Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL

REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Differential Lock) - DISASSEMBLY

1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE REAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using a dial indicator, measure the vertical and lateral runout of the companion flange.

  • 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 (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

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

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


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

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

  • 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 NO. 1 TRANSFER INDICATOR SWITCH
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the switch and gasket.

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

Remove the 3 bolts.

Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the cover to remove it.

6. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SHIFT ACTUATOR
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 4 bolts.

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

Remove the shift fork shaft bolt.

Using a screwdriver, pull out the actuator and remove the sleeve and shift fork.

7. REMOVE DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE REAR NUT
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - 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 (W/ Differential Lock) - 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)
8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE REAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the companion flange.

  • SST
  • 09950-30012(09951-03010,09953-03010,09954-03010,09956-03030)
9. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the oil seal.

  • SST
  • 09308-10010
10. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
11. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the bearing (inner race).

  • SST
  • 09556-22010

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


12. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Place matchmarks on the bearing caps and differential carrier.

Remove the 4 bolts and 2 bearing caps.

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

Using SST and a hammer, remove the plate washers.

  • SST
  • 09504-22011
  • HINT:
  • Measure the thickness of each plate washer and note it down.
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the differential case with the side bearing (outer race) from the differential carrier.

  • HINT:
  • Tag the bearing outer races to show the location for reassembly.
13. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
14. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST and a press, press out the rear bearing (inner race) from the drive pinion.

  • SST
  • 09950-00020

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


16. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PLATE WASHER
17. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

18. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

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

19. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - 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 separate it from the differential case.

20. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE

Place the bearing outer races on their respective bearings.

  • HINT:
  • Do not interchange the left and right outer races.

Install the assembled plate washers to the side bearing.

Install the differential case to the differential carrier.

  • HINT:
  • If it is difficult to install the differential case to the carrier, replace the plate washer with a thinner one.

However, select a plate washer that allows no clearance between it and the carrier.


Align the matchmarks on the bearing caps and differential carrier.

Install and uniformly tighten the 4 bolts a little at a time.

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

Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case runout.

  • Maximum case 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.

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

Place matchmarks on the differential case and differential cover.

Using a T10 "TORX" socket, remove the 5 set bolts and 3 pinion shaft pins.

Separate the cover and case.

Remove the 2 side gears, 2 side gear thrust washers, 4 pinion gears, 4 pinion gear thrust washers, 3 pinion shafts and holder from the differential case.

22. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, remove the side bearing.

  • SST
  • 09950-40011(09952-04010,09953-04020,09954-04010,09955-04061)
  • HINT:
  • Fix the claws of SST to the notches in the differential case.
23. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) - Disassembly. AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Using SST, 4 bolts and a press, remove the bearing.

  • SST
  • 09950-60010(09951-00580)
    09950-70010(09951-07150)