Drivetrain

Inspection

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL PINION AND SIDE GEAR

(a) Check that there is no damage to the differential pinion or differential side gear.

If the differential pinion and/or differential side gear is damaged, replace the differential.

2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CASE

(a) Check that the differential case is not damaged.

If the differential case is damaged, replace it.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.