1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER front suspension

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PREPARATION SUSPENSION AND AXLE
PP−47
96
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(09951−00910)Replacer 91
09950−70010Handle SetFront axle
Front suspension
Rear axle
Rear differential
Rear suspension
(09951−07100)Handle 100
(09951−07150)Handle 150
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PP3KO−01
PP−48
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PREPARATION SUSPENSION AND AXLE
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09025−00010Small Torque Wrench (30 kgf −cm)Front differential
Rear differential
09031−00030Pin Punch .Front differential
09040−00011Hexagon Wrench Set .Front differential
(09043−20060)Socket Hexagon Wrench 6.
09044−00020Torx Socket E10 .Rear differential
09082−00050TOYOTA Electrical Tester Set.Differential locking system
09905−00012Snap Ring No.1 Expander .Front axle
Front differential
09905−00013Snap Ring Pliers .Front axle
Front differential
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PP2YE−01
PP−50
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PREPARATION SUSPENSION AND AXLE
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
LUBRICANT
ItemCapacityClassification
Differential oil
Front w/o Dfferential lock w/ Dfferential lock
Rear
2.80 liters (2.9 US qts, 2.5 lmp. qts)
2.65 liters (2.8 US qts, 2.3 lmp. qts)
3.25 liters (3.4 US qts, 2.9 lmp. qts)
Hypoid gear oil API GL− 5
Above − 18°C (0° F) SAE 90
Below − 18°C (0° F) SAE 80W− 90 or 80W
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PP2YF−02
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PREPARATION SUSPENSION AND AXLE
PP−51
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
SSM (Special Service Materials)
08826−00090Seal Packing 1281,
THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
(FIPG)Front differential
Rear differential
Differential locking system
08833−00080Adhesive 1344
THREE BOND 1344
LOCTITE 242 or equivalentFront differential
Rear differential
Differential locking system
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SA1U7−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING
SA−1
858
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers \
indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
(w/ Differential locking system):
Check that center differential lock mode is set.
When switching differential Free↔Lock, the indicator lamp will blink if the gears of the differen-
tial lock sleeve are not meshed. If this occurs, when the tires are rotated \
to apply differential
power to the differential, the differential locks and the indicator lamp\
light up.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/ pulls
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Wheel alignmemt: incorrect
3. Steering linkage: loosen or worn
4. Hub bearings: loosen or worn
5. Steering gear: out of adjustment or brokenSA−3
SA−4
SR−47 SA−8
SR−41
Bottoming
1. Vehicle: overloaded
2. Spring weak
3. Shock absorber: worn out−
SA−49
SA−49
Sways/ pitches
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Stabilizer bar: bent or broken
3. Shock absorber: worn outSA−3
SA−60
SA−49
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Wheels: out of balance
3. Shock absorber: worn out
4. Wheel alignmemt: incorrect
5. Hub bearings: loosen or worn
6. Steering linkage: loosen or worn
7. Steering gear: out of adjustment or brokenSA−3
SA−3
SA−49 SA−3
SA−7
SR−45
SR−38
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tires: worn or improperly inflated
2. Wheel alignmemt: incorrect
3. Suspension parts: worn out
4. Shock absorber: worn outSA−3
SA−3 −
SA−49
Noise in front dif ferential
1. Oil level: low or wrong grade
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion ro side gears: worn or chipped
4. Pinion shaft bearing: worn
5. Side bearing: worn
6. Differential bearing: loosen or wornSA−21
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
Oil leak from front dif ferential
1. Oil level: too high or wrong grade
2. Drive pinion oil seal: worn or damaged
3. Side gear oil seal: worn or damaged
4. Companion flange: loosen or damaged
5. Side gear shaft: damagedSA−21
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
SA−29
Noise in rear axle
1. Oil level: low or wrong grade
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion ro side gears: worn or chipped
4. Pinion shaft bearing: worn
5. Axle shaft bearing: worn
6. Differential bearing: loosen or wornSA−73
SA−87
SA−87
SA−87
SA−87
SA−87
Oil leak from rear axle1. Oil seal: worn or damaged
2. Rear axle housing: crackedSA−73
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SA1U8−02
R03031
R13503
R07928
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE TIRE AND WHEEL
SA−3
860
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pres-
sure.
Cold tire inflation pressure: See page SS−30
(b) Check the tire runout. Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less
2. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off−the−car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On −the−car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 13.0 g (0.029 lb) or less
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
Check the no backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY
Check for oil leaks
Check mounting bushings for wear
Bounce front and rear of the vehicle
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SA1U9−02
Z03382
SA3213
AB
D
C
Front
R05628
A
B
A = B
SA−4
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
861
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Clearance:
A (Follow spring clearance): 36 mm (1.42 in.)
B (Bumper stopper clearance): 104 mm (4.09 in.)
If the clearance of the vehicle is not standard, try to level the ve-
hicle by rocking it down.
If still not correct, check for bad springs or suspension parts.
2. INSTALL CAMBER−CASTER−KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Camber
Left−right error1°00’ ± 45
45’ or less
Caster Left−right error3°00’ ± 1°
45’ or less
Steering axis inclination13 °00’ ± 45’
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination are not adjustable.
If measurements are not within the specification, inspect the
suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts and re-
place them as necessary.
4. INSPECT TOE −IN
To e−in
(total)A+B: 0.2 ° ± 0.2°
C −D: 2 ± 2 mm (0.08 ± 0.08 in.)
If toe− in is not within the specification, adjust by the tie rod end.
5. ADJUST TOE−IN
(a) Loosen the clamp bolts and nuts.
(b) Adjust toe−in to the correct value by turning the tie rod.
HINT:
Make sure that the lengths of the left and right tie rod ends are
the same.
(c) Torque the clamp bolts and nuts. Torque: 37 N·m (375 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
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R05626
Front
Side+10
° +60
°
−10 °
FA0507
FA0018
A B
Front BA
A: Inside
B: Outside
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA−5
862
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HINT:
The clamps opening must be positioned at the rear of the tie rod
end face within 60 °±10° from the vehicle axis.
6. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
(a) Remove the caps of the knuckle stopper bolts and check the steering angles.
(b) Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside wheel32°00’ − 35°00’
Outside wheel31 °00’ (Reference)
HINT:
When the steering wheel is fully turned, make sure that the
wheel is not touching the body or brake flexible hose.
If maximum steering angles differ from the standard value, ad-
just the wheel angle with the knuckle stopper bolts.
Torque: 44 N·m (450 kgf·cm, 33 ft·lbf)
If the wheel angle still cannot be adjusted within limits, inspect
and replace damaged or worn steering parts.
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