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0 0 0 0 3 4 1 9
Stopper
Adjusting bolt
B.J.
Protruding
portion
T.J. BOOT REMOVAL
(1) Wipe the grease off of the portion.
(2) Remove the T.J. boot.
NOTE
If the boot is reused, wrap plastic tape around the drive
shaft spline so that the boot
not damaged when it
is removed.
B.J. BOOT BAND BOOT BAND
(LARGE) REMOVAL
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
BOOT BAND BOOT
BAND (SMALL) INSTALLATION
(1) Wrap plastic tape around the spline part on the drive
shaft, and then install the B.J. boot band (small) and
(2)
smaller side of the B.J. boot band so that one
shaft groove can be seen.
(3)Turn the adjusting bolt of the special tool to adju st the
opening dimension (W) to the standard value.
Standard value (W): 2.9 mm
in.)
more than mm
Screw in the adjusting bolt.
mm
Loosen the adjusting bolt.
NOTE
(1) The dimension (W) is adjusted by approx. 0.7 mm
in.) per one turn.
(2) Do not turn the adjusting bolt more than one tu rn.
(4)Place the boot band (small) along the protruding po rtion,
and install it so that there is some clearance (A)along
the other side.
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0 0 0 0 3 4 2 1
0 0 0 0 3 4 2 2
0 0 0 0 3 4 2 3 (5) Use the special tool
crimp the B.J. boot band
Caution
(1) Hold the drive and use the
special tool to crimp the B.J.
(2) Crimp the B.J. boot special tool
‘touches the stopper.
(6) Check that the crimped width (B) within the stand&d
value.
Standard value (B): 2.4 2.8 in.)
than 2.8 mm
Readjust the dimension of the
value calculated by the
and repeat step (5).
5.5 mm in.)
Example: If (B) is 2.9 mm in.), is 2.6
mm
in.).
in.)>
R e m o v e t h e B . J . b o o t
d i m e n s i o n ( W ) o f s t e p
calculated by the following
a new B.J. boot band to to
(5). 5.5 mm in.)
Example: If is 2.3 is
3.2 mm
in.).
(7) Check that the B.J. boot is secured If,
the band is secured incorrectly, repeat steps (4) t o (6)
to replace it.
(8) Apply the specified amount ‘of
the
Specified grease: Repair 95 ‘oz.) ,
(9) Install the B.J. boot to adjust the clearance ( C)
the B.J. boot end and the stepped of B.J.
housing is within the standard
value (C): 0.1 1.55 mm in.)
(lO)Adjust the opening dimension to the standard value
as mentioned at the step (3).
Standard value (W): 3.2 mm
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F R O N T A X L E __ ,
Protrudingportion
B.J. boot band
the B.J. boot band (large) along, the
portion, and install it so that,, there is
the other side.
the special tool to crimp the B.J.
in the same way as the step
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section
Bearing
that the crimped width (E) is within the
value.
Standard value (E): 2.4 2.8
Readjust the dimension of (10) to
the value calculated equation,’
and repeat step (12).
5.8 mm in.)
Example: If (E) is 2.9 mm in.), is 2.9
mm
in.):
in.)>
Remove the B.J. boot band, readjust the
dimension (W) of step (10) to the value
calculated by equation, and use
a new B.J. boot band to repeat steps (11) to.
5.8 mm in.)
Example: If (E) is 2.3 is 3.5
mm
in.).
that the boot band is correctly.
is secured incorrectly, repeat steps (13) to replace
it.
SPIDER ASSEMBLY’ INSTALLATION
Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the d irection
of the
s e c t i o n .
CENTER BEARING INSTALLATION
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liner dust seal
Outer dust seal
Inner
172
nner
T.J. case
T.J. case
(1) to the rear
dust seals.
Outer dust seal 4-5
(2) Use the special tools to install the seal so that its
surface runs even with that of the’ bracket:
(3) Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of each dust
NOTE
When applying grease, make
to anything outside the
. . . .
INNER SHAFT INSTALLATION
CASE
INSTALLATION
(1)Apply multi-purpose grease then
press fit into the case.
,
(2) Use the special tool to support ‘the
(3) Use a pipe press the seal plate
into the T.J. case. .
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(4) Fill the specified grease to the T.J. case.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease 105 (3.70 oz.)
NOTE
The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half
for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
Caution
The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not m ix
old and new or different types of grease.
BOOT BAND BOOT BAND
(LARGE) INSTALLATION
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order
to adjust the amount of air inside the
boot, and then
tighten the T.J. boot band securely.
Standard value (A): 80
3 mm (3.15 in.)
INSPECTION26100280076
lCheck the drive shaft for damage, bending or corros ion.
lCheck the inner shaft for damage, bending or corros ion.
lCheck the drive shaft splines for wear or damage.
lCheck the inner shaft splines for wear or damage.
lCheck the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or
corrosion.
lCheck the groove inside T.J. case for wear or corro sion.
Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
l Check the center bearing for seizure, discoloration or
roughness of rolling surface.
lCheck the dust cover for damage or deterioration.
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R E A R A X L E
CONTENTS
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
DRIVE SHAFT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
KNUCKLE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LSD CASE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
LUBRICANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . .10
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Differential Carrier Oil Seal Replacement
. . .17
Gear Oil Level Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hub Bolt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Limited Slip Differenital Condition Check(VCU type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear Axle Total Backlash Check
. . . . . . . . . .16
Wheel Bearing End Play Check. . . . . . . . . . .17
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
KNUCKLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
REAR HUB ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Hub Bolt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .4
Rear Hub Rotary-Sliding Resistance Check
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Wheel Bearing End Play Check . . . . . . . . . . .
. 3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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General Information/Service Specifications/
REAR AXLE Special Tools
The rear axle consists of a knuckle, rear hub, unit
bearing and axle shaft. The unit bearing is
fitted to the rear axle shaft and bolted to the knuckle.
Also, the unit bearing utilizes the same type of
double row angular contact ball bearing as does
the front axle.
On, ABS, a ABS rotor
for detecting the speed is located on the
and sensor is located on
the knuckle.
Rear rotor
UnitOil seal
Items
Wheel bearing end play mm (in.)
Wheel bearing rotary-sliding resistance
(Ibs.) Limit
, ,
0.05
1 8 ( 3 . 9 )
ToolTool number and name
113
Steering linkage puller
248
Inner shaft remover
Supersession Application,
Toe’ arm ball and
k n u c k l e r e m o v a l ’
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