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PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller ShaftPR.3
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY OF
PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR-21
1. DISCONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE FROM
COMPANION FLANGE ON DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Place matchmarks on the flanges.
(b) Remove the four bolts and nuts.
2. REMOVE TWO BOLTS HOLDING CENTER SUPPORT
BEARING TO BODY
3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT
h) Pull out the yoke from the transmission.
(b) Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.
ssT 09325-1 20rO
4. SEPARATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the flanges.
(b) Remove the four bolts and nuts.
5. REMOVE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING FROM
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of
the nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.
ssT 09330-00020
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PR-6 PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeiler Shaft
SST
3. ASSEMBTE PROPELLER SHAFT AND
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect
them with the four bolts and nuts.
Torque: 430 kg-cm (31 ft-|b,42 N.ml
4, INSERT SLEEVE YOKE IN TRANSMISSION
{a) Apply MP grease to the outsade diameter and splines
of the yoke.
(b) Remove SST.
ssT 09325-12010
(c) Push the yoke into the transmission.
5. CONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE TO
COMPANION FLANGE ON DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the
them with the four bolts and nuts.
(b) Torgue the nuts.
Torque: 43O kg-cm (31 ft-tb,42 N.m)
6. CONNECT CENTER SUPPORT BEARING TO BODY
ta) Place the height washer between the body and
center support bearing, and install the two mount
bolts finger tight.
NOTE: Some vehicles do not have a height washer..
In this case, it is not necessary to insert one.
(b) Check that the bearing bracket is at right angles to
the propeller shaft Adjust the bracket if necessary.
(c) Check that the center line of the center bearing is set
to the center line of the bracket when the vehicle is in
a no-load condition.
Adjust the bracket if necessary.
(d) Torque the mount bolts.
Torque: 375 kg-cm Q7 tt-ab,37 N.m)
Front 1-
Center of CenterBearing
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RA.1
REAR AXLE AND
SUSPENSION
(FWD}
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
REAR AXLE HUB AND CARRIER
Sedan
Wagon
REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
Suspension Arm
Strut Rod
(4wD)
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR AXLE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FOUR LINK TYPE REAR SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Rear Shock Absorber
Lateral Control Rod
Upper and Lower Control Arm
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Page
RA-2
RA-3
RA.5
RA-5
RA-l2
RA.l6
RA.l7
RA.20
RA.23
RA.24
RA-25
RA.28
RA'42
RA.43
RA.46
RA-48
RA.s1
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RA.28REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSTON - Differentiat (4WD)
DIFFERENTIAL (4WD)
COMPONENTS
Pinion Shaft I
*:#ffi#6--
Pinion Gear
Differential Case
Oil Slinger
-rb, N.m)l : Tightening torque
O : Non-reusable part
Differential Carrier
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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Differential (4WD)RA.29
SST
ON.VEHICLE REPLACEMENT OF OIL SEAL
1. DISCONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT FROM
DIFFERENTIAL (See page PR-3)
2. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE(See step 7 on page RA-31)
3. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND OIL SLINGER
(d Using SST, remove the oil seal from the housing.
ssT 09308-10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
4. REMOVE FRONT BEARING AND BEARING SPACER(See step 9 on page RA-311
5. INSTALL NEW BEARING SPACER AND FRONT
BEARING (See step 9 on page RA-391
6. INSTALL OIL SLINGER AND NEW OIL SEAL
(a) lnstall the oil singer facing as shown.
(b) Using SST, drive in a new oil seal as shown.
ssr 09554-3001 1
Oil seal drive in depth: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.l
(c) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
7, INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE(See step 11 on page RA-39)
8. ADJUST DRIVE PINION
(See step 12 on page RA-4OI
9. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
10. CONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT FLANGE TO
COMPANION FLANGE (See page PR-6)
1 1. CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Fill with hypoid gear pil if necessary.
Oil grade: API GL-s hypoid gear oil
Viscosity: Above - 18'C (O"F) SAE 90
Below - 18'C (O"Fl SAE 8OW
or 8OW-90
Capacity: 1.O liters (1.1 US qts, 0.9 lmp. qts)
Torque the filler plug.
Torque: 500 kg-cm (36 ft-lb, 49 N.m)5 mm (O.20 in.)
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RA.30REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Differential {4WD)
REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL
(See page RA-28)
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT (See page RA-25)
3. DISCONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT FROM
DIFFERENTIAL (See page RA-28)
4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL
(See page RA-281
NOTE: lf the differential is noisy, perform the following
pre-inspection before disassembly to determine the cause.
lf the differential has severe problems, disassemble and
repair as necessary.
1. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT
Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (O.OO28 in.l
lf the runout is exceeds maximum, replace the ring gear.
2. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Backlash: 0.10 - 0.15 mm (O.OO39 - O.OO59 in.)
lf the backlash is not within specification, adjust the side
bearing preload or repair as necessary. (See step 5 on
page RA-36)
3, INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION (See step 6 on page RA-38)
Note the tooth contacting position.
4. CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Measure the side gear backlash while holding one pinion
gear toward the case.
Standard backlash:
O.OZ - 0.15 mm (0.0008 - 0.0059 in.)
lf the backlash is not within specification, install the cor-
rect thrust washers.
5. CHECK DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the back-
lash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload: 4-7 kg-cm
{3.5 - 6.1 in.-lb, 0.4 - O.7 N'm}
6. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
Total preload:
In addition to drive pinion preload
2 - 4 kg-cm $.7 ' 3.5 in.-lb, O.2 - O.4 N'm)
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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSTON - Differentiat (4WD)RA-31
7. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of
the nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut and
washer.
ssT 09330-00020
b) Using SST, remove the companion flange.
ssT 09557-22022
8. REMOVE OIL SEAL AND OIL SLTNGER
h) Using SST, remove the oil seal from the housing.
ssr 09308-10010
(b) Remove the oil slinger.
9. REMOVE FRONT BEARING AND BEARING SPACER
(a) Using SST, remove the front bearing from the drivepinion.
ssT 09556-12010
(b) Remove the bearing spacer.
lf the front bearing is damaged or worn, replace the bear-ing.
10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE FROM CARRIER
(d Put matchmarks on the bearing cap and differential
carrier.
(b) Remove the two adjusting nut locks.
(c) Remove the two bearing caps and two adjusting nuts.
(d) Remove the two bearing outer races.
(d Remove the differential case.
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RA.32REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Differential (4WD)
NOTE: Tag the disassembled parts to show the location
for reassembly.
11. REMOVE DRIVE PINION FROM DIFFERENTIAL
CARRIER
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF
DIFFERENTIAL
(See page RA-281
1. REPLACE DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING RACE
(a) Using SST and a press, pull out the rear bearing from
the drive pinion.
ssT 09950-00020
(b) Install the resued thrust washer on the drive pinion
with the chamfered end facing the pinion gear.
(c) Using SST and a press, press a new rear bearing on
the drive pinion.
ssT 09608-12010
REPLACE DRIVE PINION FRONT AND REAR BEARING
OUTER RACES
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the outer
race.
(b) Using SST and a press, drive in a new outer race.
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RA0062
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