REAR AXLE - Troubleshooting3-7
Symptom
NOTE
1 Probable cause1 Remedy
In addition to a malfunction of the differential carrier components, abnormal noise can also be caused by the universal
joint of the propeller shaft, the axle shafts, the wheel bearings, etc. Before disassembling any parts, take all
possibilities into consideration and confirm the source of the noise.
Abnormal noise when
Damaged differential gears
ReplacecorneringDamaged pinion shaftInsufficient gear oil quantity
Replenish
Gear noiseImproper final drive gear tooth contact adjustmentAdjust or replace
Incorrect final drive gear backlashAdjust
Improper drive pinion preload adjustment
Damaged, broken, and/or seized tooth surfaces of
Replacethe drive gear and drive pinion
Damaged, broken, and/or seized drive pinion bear-
ings
NOTE
Damaged, broken, and/or seized side bearings
Damaged differential case
Inferior gear oilInsufficient gear oil quantity
Replenish
Noise from the engine, muffler vibration, transaxle, propeller shaft, wheel bearings, tires, body, etc., is easily mistaken
as being caused by malfunctions in the differential carrier components. Be extremely careful and attentive whenperforming the driving test, etc.
Test methods to confirm the source of the abnormal noise include:coasting acceleration, constant speed driving,
raising the rear wheels on a jack, etc. Use the method most appropriate to the circumstances.
Gear oil leakageWorn or damaged front oil seal, or an improperlyReplace
installed oil seal
Damaged gasket
Seizure
VOTE
Loose companion flange self-locking nut
Loose filler or drain plug
Clogged or damaged vent plug
Insufficient final drive gear backlash
Excessive drive pinion preload
Excessive side bearing preload
Insufficient differential gear backlash
Excessive clutch plate preload
Inferior gear oilInsufficient gear oil quantityRetighten or replace
Retighten or apply adhesive
Clean or replaceAdjust
Replace
Replenish
n the event of seizure, disassemble and replace the parts involved, and also be sure to check all components for any
rregularities and repair or replace as necessary.
3reak downIncorrect final drive gear backlashAdjustInsufficient drive pinion preload
Insufficient side bearing preload
Excessive differential gear backlash
Loose drive gear clamping boltsRetighten
VOTEn addition to disassembling and replacing the failed parts, be sure to check all components for irregularities and repairIr
replace as necessary.
The limited slip differentialThe limited slip device is damagedDisassemble, check the func-
lees not function (ontioning, and replace the dam-
;now, mud, ice, etc.)aged parts
3-8REAR AXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures
09D031
llA0065SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REAR AXLE TOTAL BACKLASH CHECK
N03FAAF
If the vehicle vibrates and produces a booming sound due to animbalance of the driving system, measure the rear axle total
backlash by the following procedures to see if the differential
carrier assembly required removal.
(1) Place the gearshift lever in the neutral position, apply the
parking brake and jack up the vehicle.
(2) Manually turn the propeller shaft clockwise as far as it will
go and make mating marks on the companion flange dust
cover and the differential carrier.
(3) Manually turn the propeller shaft counterclockwise as far as
it will go and measure the movement of the mating marks.Limit: 5 mm
(.2 in.)
(4) If the backlash exceeds the limit, remove the differential
carrier assembly and adjust the backlash. (Refer to P.3-20.)
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECKN03FCAA1. Remove the filler plug, and check the oil level.
2. The oil level is sufficient if it reaches the filler plug hole.
Specified gear oil:
MOPAR Hypoid Gear Oil API classification
GL-5 or
higher
[0.7 liter (0.74 qts.)]
NOTEAbove
-23°C (-10°F): SAE 90, 85W-90, 8OW-90
From
-34°C (-30°F) to -23°C (-10°F): SAE 8OW,
8OW-90Below
-34°C (-30°F): SAE 75WREAR WHEEL BEARING END PLAY
CHECKN03FEAE
(1) Support the vehicle on axle stands positioned at the
specified locations and remove the rear wheel.
(2) Separate the parking brake cable from the rear brake.
(3) Remove the caliper assembly and brake disc.
(4) Place a dial gauge as shown in the figure, and then
measure the play when the axle shaft is moved in the axial
direction.Limit: 0.8 mm
(.031 in.)
(5) If the play exceeds the limit, check the tightening torque of
the companion flange of the axle shaft; if it is correct,
replace the wheel bearing.
REAR AXLE - Service Adjustment Procedures3-9
14A0521
IncorrectREAR WHEEL BEARING ROTATION SLIDING
RESISTANCE CHECKNOOFJAA
(1) Remove the drive shaft from the companion flange.
(2) Remove the brake pad or caliper assembly.
(3) Attach a spring balance to the hub bolt, then, pulling the
balance at a right angle to the hub bolt, measure the
rotation sliding resistance (rotation starting torque) to see
whether it is within the standard value.
