Description
Heading: Genuine Toyota Rear Axle Shaft – Part No. 42311-60201
Overview: Restore solid rear axle stability, heavy-duty rotational torque transfer, and dependable 4WD load distribution with the Genuine Toyota Rear Axle Shaft (42311-60201). Positioned inside the rear differential axle housing, this heavy-duty solid drive shaft connects the rear differential side gears directly to the rear wheel hub assembly. First of all, it features precision-machined drive splines and a forged steel flange engineered to handle severe torsional stress, heavy towing loads, and off-road impacts. In addition, it provides a continuous, high-strength structural link that maintains proper rear wheel bearing alignment and seal seating. Because of this, gear lash, rear axle shaft wobble, and differential oil seal leaks are prevented under load. Consequently, replacing a twisted, worn, or splined rear axle shaft restores original drive efficiency, eliminates rear drivetrain vibration, and ensures smooth power transfer to the pavement.
Key Benefits:
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Restores Heavy-Duty Drive Torque: To begin with, replacing a worn or spline-damaged axle shaft restores crisp gear engagement with the differential. As a result, power is transferred smoothly to the rear wheels without hesitation or clunking.
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Forged High-Tensile Steel Construction: Additionally, Toyota manufactures this drive shaft from induction-hardened, forged alloy steel. Therefore, it resists severe twisting forces, extreme weight loads, and harsh off-road pounding without snapping or warping.
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Protects Wheel Bearings & Axle Seals: Moreover, the high-precision machining ensures exact runout tolerances along the shaft length. Thus, rear oil seals and wheel hub bearings stay properly aligned without premature wear or fluid leaks.
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Exact Factory Spline & Flange Fitment: Most importantly, this is an official original equipment manufacturer component built to precise factory specs. So, it slides directly into the differential carrier and bolts to the rear hub without modification.
Specifications:
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Part Number: 42311-60201 / 4231160201
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Replaces / Cross-References: 42311-60200
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Part Name Code: 42311
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Part Description: Shaft, Rear Axle (Rear Drive Shaft)
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Condition: Brand New, 100% Genuine OEM Toyota / Lexus
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Placement on Vehicle: Rear Axle Assembly (Rear Drivetrain, Left Hand / Right Hand)
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Item Weight: Approximately 17.6 lbs (8.0 kgs)
Key Vehicle Compatibility: Specially engineered for Toyota heavy-duty 4WD utility platforms and full-size SUVs, including:
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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 / 76 / 78 / 79 Series (1999–2007 FZJ71, FZJ76, FZJ78, FZJ79, HZJ71, HZJ76, HZJ78, HZJ79, HDJ78, HDJ79)
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Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series / Cygnus (1998–2007 FZJ100, HDJ100, UZJ100 with 1FZ-FE, 1HD-FTE, and 2UZ-FE engines)
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Lexus LX470 (1998–2007 UJ100 4.7L V8 platforms)
