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Differentials & Axle Shafts: Specifications Lexus LX J100

CAPACITY

Application(1) Quantity - Qts. (L)
Front Differential1.8 (1.7)
Rear Differential
With ELD (2)3.4 (3.2)
Without ELD3.5 (3.3)
(1) Approximate quantity listed. (2) Electronic Locking Differential (ELD)
(1)Approximate quantity listed.
(2)Electronic Locking Differential (ELD)

DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CAPACITY

AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Companion Flange Runout
Lateral.0035" (0.090 mm)
Vertical.0035" (0.090 mm)
Differential Case Runout.0028" (.071 mm)
Drive Pinion Rotating Torque
New Bearings8.9-14.2 INCH lbs. (1.0-1.6 N.m)
Used Bearings4.4-7.1 INCH lbs. (0.5-0.8 N.m)
Ring Gear Backlash.0051-.0071" (0.130-0.180 mm)
Ring Gear Runout.0028" (.071 mm)
Side Gear Backlash.0059" (0.150 mm)
Total Assembled Preload (1)3.5-5.3 INCH lbs. (0.4-0.6 N.m)
(1) Add this amount to drive pinion rotating torque to obtain total preload.
(1)Add this amount to drive pinion rotating torque to obtain total preload.

AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT DIFFERENTIAL)

ApplicationSpecification
Companion Flange Runout
Lateral.0039" (0.100 mm)
Vertical.0039" (0.100 mm)
Differential Case Runout.0016" (0.040 mm)
Drive Pinion Rotating Torque
New Bearings11.5-15.9 INCH lbs. (1.3-1.8 N.m)
Used Bearings5.7-8.1 INCH lbs. (0.6-0.9 N.m)
Ring Gear Backlash.0051-.0071" (0.130-0.180 mm)
Ring Gear Runout.0020" (0.050 mm)
Side Gear Backlash.0008-.0059" (0.020-.0150 mm)
Total Assembled Preload (1)
With ELD2.7-4.4 INCH lbs. (0.3-0.5 N.m)
Without ELD3.3-5.6 INCH lbs. (0.4-0.6 N.m)
(1) Add this amount to drive pinion rotating torque to obtain total preload.
(1)Add this amount to drive pinion rotating torque to obtain total preload.

AXLE ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS (REAR DIFFERENTIAL)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Caliper Bolt91 (123)
Brakeline-To-Brake Caliper Union Nut11 (15)
Differential Carrier Cover35 (47)
Differential Carrier-To-Differential Tube Bolt77 (104)
Differential Case Bolt72 (98)
Differential Pinion Nut80 (108)
Drive Shaft Companion Flange Bolt/Nut59 (80)
Filler Plug36 (49)
Flange-To-Axle Hub Nut24 (33)
Hub Bearing Lock Nut47 (64)
Knuckle Arm-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt108 (146)
Ring Gear Bolt72 (98)
Side Bearing Cap Bolt63 (85)
Steering Knuckle Nut
Upper81 (110)
Lower117 (159)
Tie Rod End Nut90 (122)
Wheel Bearing Adjusting Nut
Step 144 (59)
Step 2(1)
Wheel Bearing Lock Nut47 (64)
Wheel Lug Nut97 (132)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
ABS Sensor Bolt71 (8.0)
(1) Turn axle hub several times to settle bearing. Loosen adjusting nut until it can rotate by hand. Retighten adjusting nut to 38-57 INCH lbs. (4.3-6.5 N.m).
(1)Turn axle hub several times to settle bearing. Loosen adjusting nut until it can rotate by hand. Retighten adjusting nut to 38-57 INCH lbs. (4.3-6.5 N.m).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT DIFFERENTIAL)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Backing Plate-To-Axle Housing Nut91 (123)
Brake Caliper Bolt76 (103)
Brakeline-To-Brake Caliper Union Nut11 (15)
Differential Carrier-To-Axle Housing Nut53 (72)
Differential Case Bolt
With ELD
Left101 (137)
Right43 (58)
Without ELD
Left101 (137)
Right35 (47)
Differential Pinion Nut181-325 (245-441)
Drain Plug36 (49)
Drive Shaft Companion Flange Bolt/Nut78 (106)
ELD Actuator Bolt18 (24)
ELD Actuator Cover13 (18)
ELD Indicator Switch30 (41)
Filler Plug36 (49)
Ring Gear Bolt101 (137)
Shift Fork Shaft Bolt (ELD)15 (20)
Side Bearing Cap Bolt
With ELD83 (113)
Without ELD61 (83)
Wheel Lug Nut97 (132)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Adjusting Nut Lock Bolt115 (13.0)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (REAR DIFFERENTIAL)