Disassembly (Ring Gear Mounting Case & Center Differential Case)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 1994 Toyota MR2, 1993 Toyota MR2, 1993 Toyota Celica, 1992 Toyota MR2, and 1992 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove shaft snap ring. Remove oil pump drive gear. Place match marks on differential left and right case. Remove 12 bolts. Remove differential left case upward. See Figure.
- Place match marks on differential left case and ring gear. Using a plastic hammer, tap out ring gear. Remove "O" ring from case. Using Bearing Remover (09950-00020) and an arbor press, remove left case bearing.
- Remove thrust washer. Remove center differential case assembly. Remove shaft snap rings. Remove spacer. Remove following parts from case: 4 pinion shafts, pinion shaft holder, 4 differential pinions, 4 pinion thrust washers, differential side left gear and side gear thrust washer.
- Remove differential side right gear and conical spring washer. Note direction of conical spring washer for reassembly reference. Using bearing puller and an arbor press, remove right case bearing.