- Safety & baseline
- Work only on a solid level surface, use jack stands (never rely on a jack alone), wheel chocks, safety glasses and gloves.
- Get the vehicle service/repair manual for the exact Toyota model with the 5S‑FE (transaxle/differential torque specs, shim thickness tables, assembly order). You need the factory values — this guide is procedural and diagnostic, not a replacement for spec sheets.
- Clean, well‑lit workspace and a parts tray or labeled bags for bolts and small parts. Contamination/dirt ruins bearings and gear assemblies.

- What “differential gear repair” covers here
- Service and repair of the differential/final drive inside a Toyota transaxle or transaxle differential: diagnosing noise/play, replacing worn or damaged ring & pinion or spider gears, replacing bearings/seals, and correctly setting pinion depth, backlash and bearing preload so the gear mesh is correct.

- Tools — purpose, detailed description, and how to use each
- Floor jack and jack stands
- Description: 2‑ton+ hydraulic floor jack and heavy duty jack stands rated for the vehicle.
- Use: Lift vehicle with the floor jack at recommended lift points, place stands under solid frame or jacking points, lower onto stands. Never crawl under vehicle on just a jack.
- Wheel chocks
- Description: Rubber or wooden blocks to block wheels.
- Use: Place behind remaining wheels to prevent roll.
- Basic hand tool set (ratchet, metric sockets, combination wrenches, extensions)
- Description: 3/8" and 1/2" drive ratchets, deep and shallow metric sockets (common sizes for Toyota), breaker bar.
- Use: Remove wheels, axles, transaxle/differential fasteners. Breaker bar gives extra leverage for tight bolts; use impact or breaker cautiously.
- Torque wrench (click‑type, appropriate ranges)
- Description: Quality torque wrench covering low and high ranges needed for pinion preload and ring gear bolts.
- Use: Tighten fasteners to factory specs. For pinion preload measurement, use specified small-range torque wrench or adapter to measure rotational torque where required.
- Impact wrench (optional)
- Description: Pneumatic or electric gun to speed bolt removal.
- Use: Helpful for stubborn bolts; do final tightening with torque wrench only. Not required but saves time.
- Screwdrivers, pry bars, rubber mallet
- Description: Flat and Phillips screwdrivers, pry bars, soft‑face mallet.
- Use: Pry off covers and components carefully; use mallet to seat parts without damaging surfaces.
- Drain pan & fluid transfer tools
- Description: Oil drain pan, pump or funnel.
- Use: Drain differential fluid before disassembly; capture/shield used fluid.
- Bearing puller / slide hammer with adapters
- Description: Three‑arm puller or slide hammer with bearing cups/adapters.
- Use: Remove press‑fit bearings or races from shafts/housings. Attach evenly and pull straight to avoid housing damage.
- Hydraulic press (or access to a press at a shop)
- Description: 10–20 ton shop press with suitable arbor plates and bearing drivers.
- Use: Press bearings on and off shafts and carriers squarely. Essential to avoid hammering bearings — pressing ensures correct seating and avoids race damage.
- Bearing/bushing driver and seal driver set
- Description: Hollow and solid driver punches and cups sized to fit bearing OD and oil seals.
- Use: Drive bearings, races and seals into bores evenly. Use with hammer or press as appropriate.
- Snap ring pliers
- Description: Pliers for internal/external circlips.
- Use: Remove/install snap rings that retain bearings/gears.
- Gear puller / ring gear removal method (bolts + heat)
- Description: Long bolts and puller attachments or careful controlled heat to slightly expand parts.
- Use: Remove ring gear from carrier — may be bolted; heat the carrier lightly to break thread lock. Follow safety when heating.
- Dial indicator with magnetic base (0.001" resolution)
- Description: Dial gauge that measures small linear movement, with a strong base.
- Use: Measure backlash (side‑to‑side clearance) between ring and pinion, and runout on bearings/rings.
- Micrometer or high‑quality calipers and depth micrometer
- Description: Outside micrometer for shaft and gear measurements; calipers for general use.
- Use: Measure pinion shaft diameter, shim thicknesses, bearing OD/ID to calculate shim needs and verify new parts.
- Feeler gauges (optional)
- Description: Thin blades for measuring small clearances.
- Use: Checking clearances where needed.
- Marking compound / gear pattern compound (Prussian blue or specialized white compound)
- Description: Paste used to coat ring gear teeth to see contact pattern.
- Use: Apply to gear teeth, rotate pinion under load to reveal contact patch location. Essential for correct pinion depth and backlash.
- Punches and drift set
- Description: Pin punches, drift punches.
- Use: Remove roll pins and align components during installation.
- Heat source (propane torch or induction heater) — use carefully
- Description: Torch or induction heater for controlled heating.
- Use: Heat carrier or ring gear slightly to ease removal/installation; do not overheat bearings or seals — use sparingly and with safety.
- Cleaners and lubricants
- Description: Brake cleaner or parts solvent, gear oil, assembly lube, anti‑seize or thread locker (per manual).
- Use: Clean parts before reassembly; use assembly lube on bearings/gears for initial start. Use correct gear oil grade specified by Toyota.
- Magnet and lint‑free cloths
- Description: Small magnet to pick metal debris, clean rags.
- Use: Remove metal shavings and keep parts clean.
- Service manual, torque tables, replacement parts list
- Description: Factory or reputable aftermarket manual with exploded diagrams and specs.
- Use: Reference for bolt torques, shim sizes, preload targets and correct procedure.

