Sequoia 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
e. 4WD: Adjust the drive pinion preload by tightening the companion flange nut.
HINT: Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.
SST 09330-00021
NOTICE: As there is no spacer, tighten the nut a little at a time and be careful not to overtighten it.
f.
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the drive pinion using the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing 1.3 - 1.9 Nm (13 - 19 kgf-cm, 11.4 - 16.7 inch lbs.)
Reused bearing 0.8 - 1.1 Nm (8 - 11 kgf-cm, 7.0 - 9.7 inch lbs.)
g. 2WD: Remove the stud bolts from the companion flange.
8. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
a. Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective bearings. Make sure the right and left races are not interchanged.
b. Install the differential case in the carrier.
9. ADJUST RING GEAR BACKLASH
a. Install the plate washer on the ring gear back side.
HINT: Make sure that the ring gear has backlash.
b. Tap on the ring gear with a plastic hammer so that the washer fits to the bearing.
