Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1024

Fig. 104: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement Components With Torque
Specifications (2 Of 3)
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Fig. 105: Identifying Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specification
(3 Of 3)
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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the propeller shaft for 2WD (see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 2WD) ).

b. Remove the propeller shaft for 4WD (see PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (FOR 4WD) ).

3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL (see REPLACEMENT )

4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

a. Remove the rear axle shaft LH (see REMOVAL ).

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 10 nuts, 10 washers and differential carrier.

Fig. 106: Identifying Rear Differential Carrier Assembly Nuts And Washers
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b. Remove the gasket.

DISASSEMBLY

1. 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

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the differential
carrier and rear axle housing.

Runout

Standard Condition

Vertical runout 0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

Lateral runout 0.1 mm (0.00394 in.)

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Fig. 107: Measuring Runout Of Companion Flange
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If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the companion flange.

2. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR

a. Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the ring gear.

Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear with a new one.

Fig. 108: Measuring Runout Of Ring Gear
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3. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH

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

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

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