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(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.HINT: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the
spring seat of the shock absorber.
4. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Install the suspension support to the rod.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new nut.
(c) Turn the suspension support so that one of the bolts on the suspension support faces the same direction, as shown in
the illustration.
HINT: Align the bolt so that a line drawn between the rod and
the bolt would be 90 5 to the direction of the lower bushing.
5. REMOVE SST HINT: After removing the SST, again check the direction of
the suspension support.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
INSTALLATION
SA063±05
1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER TO BODY
(a) Install the shock absorber with coil spring to the body with the
3 nuts.
Torque: 35 N Vm (360 kgf Vcm, 26 ft Vlbf)
(b) Torque the temporarily tightened nut in the middle of the
suspension support.
Torque: 29 N Vm (300 kgf Vcm, 22 ft Vlbf)
(c) Install the plug to the suspension support.
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(i) Using SST, disconnect the No.2 lower suspension arm.SST 09610±20012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
(j) Remove the nut.
(k) Using SST, disconnect the upper arm and remove the axle carrier.
SST 09628±62011
NOTICE: Be careful nut to damage the dust boot.
AXLE HUB DISASSEMBLY
SA0RZ±02
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTORUsing a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. REMOVE OIL SEAL (INSIDE)
(a) Mount the axle carrier in a vise. HINT: Use a set of soft jaws in the vise to protect the axle carri-
er.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the vise too tight.
(b) Using SST, remove the oil seal. SST 09308±00010
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3. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM AXLE CARRIER
(a) Using SST, remove the axle hub.SST 09950±20017
(b) Remove the backing plate.
(c) Using SST, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle
hub.
SST 09950±20017
4. REMOVE OIL SEAL (OUTSIDE) Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308±00010
5. REMOVE BEARING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Temporarily install the inner race (inside) to the bearing.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing. SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06100)
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AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
SA0S0±03
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Using SST, install the bearing to the axle carrier.SST 09309±36010, 09608±32010
NOTICE: If the inner races come loose from the bearing
outer race, be sure to install them on the same side as be-
fore.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL (OUTSIDE)
(a) Install the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal. SST 09608±32010
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB
(a) Temporarily install the backing plate.
(b) Install the inner race (inside).
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(c) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06020,09608±06100)
4. INSTALL OIL SEAL (INSIDE)
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal. SST 09223±15020, 09608±32010, 09608±35014,
(09608±06020)
(b) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
5. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06160)
HINT: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust
deflector and carrier.
REAR AXLE CARRIER WITH UPPER
ARM INSTALLATION
SA0S1±03
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB WITH CARRIER
(a) Connect the upper arm to the axle carrier with a new nut.
Torque: 109 N Vm (1,100 kgf Vcm, 80 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the No.2 lower suspension to the axle carrier with a
new nut.
Torque: 150 N Vm (1,525 kgf Vcm, 110 ft Vlbf)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
SA0S3±03
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK NUT CAP AND LOCK NUT
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch to mark the matchmarks. Use
paint, etc.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon bolts
and 2 washers while depressing the brake pedal.
(c) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.
(d) Using a plastic±faced hammer, lightly tap the end of the drive
shaft, disengage the axle hub and remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
w Be careful not to damage the boots, end cover and speed
sensor rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle hub.
w Make sure the outboard joint side of the drive shaft does
not bend too much.
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
SA0S4±02
1. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Insert the outboard joint side of the drive shaft to the axle hub.
NOTICE:
wBe careful not to damage the boots, end cover and speed
sensor rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle hub.
w Make sure the outboard joint side of the drive shaft does
not bend too much.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and drive shaft.
(c) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads of the bolt.
(d) Install the 6 hexagon bolts and 2 washers.
(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, torque the bolts.
Torque: 83 N Vm (850 kgf Vcm, 64 ft Vlbf)
2. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE
3. INSTALL LOCK NUT, LOCK CAP AND NEW COTTER PIN
Torque: 289 N Vm (2,950 kgf Vcm, 213 ft Vlbf)
4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
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SSM (SPECIAL SERVICE MATERIALS)
SA095±04\
 
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08826±00110 Seal packing 1389,
THREE BOND 1389 or equivalent 






Differential Carrier x Cover
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08833±00100 THREE BOND 1360K or equivalentDifferential Case x Ring Gear
LUBRICANT
SA096±02
 Item Capacity Classification
 








Differential oil
 








1.35 liters (1.43 US qts, 1.19 lmp. qts)
 








API GL±5 Hypoid Gear Oil
[Above±18

C (0
F)]
SAE 90
[Below±18
C (0
F)]
SAE 80W or 80W±90
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