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.

Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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.

Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the 2 connector clamps and wire harness clamp.

Remove the bolt, nut and protector.

5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ACTUATOR PROTECTOR
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 nuts and protector.

6. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

Disconnect the breather hose.

Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Removal. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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.