Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
Differential Carrier (2RZ-FE)
1. Assemble differential side.
a. Install the proper thrust washers on the side gears.
Washer thickness:
1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
1.1 mm (0.043 inch)
1.2 mm (0.047 inch)
1.3 mm (0.051 inch)
HINT: Select thrust washers which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
b. Install the side gears, pinion gears, pinion gear thrust washers and pinion shaft in the differential case.
HINT: Align the holes of the differential case and pinion shaft.
c. Measure the side gear backlash with holding one pinion gear toward the differential case. If the backlash is not within the specification, select
an appropriate thickness for the side gear thrust washer.
Backlash: 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 inch)
d. Using a pin punch and a hammer, install the straight pin through the differential case and hole of the pinion shaft
e. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the outside of the differential case pin hole.
2. Install side bearings. Using SST 09550-10012 (09252-10010, 09557-10010), 09950-60010 (09951-00450) and a press, install the bearing into the
differential case.
3. Install ring gear on differential case.
a. Clean the contact surfaces of the differential case and ring gear.
b. Heat the ring gear to about 100° C (212° F) in boiling water.
