Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1023

a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the ring gear.

Standard backlash: 0.10 to 0.20 mm (0.00394 to 0.00788 in.)

If the backlash is not as specified, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.

HINT:

Perform the measurements at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.

Fig. 98: Checking Backlash Of Ring Gear
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27. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and laterally.

Maximum runout

RUNOUT SPECIFICATIONS

Fig. 99: Measuring Runout Of Companion Flange Vertically And Laterally
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Runout

Specified Condition

Vertical runout 0.09 mm (0.00355 in.)

Lateral runout 0.09 mm (0.00355 in.)

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If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the companion flange.

28. STAKE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT

a. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the nut.

Fig. 100: Staking Rear Drive Pinion Nut
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29. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT LOCK

a. Install 2 new adjusting locks onto the bearing caps with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 101: Identifying Bearing Caps Bolts
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b. Bend the nut locks.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

a. Clean the contact surfaces of the rear differential carrier and the rear axle housing.

b. Install a new rear differential carrier gasket and the differential carrier with the 10 washers and 10

nuts.

Torque: 72 N*m (734 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf)

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Fig. 102: Identifying Rear Differential Carrier Assembly Nuts And Washers
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2. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

a. Install the rear axle shaft LH (see INSTALLATION ).

3. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

a. Install the propeller shaft for 2WD (see INSTALLATION ).

b. Install the propeller shaft for 4WD (see INSTALLATION ).

5. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL (see REPLACEMENT )

6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

a. Install the rear wheels.

Torque:

for aluminum wheel

131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)

for steel wheel

209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf)

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (FOR 3UR-FE)

COMPONENTS

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

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Fig. 103: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement Components With Torque
Specifications (1 Of 3)
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