Removal (Except Land Cruiser)
- Index mark propeller shaft and companion flange and set parking brake. Disconnect and remove propeller shaft.
- On Corona and Pickup models, measure and record total pinion preload with pull scale attached to pinion flange at one of the propeller shaft bolt holes. Measurement is made within the small movement caused by the ring gear and axle shaft backlash. Axle shafts are locked by parking brake.
- On all models, loosen stacked portion of pinion shaft nut. Install suitable holding tool to flange and remove the nut. Using flange puller, remove pinion flange. Remove oil seal using suitable puller and remove oil slinger. Remove bearing with bearing puller, then remove spacer and shim (Pickup 8" differential).
NOTE: Toyota recommends installing new spacer for Celica, Corona and Supra models whenever oil seal is replaced.