Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
16. Install new bearing spacer, rear bearing and oil slinger.
a. Install a new bearing spacer and place the rear bearing and oil slinger.
b. Using SST 09950-30010 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020) and the companion flange, install the rear
bearing then remove the companion flange.
17. Install oil seal.
a. Coat a new oil seal lip with MP grease.
b. Using SST 09554-22010 and a hammer, install the oil seal.
Oil seal drive in depth: 4.5 mm (0.177 inch)
18. Install companion flange.
a. Place the companion flange on the drive pinion.
b. Coat the threads of a new nut with hypoid gear oil.
c. Using SST 09330-00021 to hold the flange, torque the nut.
Torque to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
19. Adjust drive pinion preload. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
If the preload is less than the specification, retighten the nut 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.) a little at a time until the specified preload is reached.
Maximum torque: 223 Nm (165 ft. lbs.)
