Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
d. Remove the 2 adjusting nuts.
e. Remove the differential case with the side bearing outer races from the differential carrier.
HINT: Tag the disassembled parts to show the location for reassembly.
5. Remove drive pinion. Remove the drive pinion with the rear bearing.
6. Remove drive pinion rear bearing.
a. Using SST 09950-00020 and a press, remove the bearing from the drive pinion.
HINT: If the drive pinion or ring gear are damaged, replace them as a set.
b. Remove the plate washer from the drive pinion.
7. Remove front and rear bearing outer race. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the outer races from the carrier.
8. Remove ring gear.
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
b. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, 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 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.
