4 Runner Limited 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
REMOVAL
1. Remove the bolt and actuator from the differential carrier.
2. Remove the O-ring.
3. If the vehicle has a differential lock, remove the indicator switch and gasket.
4. If the vehicle has a differential lock, remove the shift fork shaft by performing these procedures.
a. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the two straight screw plugs.
b. Remove the spring seat, compression spring and ball.
c. Using a pin punch and hammer, remove the slotted spring pin.
d. Remove the two bolts from the shaft retainer.
e. Using a plastic hammer, remove the shaft retainer.
f.
Remove the shift fork shaft.