Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Remove the front propeller shaft ().

2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the front drive shaft ().

3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedure as the LH side.
4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Front Differential Carrier Assembly - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 3 bolts and suspension rebound stopper LH.

5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Front Differential Carrier Assembly - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 3 bolts and suspension rebound stopper RH.

6. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the breather tube from the front differential union.

Support the front differential with a jack.

Front Differential Carrier Assembly - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove bolts A and B, and the nut and front differential support assembly.

Remove bolts C and D.

Slowly lower the jack, and remove the front differential carrier.

Remove bolts E and F, and the differential support assembly.