Tacoma 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
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outer race to the carrier.
HINT: First fit a washer with the same thickness as the washer which was removed, then after checking the tooth contact pattern, replace the
washer with one of a different thickness if necessary.
6. Install drive pinion rear bearing. Using SST 09506-35010 and a press, install the rear bearing onto the drive pinion.
7. Temporarily adjust drive pinion preload.
a. Install the drive pinion and front bearing.
HINT: Assemble the spacer, washers and oil seal after adjusting the gear contact pattern.
b. Using SST 09950-30010 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03050), install the companion flange.
c. Coat the threads of the nut with hypoid gear oil.
d. Adjust the drive pinion preload by tightening the companion flange nut. Using SST 09330-00021 to hold the flange, torque the nut.
NOTICE: As there is no spacer, tighten the nut a little at a time, being careful not to overtighten it.
e. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing: 1.0 - 1.6 Nm (8.7 - 13.9 inch lbs.)
Reused bearing: 0.5 - 0.8 Nm (4.4 - 6.9 inch lbs.)