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Thank you for your reply and for the detailed information. I will order the parts and try to adjust the backlash using shims as described.

Exact, I have a HZJ70 from 1999. Regarding the thrust washer thicknesses, I have measured these : 1.95 mm 1.94 mm 2.25 mm 1.96 mm 1.97 mm 2.37 mm The free length of the preload spring measures 33.18 mm. A friend told me that he wound up the spring with a 1mm shim to give it more force and...

I see you have the same setup as my differential (see page 4 here: https://toyotamanuals.gitlab.io/RM0584E/htmlweb/rm0584e/rm/rm0584e/htmlweb/rm0584e/MANUAL.HTM/rm0584e/repair2/html/frame_rm00000318p000x.html). Have you found the part numbers for new clutch plates? On my side, the parts are...

Yes, exactly I have a 1HZ engine. I found some very interesting manuals: https://toyotamanuals.gitlab.io/toyotamanuals/ In the manual dedicated to the HZJ70, the exploded view clearly shows the 5 components (3 thrust washers and 2 clutch plates) ...

I didn’t think to measure the ring gear diameter when I disassembled the axle. The axle code on the engine bay plate is K085. I’ve attached two photos taken during disassembly. However, I’m a bit confused: isn’t “K” supposed to indicate a 9.5-inch differential? Since there are 10 bolts on the...

To illustrate :)

Hello everyone, I own a 1999 HZJ70(HZJ70LV-MNW) set up for bivouac / overland camping, mainly used for travel and off-road trips. I recently installed a Harrop / Eaton E-Locker in the rear axle. Originally, the vehicle was equipped with a factory rear LSD, but it was showing clear signs of...