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1987 4runner SR5 Rear Differential Gasket Replacement DIY Guide (with Pics!)

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Old 10-23-2010 | 12:49 AM
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awsome write up man real easy to fallow for us nubes
Old 10-23-2010 | 01:07 AM
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i would have drained the diff first before pulling the shafts out = less of a mess

and it doesn't matter where your flange meets up with your shaft, no need to mark it.

if your just swapping thirds quickly you can also leave the brakes connected, and undo the bolts that hold the line to the axle and pull the shafts out far enough to pull the third out.
Sometimes it does matter and when I was still working at a shop I was always told to mark the flanges. Always did, never had any vibration issues. It just takes an extra second with a paint pen, punch or marker.

Good write up. And nice use of jackstands. Its nice to know there are people smart enough to still use them.

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Old 10-23-2010 | 06:48 AM
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Thanks so much for the write-up, I will be using this eventually (probably next year).
Old 10-23-2010 | 05:59 PM
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Just did this today on a 95! Good write up!
Old 10-23-2010 | 07:00 PM
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If only swapping the axle seals was so easy I think my diff seal AND my axle seals are leaking
Old 10-24-2010 | 12:33 AM
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Thanks guys! glad it helped people - that was the intent


Go SF Gaints!!!!!
Old 10-24-2010 | 09:22 AM
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nice write up bud, mine arent leaking but this makes it clear on how to swap them out in the future, thanks!
Old 10-28-2010 | 08:58 PM
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Good write up Phil, I'll probably be doing this in a couple days.
Old 10-29-2010 | 10:13 AM
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Good write up Phil, I'll probably be doing this in a couple days.

Thanks - hope it helps!

Feel free to add photos/tips to this thread that I don't have

Good luck!
Old 10-29-2010 | 03:02 PM
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Gaints suck or was that Giants? LOL Dallas really sucks!
Old 07-22-2013 | 02:40 PM
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Great write up, helped way more than the Hanes Manuel I was trying to use...
Old 07-22-2013 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks, glad I could lend a hand!

No leaks still
Old 10-16-2013 | 07:43 PM
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Just got mine changed. GOOD WRITE UP!
Old 10-16-2013 | 07:48 PM
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Great!
Old 01-03-2014 | 10:09 AM
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Holy crap !!!!! I need to do this! Mine is leaking
Old 01-03-2014 | 12:41 PM
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It's easy!

Recommend using Toyota fipg RED when you seal it up. Check your breather to see if it's clogged while you're down there. May also want to replace axle seals while they are out.
Old 01-09-2016 | 06:53 PM
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Great Write up! saved my ass! i have the Haynes manual and had none of the instructions i needed! Mahalo!!
Old 04-20-2023 | 01:37 PM
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Thank you so much

Thanks, You help me a lot, I end up doing it myself on my 89 toyota pickup 3.0 extend cab!!! Save me alot money

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