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Front Differential Carrier: Replacement

  1. Replace companion flange dust deflector, if necessary  :
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the dust deflector.
      1. SST 09950-00020
        Fig 1: Pressing Dust Deflector Off
        G01021621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector. SST 09636-20010
      Fig 2: Pressing Dust Deflector On
      G01021622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Replace intermediate shaft No. 2, if necessary  :
    1. W/A.D.D.: Remove the clutch hub.
      1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
        Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring & Clutch Hub From Intermediate Shaft No. 2
        G01021623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Remove the clutch hub from the intermediate shaft No. 2.
    2. Remove the oil seal.

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

      1. SST 09308-00010
        Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Oil Seal From Tube
        G01021624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    3. Remove the intermediate shaft No. 2
      1. Using needle nose pliers, remove the snap ring.
      2. Remove the shaft from the differential tube.
    4. Remove the intermediate shaft No. 2 bearing.
      1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
      2. Using SST, a brass bar and press, remove the bearing.
        1. SST 09950-00020
          Fig 5: Pressing Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Bearing Out
          G01021625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install a new intermediate shaft No.2 bearing.
      1. Using SST and a press, install a new bearing.
        1. SST 09309-37010
          Fig 6: Pressing Intermediate Shaft No. 2 Bearing In
          G01021626Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using a snap ring expander, install the snap ring.
    6. Install the intermediate shaft No.2
      1. Install the shaft into the differential tube.
      2. Using needle nose pliers, install the snap ring.
    7. Install a new oil seal.
      1. Using SST, install a new oil seal.
        1. SST 09223-15020
          Fig 7: Installing Oil Seal
          G01021627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        1. Oil seal drive in depth: 5.5 mm (0.217 in.) 
      2. Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
    8. W/A.D.D.: Install the clutch hub.
      1. Install the clutch hub to the intermediate shaft No.2.
        Fig 8: Installing Clutch Hub
        G01021628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.