Toyota 1996 LAND CRUISER User Manual page 1092

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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE −
6. w/o DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash with
holding one pinion gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.05 − 0.20 mm (0.0020 − 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the correct
thrust washers (See page .SA−35).
7. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION (See page SA−35)
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8. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE ACTUATOR
(a) Remove the bolt and actuator from the differential carrier.
(b) Remove the O−ring.
9. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE INDICATOR SWITCH
Remove the indicator switch and gasket.
10. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
REMOVE SHIFT FORK SHAFT
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 straight screw
plugs.
(b) Remove the spring seat, compression spring and ball.
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(c) Using a pin punch and hammer, remove the slotted spring
pin.
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(d) Remove the 2 bolts from the shaft retainer.
(e) Using a plastic hammer, tap out the shaft retainer.
(f) Remove the shift fork shaft.
HINT:
Pull out the shift fork shaft with a screwdriver turned round.
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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER