4 Runner 2WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
NOTE: If the drive pinion or the ring gear are damaged, replace them as a set.
b. Remove the plate washer from the drive pinion.
16. Remove the front and rear bearing outer races and the oil storage ring, performing the following.
a. Using the 09308-00010 SST, remove the front bearing outer race.
b. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the oil storage ring.
c. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the rear bearing outer race.
17. Remove the ring gear by performing these steps.
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
b. Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the five lock plates.
c. Remove the ten ring gear set bolts and five lock plates.
d. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
18. Check the differential case runout.
If The Vehicle Came Without A Differential Lock:
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 no 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.
f.
Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case run out, the maximum runout is 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch).
g. Remove the differential case.
If The Vehicle Has A Differential Lock:
a. Install the differential case in the differential carrier and tighten the adjusting nut just to where there is no play in the bearing.
