1985 TOYOTA TERCEL Repair Manual

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension (FWD)RA.21
3. REMOVE NO.l SUSPENSION ARM
(d Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm
to the axle carrier.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm
to the body and remove the suspension arm.
REPLACEMENT OF NO.l BUSHING
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST, press out the bushing.
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2. INSTALL BUSHING
Using SST, press in a new bushing.
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CAUTION: Do not use a lubricant when pressing in
the bushing.
INSTALLATION OF SUSPENSION ARM
1. INSTALL NO.l SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Connect the suspension arm to the body with the
bolt and nut. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange
of the bracket, not over it.
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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
(d Connect the suspension arm to the axle carrier with
the bolt and nut. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: When connecting the suspension arm, insert the
lip of the nut into the hole on the suspension.
2. INSTALL NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Place the suspension arm in position.
(b) lnstall the cam and bolt holding the suspension arm
to the body. Do not torque the bolt yet.
(c) Align the cam plate mark at the same position it was
before removal.
(d) Install the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm to
the axle carrier. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange
of the suspension arm, not over it.
3. TOROUE SUSPENSION ARM SETTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle to stabi-
lize the suspension.
(d Torque the setting bolts with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
Torque: 89O kg-cm (64 ft-lb, 87 N.ml
4. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALTGNMENT (See page RA-31

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension (FWD)RA-23
Strut Rod
(See page RA-l61
REMOVAL OF STRUT ROD
1. JACK UP VEHICLE (See page RA-2OI
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and nut holding the strut rod to the
axle carrier.
b) Remove the bolt and nut holding the strut rod to the
body and remove the strut rod.
INSTALLATION OF STRUT ROD
1. INSTALL STRUT ROD
(a) Connect the strut rod to the body with the bolt and
nut Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange
of the bracket.
(b) Connect the strut rod to the axle carrier with the bolt
and nut. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: When connecting the strut rod, align the lip of
the nut with the groove on the bracket.
2. TOROUE STRUT ROD SETTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle to stabil-
ize the suspension.
(b) Torque the setting bolts with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
Torque: 890 kg-cm (64 ft-lb, 87 N'ml
3. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page RA-31

RA.24REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Troubleshooting (4WD)
TROUBLESHOOTING (4WD}
ProblemPossible causeRemedyPage
Oil leak at rear axleOil seals worn or damaged
Bearing retainer loose
Rear axle housing cracked
Replace oil seal
Replace retainer
Repair as necessary
RA-25
RA-25
Oil leak at pinion shaftOil level too high or wrong grade
Oil sealworn or damaged
Companion flange loose or damaged
Drain and replace oil
Replace oil seal
Tighten or replace flange
RA-28
RA-28
Noise in rear axleOil level low or wrong grade
Excessive backlash between drive pinion
and ring or side gear
Ring, drive pinion or side gears worn or
chipped
Drive pinion bearing worn
Axle shaft bearing worn
Side bearing loose or worn
Drain and replace oil
Check backlash
Check gears
Replace bearing
Replace bearing
Tighten or replace bearings
RA-28
RA-28
RA-28
RA.25
RA-36
BottomingVehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Springs weak
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
RA.43
RA.43

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Axle Shaft (4WD)RA-25
WheelBrake Drum
Rear Axle Shaft
Bearing
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REAR AXLE SHAFT (4WD)
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE SHAFT
1. REMOVE WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM
2. REMOVE FOUR BACKING PLATE MOUNTING NUTS
REMOVE REAR AXLE
Using SST, pull out the rear axle.
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CAUTION: When pulling out the rear axle, be careful
not to damage the oil seal.

RA-26REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Axte Shaft (4WD)
INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF REAR AXLE
SHAFT COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT AND FLANGE FOR
WEAR, DAMAGE OR RUNOUT
Maximum shaft runout: 1.5 mm {0.059 in.}
Maximum flange runout: 0.1 mm (0.0O4 in.)
lf the rear axle shaft or flange is damaged or worn, or if
their runout is greater than maximum, replace the rear axle
shaft.
INSPECT REAR AXLE BEARING FOR WEAR OR
DAMAGE
lf the bearing is damaged or worn, replace it.
REMOVE BEARING INNER RETAINER
(a) Using a grinder, grind down the inner retainer.
(b) Using a chisel and hammet cut off the retainer andremove it from the shaft.
REMOVE BEARING FROM SHAFT
Using SST, press the bearing off the shaft.
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INSTALL BEARING OUTER RETAINER AND NEW
BEARING ON SHAFT
Using SST, press on the bearing outer retainer and new
bearing.
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6. INSTALL BEARING INNER RETAINER ON SHAFT
(d Gradually heat the bearing inner retainer to about
150'C (302'F) in an oil bath.
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150'c lnner Retainer

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Axle Shaft (4WD)RA..27
(b) While the inner retainer is still hot, press the retainer
on the shaft with SST.
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NOTE: Be sure that there is no oil or grease on the rear
axle shaft or retainer.
Face the non-beveled side of the inner retainer toward the
bearing.
7. INSPECT OIL SEAL FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE
lf the seal is damaged or worn, replace it.
8. REMOVE OIL SEAL FROM AXLE HOUSING
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
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9. INSTALL NEW OIL SEAL IN AXLE HOUSING
(d Apply MP grease to the oil seal.
(b) Using SST, drive in the oil seal to a depth of 5.6 mm
(0.220 ini.
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INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE SHAFT
{See page RA-25}
1. APPIY LIOUID SEALEAR TO BOTH SIDES OF
END AND RETAINER GASKETS
2. PLACE NEW END AND RETAINER GASKETS IN
POSTTtON
Face the notch of the gasket downward.
3. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT IN HOUSING
(a) Face the notch of the retainer downward.
(b) Install the rear axle shaft with four new self-locking
nuts.
Torque: 670 kg-cm (48 ft-tb, 66 N'm)
NOTE:
o Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
o When inserting the axle shaft, be careful not to hit or
dent the oil deflector inside the axle housing.
4. INSTALL BRAKE DRUM AND WHEEL
Drive in

RA.28REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSTON - Differentiat (4WD)
DIFFERENTIAL (4WD)
COMPONENTS
Pinion Shaft I
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Pinion Gear
Differential Case
Oil Slinger
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Differential Carrier