- Extra/specialty tools and why they’re required (if you want a correct final assembly)
- Dial indicator with magnetic base
- Why required: Accurate backlash measurement and to verify runout/contact pattern; you cannot reliably set gear mesh without it.
- Hydraulic press
- Why required: Pressing bearings on/off without damage; hammering risks bearing race and shaft damage.
- Bearing puller / slide hammer
- Why required: Many bearings and races are interference fit; puller avoids destroying the housing.
- Gear marking compound
- Why required: Visualizes tooth contact patch so you can set pinion depth/backlash correctly; guessing will cause noisy or short‑lived gears.
- Pinion depth shims or crush sleeve (specific to design)
- Why required: Pinion depth controls where teeth mesh on ring gear; using the correct shim/crush sleeve ensures correct contact.
- Spare ring gear bolts (one‑time torque stretch bolts)
- Why required: Many manufacturers require replacement bolts; reusing can risk loosening or breakage.

- When parts must be replaced (what to inspect and why)
- Bearings
- Inspect for roughness, pitting, play, metal contamination, noise when spun by hand.
- Replace when any wear or roughness is present — bearings are inexpensive relative to damage they cause if left.
- Seals and gaskets
- Inspect for leaks, hardening, cuts.
- Replace whenever disassembling the unit — seals fail after removal and reused seals leak.
- Ring & pinion gear set
- Inspect teeth for pitting, chipped teeth, toe/face erosion, scoring or heavy wear.
- Replace the gear set if teeth are damaged or contact pattern is wrong and cannot be corrected with shims — worn gears will be noisy and fail.
- Carrier bearings and races
- Inspect for wear/pitting.
- Replace with new bearings and often replace races/carrier or have them machined if damaged.
- Crush sleeve or pinion shims
- Replace crush sleeve when removing pinion if the design uses a crush sleeve; if shims are used, new shim set may be needed to obtain correct depth.
- Ring gear bolts
- Replace per manual — many are torque‑to‑yield or require specified replacement.
- Spider gears/side gears (differential internals)
- Inspect for wear, chips — replace if any damage or excessive play.
- Axle shafts (if splines damaged or bearing surfaces worn)
- Replace if splines or bearing journal surfaces are scored or deformed.

