Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Differential Lock) - REMOVAL
1. LOCK REAR DIFFERENTIAL |
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Push on the 4WD switch.

Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR position and lock the rear differential.
- HINT:
- Rotate the rear wheels to check that they are in the differential lock condition.
2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
Stop the vehicle on a level place.

for Front Differential:
Remove the engine under cover.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.
- Torque:
- 39 N*m{ 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}
for Rear Differential:
Remove the filler plug and gasket.
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
- Torque:
- 49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT |
Remove the axle shaft ().
4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY |

Detach the 2 connector clamps and wire harness clamp.
Remove the bolt, nut and protector.
5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ACTUATOR PROTECTOR |

Remove the 2 nuts and protector.
6. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |

Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and companion flange.
Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and 4 bolts, and disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential side.
Support the propeller shaft securely.
7. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY |

Disconnect the lock differential lock shift actuator and No. 4 transfer indicator switch connectors.
Disconnect the breather hose.

Remove the 10 nuts, 10 washers and differential carrier assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and rear axle housing.
Remove the gasket.