Toyota 1996 LAND CRUISER User Manual page 1104

SA−42
SST
Proper Contact
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE −
(h) Using a dial indicator, adjust the ring gear backlash until
it is within the specification.
Backlash: 0.13 − 0.18 mm (0.0051 − 0.0071 in.)
HINT:
The backlash is adjusted by turning the left and right adjusting
nuts equal amounts. For example, loosen the nut on the left
side one notch and torque the nut on the right side one notch.
(i) Torque the 4 bearing cap bolts.
Torque: 78 N·m (800 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf)
SA2443
(j) Recheck the ring gear backlash.
Backlash: 0.13−0.18 mm (0.0051−0.0071 in.)
(k) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus
0.4 − 0.6 N·m (4 − 6 kgf·cm, 3.5 − 5.2 in.·lbf)
SA2403
17. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 different positions on the ring gear
with red lead.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring gear
in both directions.
(c) Inspect the tooth pattern.
SA2463
Heel Contact
Select an adjusting washer that will bring the drive
pinion closer to the ring gear.
Toe Contact
Select an adjusting washer that will shift the drive
pinion away from the ring gear.
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FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
Face Contact
Flank Contact
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