4 Runner 2WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
a. Using the 09308-10010 SST, remove the oil seal.
b. Remove the oil slinger.
12. Remove the rear bearing and the bearing spacer, doing the following.
a. Using the 09556-22010 SST, remove the rear bearing from the drive pinion.
b. Remove the bearing spacer.
13. Remove the side bearing retainer after removing the 10 bolts and tap out the retainer with a plastic hammer.
14. Remove the differential case assembly.
15. Remove the drive pinion from the differential carrier.
16. Using the 09950-00020 SST and a press, remove the drive pinion front bearing and washer from the drive pinion.
NOTE: If the drive pinion or ring gear are damaged, replace them as a set.
17. Remove drive pinion bearing outer races.
a. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the front bearing outer race.
