4 Runner 2WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
3. Install the ring gear on differential case after performing these steps.
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.
c. Carefully remove the ring gear from the boiling water.
d. After the moisture on the ring gear has completely evaporated, quickly install the ring gear to the differential case.
e. Align the matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
f.
Temporarily install five new lock plates and ten set bolts.
g. After the ring gear cools down enough, tighten the set bolts to 97 Nm (71 ft. lbs.) uniformly and a little at a time.
h. Using a drift punch and hammer, stake the ten lock plates.
NOTE: Stake one claw flush with the flat surface of the bolt. For the claw contacting the protruding portion of the bolt, stake the half on the
tightening side.
4. Check the ring gear runout by performing the following.
a. Install the differential case onto the carrier and tighten the adjusting nut just to where there is no play in the bearings.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the ring gear runout. The maximum runout is 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch).
c. Remove the differential case from the carrier.