- High‑level repair procedure (sequence and key actions)
- Preparation
- Drain differential/transaxle fluid into a pan and properly dispose or save for inspection.
- Remove drive axles (CV shafts) from differential/transaxle following manual; label and bag hardware.
- Remove transaxle/differential assembly if needed to access the carrier (many repairs are easier with the unit removed).
- Disassembly
- Remove differential cover (if applicable) or split transaxle halves per manual.
- Mark relative positions of housing/carrier and take photos for reference.
- Remove ring gear bolts and separate ring gear from carrier (heat carrier lightly if stuck).
- Press bearings/races off carrier and pinion as required using puller/press.
- Remove pinion and inspect bearings, crush sleeve/shims.
- Inspection & measurement
- Clean all mating surfaces and examine teeth for wear/pitting/chips and bearing race wear.
- Measure pinion shaft and bearing journals for wear with micrometer; compare to spec to decide re‑use.
- Place new bearings on bench and compare fits; inspect races.
- Replace worn parts
- Install new bearings and races with press/driver. Replace seals and gaskets.
- If ring & pinion replaced, use a matched set (ring and pinion are machined as a pair).
- Setting pinion depth and preload
- Install pinion with new crush sleeve or initial shim and tighten pinion nut to specified torque to set preload (follow service manual procedure). Measure pinion bearing preload using appropriate tool or torque wrench per manual.
- If the design uses shims for depth, fit shims and test pattern; adjust shims until correct pattern.
- Setting backlash and carrier bearing preload
- Install ring gear on carrier and tighten ring bolts to spec (usually in stages).
- Use dial indicator to set backlash to the specified value by changing carrier shims or moving carrier laterally as the design allows.
- Check bearing preload for carrier bearings per manual (may require changing shim stack).
- Check gear tooth contact pattern
- Apply thin layer of gear marking compound to ring gear teeth, rotate the pinion several revolutions under load (rotate the assembly with pinion held stationary then apply torque in the operating direction).
- Inspect contact patch — it should be centered between face and flank and not too close to the root or tip.
- Iterate pinion depth and backlash adjustments until correct pattern is obtained.
- Final assembly
- Torque all bolts to factory specs, install new seals, refill with specified gear oil, and reassemble axles/transaxle.
- Road test and listen for noise; recheck after short drive and verify no leaks and correct operation.

- How to interpret gear contact pattern (brief)
- Pattern centered on face and flank and about halfway up the tooth thickness = correct.
- Pattern toward the toe (inner edge) = pinion too deep or backlash too tight.
- Pattern toward the heel (outer edge) = pinion too shallow or backlash too loose.
- Pattern high on tooth = shallow; low = deep. Adjust shims/crush sleeve accordingly and retest.

- Common beginner pitfalls and fixes
- Reusing old bearings/seals — leads to early failure. Replace bearings and seals when unit is opened.
- Skipping dial indicator and gear pattern checks — results in noisy gears and premature wear.
- Overheating parts with torch — can ruin heat treatment of gears or damage seals. Use heat only briefly and carefully.
- Improper torque — under or over torquing fasteners causes loosening or breakage; always use torque wrench and correct spec.
- Not cleaning metal debris — leaving ferrous shavings will destroy new bearings and gears.

- When to get professional help (brief)
- No press or bearing puller access, inability to measure or set backlash/pinion depth, or if ring & pinion replacement requires machining: consult a machine shop or drivetrain specialist. Proper setup often requires specialist tools and experience to obtain long life and quiet operation.

- Parts you’ll likely buy when doing differential work
- Ring & pinion gear set (matched pair) — if teeth are damaged or worn
- Pinion bearing(s) and carrier bearings (full bearing kit)
- Pinion crush sleeve or pinion depth shims (or shim kit for carrier)
- Carrier shims (as needed to set backlash)
- Seals (pinion seal, axle seals)
- Ring gear bolts (if specified to replace)
- Differential gasket or RTV sealant (per manual)
- Spider/side gears and limited slip components if worn (if vehicle has LSD)
- Specified gear oil

- Final notes and quick checklist before starting
- Have the service manual and the replacement parts list on hand.
- Assemble all required tools before beginning — especially the dial indicator and press or arrangement for pressing.
- Replace bearings and seals whenever the differential is disassembled.
- Verify correct gear pattern with compound before final torquing.
- Work methodically and keep parts labeled and clean.

- Quick summary
- You can do differential repair as a beginner if you have a disciplined work method, the correct service manual, and access to or ownership of the specialty tools listed (dial indicator, press/puller, gear marking compound). If you lack those, plan to rent tools or use a machine shop — improper setup will give noisy gears and short life.

(End of instructions — follow your factory manual for all specification values and step‑by‑step torque/measurement procedures.)
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