Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
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If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the preload procedure. Do not back off the nut
to reduce the preload.
New bearing preload (at starting): 1.2 - 1.9 Nm (10.4 - 16.5 inch lbs.)
Reused bearing preload (at starting): 0.6 - 1.0 Nm (5.2 - 8.7 inch lbs.) If the preload is greater than the specification, replace the bearing
spacer.
20. Install differential case.
21. Install side bearing retainer.
a. Remove any old FIPG material and be careful not to drop oil on the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and side bearing retainer.
b. Clean contacting surfaces of any residual FIPG material using gasoline or alcohol.
c. Apply FIPG: Part No. 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281, or equivalent, to the side bearing retainer, as shown.
HINT: Install the side bearing retainer within 10 minutes after applying FIPG.
d. Install the side bearing retainer with the 10 bolts.
Torque to 69 Nm (51 ft. lbs.)
22. Check total preload.
23. Recheck ring gear backlash.
24. Recheck tooth contact between ring gear and drive pinion.
25. Check runout of companion flange.
26. Stake drive pinion nut.
27. Install side oil seal. Using SST 09608-32010 and a hammer, install a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the differential carrier end.
Side oil seal drive in depth: 0 mm (0 inch)
b. Coat the oil seal lip with MP geese.
28. W/ A.D.D.: Install intermediate shaft.
