Tacoma 4WD L4-164.4 2693cc 2.7L DOHC (3RZ-FE) (1996)
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b. Using SST 09950-60010 (09951-00650), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) and a press, remove the plate washer and outer race from the
differential carrier.
15. 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.
16. Remove side bearings. Using SST 09950-40010 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04060, 09957-04010,
09958-04010), 09950-60010 (09951-00480), remove the side bearings from the differential case.
HINT: Fix the claws of SST to the notch in the differential case.
17. Disassemble differential case assembly.
a. Using a pin punch and a hammer, remove the straight pin.
b. Remove these parts from the differential case:
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Pinion shaft.
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2 pinion gears.
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2 pinion gear thrust washers.
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2 side gears.
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2 side gear thrust washers.
