Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Standard) - DISASSEMBLY

1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

  • Maximum Runout:
  • RunoutSpecified Condition
    Vertical runout0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)
    Lateral runout0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)

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


2. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear runout.

  • Maximum runout:
  • 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the ring gear.


3. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.

  • Standard backlash:
  • 0.10 to 0.20 mm (0.00394 to 0.00787 in.)
  • HINT:
  • Measure at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.

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


4. REMOVE DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE REAR NUT
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST and a hammer, unstake the nut.

  • SST
  • 09930-00010
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST to hold the companion flange, remove the nut.

  • SST
  • 09330-00021(09330-00030)
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE REAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the companion flange.

  • SST
  • 09950-30012(09951-03010,09953-03010,09954-03010,09955-03030,09956-03040)
6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

  • SST
  • 09308-10010
7. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the front bearing (inner race) from the drive pinion.

  • SST
  • 09556-22010

If the front bearing is damaged or worn, replace the bearing.


9. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT LOCK
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting nut locks.

10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place matchmarks on the bearing caps and differential carrier.

Remove the 4 bolts, 2 bearing caps, 2 adjusting nuts and 2 bearings (outer race).

Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the differential case from the differential carrier.

  • HINT:
  • Tag the 2 case bearing outer races to show the location for reassembly.
11. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION

Remove the differential drive pinion from the differential carrier.

12. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
13. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST and a press, press out the bearing (inner race).

  • SST
  • 09950-00020

If either the drive pinion or ring gear is damaged, replace them as a set.


14. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PLATE WASHER
15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the bearing (outer race).

16. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the bearing (outer race).

17. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.

Remove the 12 ring gear set bolts.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear to disconnect it from the differential case.

18. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE
  • HINT:
  • If the ring gear runout is at the maximum or less (refer to the "Inspect Runout of Differential Ring Gear" procedure), this inspection is not necessary.
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Install the differential case to the differential carrier.

Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case runout.

  • Maximum runout:
  • 0.04 mm (0.00157 in.)

If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the differential case and side bearings as a set.


Remove the differential case from the differential carrier.

19. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the 2 side bearings (inner race) from the differential case.

  • SST
  • 09950-00020
    09950-00030
    09950-40011(09957-04010)
    09950-60010(09951-00480)
20. DISASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For Standard) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place matchmarks on the differential case LH and RH.

Remove the 8 bolts uniformly, a little at a time.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the differential case LH and RH.

Remove the 2 side gear thrust washers, 2 side gears, spider, 4 pinion gears and 4 pinion gear thrust washers.