Toyota 1996 LAND CRUISER User Manual page 1154

SA−92
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE −
12. w/ DIFFERENTIAL LOCK:
ADJUST RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial indicator, with holding the side bearing of the
ring gear side and measure the backlash.
Backlash (reference): 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
(b) Select a case cover side plate washer using the backlash
as reference.
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Side plate washer thickness
(c) Select a ring gear side plate washer of a thickness which
eliminates any clearance between the plate washer and
carrier.
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(d) Remove the 2 plate washers and differential carrier.
(e) Install the plate washer into the lower part of the carrier.
(f) Place the plate washer onto the differential case together
with the outer race, and install the differential case with
the outer race into the carrier.
(g) Using a plastic hammer, make the washer and bearing
smooth by tapping the ring gear.
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(h) Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.
Backlash: 0.15 − 0.20 mm (0.0059 − 0.0079 in.)
If it is not within the specification, adjust it by either increasing
or decreasing the number of washers on both sides by an equal
amount.
HINT:
There should be no clearance between the plate washer and
case.
Ensure that there is ring gear backlash.
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER