Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
a. Using a chisel and a hammer, unstake the nut.
b. Using SST 09330-00021 to hold the flange, remove the nut.
c. Using SST 09950-30010 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020), remove the companion flange.
7. Remove oil seal and oil slinger.
a. Using SST 09308-10010, remove the oil seal.
b. Remove the oil slinger.
8. Remove rear bearing and bearing spacer.
a. Using SST 09556-22010, remove the rear bearing from the drive pinion.
b. Remove the bearing spacer.
9. Remove side bearing retainer. Remove the 10 bolts and tap out the retainer with a plastic hammer.
10. Remove differential case assembly.
11. Remove drive pinion from differential carrier.