Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
d. Remove the differential case and bearing outer race from the carrier.
HINT: Tag the bearing outer races to show the location for reassembly.
5. Remove drive pinion.
6. Remove drive pinion rear bearing. 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.
7. Remove front and rear bearing outer races. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the outer races and adjusting washer from the carrier.
NOTICE: Do not remove the outer races except when replacing the bearings.
HINT: Measure the adjusting washer and note the thickness.
8. Remove ring gear.
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
b. Remove the 12 ring gear set bolts.
c. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
9. Check differential case runout.
a. Install the differential case in the differential carrier.