Standard value: 12
N (2.6 Ibs.) [rotation starting tor-
que 0.7 Nm (6 in
Ibs.)] or less
(4) If the rotation starting torque exceeds the standard value,
check the tightening torque of the axle shaft companion
flange. If it is normal, replace the bearing.
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CHECKNOJFIAA(1) Block the front wheels and move the shift lever to neutral.
(2) Completely release the parking brake.
(3) Jack up the rear wheels and place a rigid rack at the
specified part of the side sill.
(4) Disconnect the coupling of the differential and propeller
shaft.(5) When one wheel is slowly rotated, check whether or not
the wheel on the other side turns in the same direction.
(6) If it turns in the opposite direction, replace the viscous unit.
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12A0611
REAR AXLE - Axle Shaft3-116. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
With the special tool, secure the axle shaft and remove thecompanion flange self-locking nut.
9. REMOVAL OF AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
With the special tool, remove the axle shaft from the
trailing arm.
10. REMOVAL OF REAR ROTOR
111. REMOVAL OF OUTER BEARING/lZ. DUST COVER
With the special tool, remove the outer bearing and dust
cover concurrently from the axle shaft.
115. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL/lG. INNER BEARING
MB990560
/Trailing arm
/
/MB99092811
A0038
With the special tool, remove the inner bearing and oil sealfrom the trailing arm.
INSPECTIONNOBHCAFl Check the companion flange for wear or damage.
l Check the dust cover for deformation or damage.
l Check the wheel bearings for burning or discoloration.
l Check the wheel bearing for unsmooth rotation.
l Check the axle shaft for cracking, wear or damage.
l Check oil seal for cracking or damage.
BRAKES
SERVICE AND PARKING
CONTENTS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
......................................
9
BRAKEBOOSTER...........................................
60BRAKE LINE
....................................................
62
BRAKE PEDAL.................................................
53ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
- FRONT DISC BRAKE......................................
65G-SENSOR
HYDRAULIC UNIT
77
MASTERCYLINDER
........................................56
PARKING BRAKES
..........................................88
REAR
DISC BRAKE.........................................70SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES..
.....41
ABSPowerRelayCheck.............................52
Bleeding........................................................
45Brake Booster Operating
Inspection...........43
BrakeFluidLevelSensor Check.................
42Brake Pedal Inspection and Adjustment
.....41Check Valve
OperationCheck.....................
44
FlatBattery
Remedy....................................52
FrontBrakeDiscRun-out Check................47Front Brake Disc Run-out Correction
..........48Front Brake
Disc Thickness Check
.............47Front Disc Brake Pad Check and
Replacement.................................................46
Parking
BrakeLever Stroke Check.............42
Parking
BrakeSwitchCheck.......................43
Proportioning
ValveFunctionTest...............44Rear Brake
DiscRun-out Check.................50Rear Brake Disc Run-out Correction
...........50Rear Brake
Disc Thickness
Check..............49Rear Disc Brake Pad Check and
Replacement.................................................48Observation of Wheel Speed Sensor
Output Voltage Variations
ABS>..................................51
SPECIAL TOOLS.............................................6
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................
2General Specifications
..................................2
Lubricants
......................................................5
Service
Specifications...................................4
Torque
Specifications...................................4
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................7WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
_ CAUTION
When servicing brake assemblies or components, do not create dust by sanding, grinding or by cleaning
brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. A WATER DAMPENED CLOTH SHOULD BE USED.
Many brake components contain asbestos fibers which can become air-borne if dust is created duringservice operations. Breathing dust which contains asbestos fibers can cause serious bodily harm.
5-2BRAKES - SDecifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
NO!iCA-- -
ItemsItems
NNVehicles without ABS Vehicles without ABSVehicles with ABS Vehicles with ABS
BIBI
PlPl
Fr Frlaster cylinder
TypeTandem typeTandem type
(with level sensor)(with level sensor)
I.D.mm (in.) 22.2 (7/8)23.8 (‘%6)rake booster
TypeVacuum typeVacuum type
Effective dia. of power cylinder
mm (in.) 230 (9.0)Front side: 180 (7.0)
Rear side: 205 (8.0)
Boosting ratio [Brake pedal depressing force]
5.0 [at 220
N (48 Ibs.)]5.5 [at 220 N (48 Ibs.)]
