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Except 2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06020)
(b) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
27. INSTALL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
(See page SA±74)
28. STAKE NUT
NOTICE: Do not damage the drive pinion.
29. INSTALL BOTH GEAR SHAFTS
(a) Install a new snap ring to the shaft.
(b) Coat MP grease onto the snap ring.
(c) Using a hammer and brass bar, install both side gear shafts.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the side gear shaft
and the oil seal.
HINT: Whether or not the side gear shaft is making contact
with the pinion shaft can be known by the sound or feeling
when driving it in.
30. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
Using vernier calipers, measure the distance between the
mating surfaces of the 2 side gear shafts, as shown.
Standard Distance:
2JZ±GTE M/T
293.4 + 0.65 mm
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
281.8 + 0.95 mm
31. RECHECK BACKLASH, TOTAL PRELOAD AND TOOTH
CONTACT PATTERN
32. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER FROM OVERHAUL
STAND, ETC. SA±80
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33. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the carrier and cover of any
residual FIPG material using cleaner.
(b) Coat the FIPG to the carrier or cover.
FIPG:
Part No. 08826±00090. THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
NOTICE: After installing the cover, wait at least 1 hour be-
fore filling it with oil or running the vehicle.
(c) Install the carrier cover to the carrier with the 8 bolts.
Torque:
2JZ±GTE M/0T
78 NVm (800 kgfVcm, 58 ftVlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
47 NVm (475 kgfVcm, 34 ftVlbf)
(d) Install the breather plug.
Torque: 21 NVm (210 kgfVcm, 15 ftVlbf)
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DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING CUSHION
REPLACEMENT
1. DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
(See page SA±60)
2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Using SST, remove the differential mount cushion.
SST 09316±12010, 09570±24010
NOTICE:
wWhen driving out the mount cushion, be careful not
to touch the member with the SST.
wAlign the SST straight so that the bolt of the SST is
parallel with the center line of the mount cushion.
wWhen installing the bolts to the LH and RH
differential mount cushions, make sure the bolts are
passed through the correct holes in the SST, as
shown in the illustration.
3. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Using SST, install the cushion so that the marks are posi-
tioned, as shown in the illustration.
SST 09570±24010
NOTICE:
wDo not make a mistake with left and right sides or top
and bottom.
wSet the SST after temporarily installing the
differential mount cushion into the member so as
not to be installed at an angle.
wTo confirm that the differential mount cushion is
aligned straight in relation to the member, check
that the SST is fully in contact with all of the cushion.
4. DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
(See page SA±60) SA±82
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REAR SUSPENSION
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
Differential Drive Pinion Rear
Bearing Replacer
Pitman Arm Puller
Ball Joint Puller
Front Suspension Bushing Tool
Set
Ball Joint Puller
Remover
Front Base
Suspension Bushing Tool Set
Front Suspension Upper Arm
Bushing Remover
Rear Suspension Upper & Lower
Arm Bushing Removing Base
Coil Spring Compressor
Upper suspension arm bushing
replacement
Upper suspension arm bushing
replacement
Strut rod bushing replacement
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±83
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Torque Wrench (30 kgfcm).
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
EQUIPMENT
Torque wrench
SA±84± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check rear wheel
alignment.
(See page SA±9)
1. w/ SPORT ROOF:
REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(See BO section)
wRear seat cushion and Rear seat back
wTonneau cover retainer
wHolder garnish and Holder
wSpeaker grill and Quarter trim
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from
the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the nut and bolt on lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 137 NVm (1,400 kgfVcm, 101 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the quarter wheel house inner cover.
(c) Remove the 3 nuts and the shock absorber cap.
Torque: 10 NVm (105 kgfVcm, 8 ftVlbf)
(d) Loosen the nut in the middle of the suspension support.
REMOVAL NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 27 NVm (280 kgfVcm, 20 ftVlbf)
(e) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 26 NVm (260 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30020
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
(b) Remove the suspension support nut.
(c) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and insulator.
2. REMOVE INSULATOR AND SPRING BUMPER
Remove the insulator and spring bumper from the suspen-
sion support.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation
sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with
a new one.
NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, use the
following procedure.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder within the shaded re-
gion to remove the gas inside.
CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be care-
ful of chips which may fly up when drilling.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Install the spring bumper to the suspension support.
(b) Install the insulator to the suspension support.
HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut±
off part of the insulator.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSIONSA±87