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19. CHECK DRIVE PINION BEARING PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the
backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing
10 ± 16 kg±cm
(8.7 ± 13.9 in.±Ib, 1.0 ± 1.6 N±m)
Reused bearing
5±8kg±cm
(4.3 ± 6.9 in.±Ib, 0.5 ± 0.8 N±m)
wIf preload is greater than specification, replace the
bearing spacer.
wIf preload is less than specification, re±tighten the
nut 130 kg±cm (9 ft±Ib, 13 N±m) at a time until the
specified preload is reached. .
If the maximum torque is exceed while retightening
the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the
preload procedure. Do not back off the pinion nut to
reduce the preload.
Maximum torque: 2,400 kg±cm (174 ft±Ib, 235 N±m)
20. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Total preload (at starting):
Add drive pinion preload
3 ± 5 kg±cm (2.6 ± 4.3 in.±lb, 0.3 ± 0.5 N±m)
21. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the ring
gear.
Backlash: 0.13 ± 0.18 mm (0.0051 ± 0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within specification, adjust the
side bearing pt±eload.
22. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION (See page RA±39)
23. CHECK COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, measure the lateral and radial
runout of the companion flange.
Maximum lateral runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Maximum radial runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
24. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
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27. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Clean contacting surfaces of any residual packing ma-
terial using gasoline or alcohol.
(b) Apply seal packing to the carrier.
Seal packing: Par No. 08826±00090, THREE
BOND 1281 or equivalent
HINT: Install the carrier cover within 3 minutes after ap-
plying seal packing. 25. INSTALL NEW SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEALS
(a) Using SST, drive in two new oil seals until they are flush with
the carrier end surface.
SST 09550±22011 (09550±00020 and 09550±00031)
(b) Coat the oil seal lips with MP grease.
26. INSTALL SIDE GEAR SHAFTS
(a) Install the two side gear shafts to the differential case.
(b) Install two new shaft snap rings to the side gear shafts.
(c) Install and tighten the eight set bolts.
Torque: 475 kg±cm (34 ft±lb, 47 N±m)
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5. FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH GEAR OIL
(a) Install the drain plug with new gasket.
Torque: 500 kg±cm (36 ft±Ib, 49 N±m)
(b) Fill the differential with gear oil.
Oil grade: API GL±5 hypoid gear oil
Viscosity: Above ±18
°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C
(0°F) SAE 80W±90
Capacity: 1.1 liters (1.2 US qts, 1.0 lmp.qts)
(c) Install the filler plug with new gasket.
Torque: 400 kg±cm (29 ft±lb, 39 N±m)
INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL
(See page RA±27)
1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Position the differential and torque the four bolts and nuts.
Torque: 970 kg±cm (70 ft±Ib. 95 N±m)
2. CONNECT PROPELLER SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks on the flanges and connect the
flanges with four bolts, nuts and washers.
(b) Torque the four bolts and nuts.
Torque: 750 kg±cm (54 ft±lb, 74 N±m)
4. CONNECT DRIVE SHAFTS (See page RA±131) (b) Install and torque the two bolts.
Torque: 1,500 kg±cm 108 ft±lb, 147 N±m)
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REAR SUSPENSION (FWD)
COMPONENTS
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3. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM AXLE
CARRIER
Remove the axle carrier mounting bolts and the nut and
disconnect the shock absorber.
NOTE: Before removing the axle carrier mounting bolt,
support the axle carrier with a jack.(b) Using SST, remove the brake tube from the brake
hose.
SST 09751±36011
(c) Remove the clip and remove the brake hose
from the shock absorber.
Rear Shock Absorber
REMOVAL OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER HOLDER (Wagon)
2. REMOVE BRAKE HOSE FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Using SST, disconnect the backing plate.
SST 09751±36011
4. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
With holding the shock absorber, remove the three
mounting nuts, and shock absorber from the body.
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7. DISCARD SHOCK ABSORBER
Before discarding the absorber, drill a hole 2 ± 3 mm (0.079
± 0.118 in.) in diameter at the location shown in the figure to
release the gas inside.
NOTICE:
wWhen drilling, chips may fly out, so work carefully.
wThe gas is colorless, odorless, and non±poisonous. 6. INSPECT OPERATION OF SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) While pushing the piston rod, check that the pull throughout
the stroke is even, and there is no abnormal resistance or
noise.
(b) Push the piston rod in fully and release it. Check that it returns
at a constant speed throughout. (c) Remove the cover from the suspension support.
(d) Using SST, hold the suspension support and re-
move the lock nut.
SST 09729±22031
(e) Remove the suspension support, coil spring, up-
per insulator, bumper and lower insulator. 5. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Mount the shock absorber with a bolt and two nuts as
shown in the figure in a vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±22032 or 09727±30020
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INSTALLATION OF REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER, INSULATOR, COIL
SPRING, AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Mount the shock absorber in a vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±22032 or 09727±30020
(e) Install the lower insulator to the shock absorber.
(d) Align the coil spring end with the lower seat hollow and
install the coil spring.
(e) Install the spring bumper to the shock absorber piston
rod.
(f) Install the upper insulator.
(g) Align the suspension support with the piston rod and
install it.
(h) Align the suspension support.
3. CONNECT AXLE CARRIER TO SHOCK ABSORBER
Connect the axle carrier to the shock absorber with the
two bolts and torque the two nuts.
Torque: 2,300 kg±cm (166 ft±lb, 226 N±m)
2. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER TO BODY
Install the shock absorber to the body and torque the
three n uts.
Torque: 400 kg±cm (29 ft±Ib, 39 N± m)
(i) Using SST, hold the suspension support and
install and torque a new lock nut.
Torque: 500 kg±cm (36 ft±Ib, 49N±m)
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4. INSTALL BRAKE HOSE AND TUBE
(a) Temporarily connect the brake tube to the backing
plate.
(b) Temporarily connect the brake tube to the brake hose.
(c) Install the clip.
(d) Using SST, torque the two brake tube union nuts.
SST 09751±36011
Torque: 155 kg±cm (11 ft±Ib, 15 N±m )
5. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER HOLDER (Wagon)
6. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(See page BR±7)
7. CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page RA±3)
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±54