.oportioning valve
TypeDual typeDual type
Split point
kPa (psi) 4,200 (597)
4,200 (597)
Decompression ratio
0.3
0.3ont brakes
TypeFloating caliper, single-piston,ventilated disc (M-R44V)Floating caliper, single-piston,ventilated disc (M-R44V)Disc O.D.
mm (in.) 256 (10.1)256 (10.1)
Disc thickness
mm (in.) 24
(.94)24 (.94)Pad thicknessmm (in.) 16.0 (63)
16.0
(.63)Wheel cylinder I.D.
mm (in.) 53.9 (2
l/8)53.9 (2%)
Clearance adjustmentAutomaticAutomatic
3ar disc brakes
TypeFloating caliper, single-piston,Floating caliper, single-piston,ventilated disc (AD30P)ventilated disc (AD30P)Disc
O.D.mm (in.) 265 (10.4)265 (10.4)
Disc thickness
mm (in.)
10 (39)10 i.39)Pad thickness
mm (in.) 14.5 (57)
14.5 (57)
Wheel cylinder I.D.
mm (in.) 30.1
(1 3/16)30.1 (1 346)Clearance adjustment
AutomaticAutomatic
)tor teeth
Front wheel side
-47Rear wheel side
-47
leed sensor-Magnet coil type
rking brakes
TypeMechanical brake actingMechanical brake acting
on rear wheelson rear wheels
Brake lever type
Lever type
Lever type
Cable arrangement
V-type
V-type
Rc Rc
SP SP
Pa Pa
BRAKES - Specifications5-3
ItemsFWDAWDMaster cylinder
TypeTandem type
(with level sensor)Tandem type
(with level sensor)
I.D.mm (in.) 23.8 (‘%a)25.4 (1)Brake booster
TypeVacuum type
Vacuum type
Effective dia. of power cylinder
mm (in.) Front side: 180 (7.0)
Front side: 180 (7.0)
Rear side: 205 (8.0)
Rear side: 205 (8.0)
Boosting ratio [Brake pedal depressing force]
5.5 [at 220
N (48 Ibs.)]5.5 [at 220 N (48 Ibs.)]Proportioning valve
TypeDual typeDual type
Split point
kPa (psi) 4,200 (597)
3,700 (526)
Decompression ratio
0.30.3Front brakes
TypeFloating caliper, single-piston,Floating caliper, single-piston,ventilated disc (M-R44V)ventilated disc (M-R46V)Disc O.D.
mm (in.) 256 (10.1)256 (10.1)
Disc thickness
mm (in.) 24
(.94)24 (.94)Pad thickness
mm (in.) 16.0
(.63)16.0 (.63)Wheel cylinder I.D.
mm (in.)
53.9 (2 ‘16)60.3 (23%3)Clearance adjustment
AutomaticAutomatic
Rear disc brakes
TypeFloating caliper, single-piston,Floating caliper, single-piston,ventilated disc (AD30P)ventilated disc (AD35P)Disc
O.D.mm (in.) 265 (10.4)265 (10.4)Disc thicknessmm (in.) 10
(.39)10 f.39)Pad thicknessmm (in.) 14.5
(.57)14.5 (.57)Wheel cylinder I.D.mm (in.) 30.1 (1
3/16)34.9 (1 3h)Clearance adjustmentAutomaticAutomatic
qotor teeth*
Front wheel side
4747Rear wheel side
4747
speed sensor*Magnet coil typeMagnet coil type‘arking brakes
TypeMechanical brake actingMechanical brake acting
on rear wheelson rear wheels
Brake lever typeLever typeLever type
Cable arrangementV-typeV-type
NOTEThe *symbol indicates vehicles with ABS.
BRAKES - Specifications5-5Items
Nmftlbs.Master cylinder to brake booster
8-126-9
Piston stopper bolt
1.5-3.0l-2Nipple installation screw
1.5-3.0l-2Brake booster installation nuts
11-178-12
Fitting15-1811-13
Flared brake line nuts
13-179-12
Brake hose bracket installation bolts
17-2612-19
Front disc brake assembly installation bolts
80-10058-72
Lock pin (front)
64-8646-62
Guide pin (front)
64-8646-62
Bleeder screw
7-95-7
Wheel bearing nut
200-260144-188
Dust shield to axle beam
9-14
7-10Rear disc brake assembly installation bolts
50-6036-43
Drive shaft to companion flange
55-6539-47
companion flange to rear axle shaft160-200116-159
Brake hose to caliper body (rear)
25-35
18-25Lock
pin (rear)
22-3216-23
Guide pin (rear)
22-32
16-23Spindle lever to parking brake lever
40-5529-40
3ear speed sensor installation bolt
9-147-10Speed sensor bracket installation bolt
9-14
7-10
3otor to front hub
7-115-8
3otor to rear hub
9-147-10
LUBRICANTSNO5CP-
ItemsBrake fluidSpecified lubricant
MOPAR Brake
Fluid/Conforming to
DOT3Brake pedal bushing inner surface
Clevis pin and washer
Parking brake lever sliding parts
Bushing inner surfaceMOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant
Part No. 2525035 or equivalent