INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Install a new snap ring.
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with MP grease.
Set the snap ring with the opening side facing down.
Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
Note
Make sure that the snap ring opening is facing downwards when installing the rear drive shaft assembly.
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
Tech Tips
Whether or not the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft can be determined from the sound and feeling when tapping in the shaft.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
Install the differential support protector with the 3 nuts.
INSTALL NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 differential support protector.
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
for Front Differential:
Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
Note
Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
| Oil type |
|---|
| Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent. |
| Capacity |
|---|
| 0.7 to 0.8 liters (0.74 to 0.84 US qts., 0.62 to 0.70 Imp. qts.) |
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.
for Rear Differential:
Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.
Note
Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.
After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
| Oil type |
|---|
| Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent |
| Capacity |
|---|
| 1.3 to 1.4 liters (1.38 to 1.47 US qts., 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts.) |
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.