Previa Van LE 4WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC SC MFI (1997)
7. Remove front and rear bearing outer race.
NOTICE: Do not remove the outer races except when replacing the bearings.
Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the outer race from the carrier.
8. Remove ring gear.
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
b. Using a screwdriver, unstake the lock plates.
c. Remove the 10 bolts and 5 lock plates.
d. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
9. Check differential case runout.
a. Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective bearings. Check that the left and right outer races are not interchanged.
b. Install the differential case in the differential carrier.
c. When there is not play left in the side bearings, install the plate washers.
d. Align the matchmarks on the bearing cap and differential carrier.
e. Install and uniformly tighten the 4 bearing cap bolts in several passes.
f.
Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case runout.
Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
g. Remove the differential case.
