer, tighten the nut a little at a time and

be careful not to overtighten it.

Make sure that the ring gear has backlash.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER (w/ LSD)

Using SST, install the companion flange.

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

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

Coat the threads of the nut with hypoid gear oil.

Adjust the drive pinion preload by tightening the compan-

ion flange nut.

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the drive

pinion using the backlash between the drive pinion and

Preload (at starting):

1.3 − 1.9 N·m (13 − 19 kgf·cm, 11.4 − 16.7 in.·lbf)

Reused bearing

0.6 − 0.9 N·m (6.1 − 9.2 kgf·cm, 5.3 − 8.0 in.·lbf)

INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER

Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective bear-

ings. Make sure the right and left races are not inter-

Install the differential case in the carrier.

ADJUST RING GEAR BACKLASH

Install the plate washer on the ring gear back side.