Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
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c. Using SST 09330-00021 to hold the flange, torque the nut.
Torque to 147 Nm (109 ft lbs.)
19. Adjust drive pinion preload. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing: 1.1 - 1.7 Nm (10.0 - 15.2 inch lbs.)
Reused bearing: 0.6 - 0.9 Nm (5.7 - 8.3 inch lbs.)
If the preload is greater than the specification, replace the bearing spacer.
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: 451 Nm (333 ft. lbs.)
If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the preload procedure. Do not back off the
pinion nut to reduce the preload.
20. Check total preload. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.
Total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus: 0.4 - 0.6 Nm (3.5 - 5.2 inch lbs.)
21. Check ring gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.
Backlash: 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 inch)
22. Recheck tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion.
23. Check runout of companion flange.
24. Stake drive pinion nut.
With Differential Lock
1. Remove dust deflector to companion flange. Using SST 09950-00020 and a press, remove the dust deflector.
