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SA1VP−01
R08418
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−11 3
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque:
Steel wheel: 147 N·m (1,500 kgf·cm, 109 ft·lbf)
Aluminum wheel: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the lower bolt holding the shock absorber from the rear axle housing.
Torque: 64 N·m (650 kgf·cm, 47 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the retainer and 2 cushions, disconnect the shock absorber.
(c) Remove the 2 upper bolts and shock absorber. Torque: 50 N·m (510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf)
(d) Remove these parts from the shock absorber:
Nut
3 Retainers
2 Cushions
Bracket
Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS FROM
REAR AXLE HOUSING (See page SA−124 )
4. DISCONNECT LATERAL CONTROL ROD FROM REAR AXLE HOUSING (See page SA−11 8 )
5. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Begin to lower the axle housing.
HINT:
Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake cable.
(b) With lowering the rear axle housing, remove the coil spring and insulator.
HINT:
Check that the coil spring end is installed correctly.
If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall the
coil spring.
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SA−11 4
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) Remove the bolt and follow spring from the frame.
Torque: 28 N·m (290 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf)
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SA1VQ−01
SA0627
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−11 5
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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.
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SA1VS−01
SA−11 6
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DISPOSAL
DISCARD SHOCK ABSORBER
Before discarding the shock absorber, drill a hole 2 − 3 mm
(0.079 − 0.118 in.) in diameter at the location shown in the il-
lustration to release the gas inside.
NOTICE:
When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully. The gas is
colorless, odorless and non −poisonous.
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SA1VT−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−11 7
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−11 3 ).
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SS1ED−02
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS−33
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN·mkgf·cmft·lbf
FRONT
Axle hub x Disc6465047
Axle hub bearing lock nut6465047
Flange x Axle hub3536026
Brake caliper x Axle carrier1231,25090
Brake caliper x Flexible hose3031022
Steering knuckle x Knuckle arm9698071
Bearing cap x Steering knuckle9698071
Knuckle arm x Tie rod9192567
Steering knuckle x Knuckle spindle4747534
Oil seal end retainer x Knuckle arm5.45548 in.·lbf
ABS speed sensor set bolt x Steering knuckle1818513
Hub nut Steel wheel
Aluminum wheel147
1031,500
1,050109 76
Drain plug4950036
Filler plug4950036
Propeller shaft x Companion flange8890065
Side bearing cap x Differential carrier7880058
Ring gear x Differential case9798571
Drive pinion x Companion flange196 − 3432,000 − 3,500145 − 253
Differential LH case x RH case4748035
Differential lock shift retainer2424017
Differential lock screw plug2222016
Differential lock indicator switch4041030
Differential lock actuator2627020
Differential carrier x Axle housing2728020
Adjusting nut lock x Bearing cap131309
Follow spring x Frame9.29482 in.·lbf
Stabilizer bar x Axle housing2526019
Shock absorber x Axle housing6970051
Shock absorber x Frame6970051
Stabilizer bar link x Cover1818513
Stabilizer bar link x Link bracket1031,05076
Lateral control rod x Frame1711,750127
Lateral control rod x Axle housing1711,750127
Leading arm x Frame1771,800130
Leading arm x Axle housing1711,750127
REAR
Rear axle shaft x Axle hub3434025
Rear axle bearing lock nut5960043
Rear axle bearing lock nut screw5.45548 in.·lbf
Brke caliper x Axle carrier1031,05076
ABS speed sensor set bolt1818513
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SS−34
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS SUSPENSION AND AXLE
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
Hub nut
Steel wheel
Aluminum wheel
147
1031,500
1,050109 76
Drain plug4950036
Filler plug4950036
Pinion shaft pin w/o Differential lock
w/ Differential lock27
58275
59020
43
Propeller shaft x Companion flange7475054
Side bearing cap x Differential carrier w/o Differential lock
w/ Differential lock78
11 3800
1,15058
83
Ring gear x Differential case11 01,12581
Companion flange x Drive pinion (Maximum torque)4414,500325
Differential carrier x Axle housing7374054
Adjusting nut lock x Bearing cap131309
Differential case x Differential cover5859043
Differential lock shift fork set bolt2020014
Differential lock actuator2424017
Differential lock cover1818513
Differential lock indicator switch4041030
Actuator protector Nut
Bolt35
20360
20026
14
Follow spring x Frame2829021
Shock absorber x Bracket6970051
Shock absorber bracket x Frame5051037
Shock absorber x Axle housing6465047
Lateral control rod x Frame1771,800130
Lateral control rod x Axle housing2452,500181
Upper control rod x Frame1771,800130
Upper control rod x Axle housing1771,800130
Lower control arm x Frame1771,800130
Lower control arm x Axle housing1771,800130
Stabilizer bar x Link2526019
Stabilizer bar link x Link bracket1031,05076
Cover x Axle housing1818513
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