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W00498
OK
−0.2 − 0.9 mm
SA−70
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUB
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(g) Check the distance between top surface of axle housing
and the lock nut.
Standard distance:
−0.2 − 0.9 mm (−0.0079 − 0.0354 in.)
If the distance is greater than the specification, reassemble the
lock nut plate.
(h) Check that the hub with disc rotates smoothly and hub has no axial play.
5. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT SCREW
Tighten the 2 lock nut screws. Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
6. CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Connect the ABS speed sensor install the bolt.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
7. INSTALL BRAKE CALIPER (See page BR−38 )
8. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT (See page SA−65 )
9. INSTALL 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)
10. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−190 )
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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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SA1VU−01
SA−11 8
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD
975
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD
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 LATERAL CONTROL ROD
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and plate washer, and disconnect the lateral control rod.
Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 130 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
(b) Remove the bolt and lateral control rod from the axle housing.
Torque: 245 N·m (2,500 kgf·cm, 181 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
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SA1VX−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM
SA−121
978
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REAR UPPER AND LOWER
CONTROL ARM
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 UPPER CONTROL ARM
Remove the 2 bolts, plate washers, nuts and upper control arm
from the frame. Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 130 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
3. REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM
Remove the 2 bolts, plate washers, nuts and lower control arm
from the frame. Torque: 177 N·m (1,800 kgf·cm, 130 ft·lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
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SR16E−03
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STEERING TILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−19
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Torque the 2 column assembly set nuts and 2 set bolts.
Torque:25 N·m (250 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf)
(b) Connect the 3 connectors.
2. INSTALL SLIDING YOKE SUB −ASSEMBLY
Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
3. CONNECT SLIDING YOKE SUB−ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the yoke sub−assembly and
worm gear valve body shaft.
(b) Torque the bolt B. Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
(c) Torque the bolt A.
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
4. INSTALL LINK JOINT PROTECTOR
Torque the 2 bolts. Torque: 12 N·m (120 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
5. TORQUE 4 COLUMN HOLE COVER SET BOLTS Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
6. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Tighten the 4 screws.
(b) Connect the airbag connector.
(c) Connect the 2 connectors.
7. INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
Tighten the 5 screws.
8. INSTALL NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
9. INSTALL INSTRUMENT LOWER FINISH PANEL
(a) Tighten the 4 panel set screws.
(b) Connect the hood lock control cable and fuel lid control cable.
10. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable.
(c) Then rotate the cable clockwise about 3 turns to align the
red mark.
HINT:
The cable will rotate about 3 turns to either left or right of the
center.
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SR−20
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STEERING TILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and main shaft as-
sembly.
(b) Torque the wheel set nut. Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
(c) Connect the connector.
12. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified
torque. If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, re-
place the wheel pad with a new one. When installing the
wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with
other parts and are not pinched between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the wheel pad after confirming that the circumfer-
ence groove of the torx screws is caught on the screw
case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws. Torque: 9.0 N·m (90 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf)
(d) Install the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 cover.
13. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
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R12473
SR168−01
SR0097
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STEERING STEERING WHEEL
SR−7
1058
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead,
rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light fin-
ger pressure.
(b) Freeplay should not exceed the maximum. Maximum freeplay: 40 mm (1.58 in.)
If the freeplay exceeds the maximum, adjust it in the following
procedure.
2. ADJUST STEERING GEAR
(a) Point the front wheels straight ahead.
(b) Loosen the adjusting screw lock nut.
(c) Turn the cross shaft adjusting screw clockwise to de- crease steering wheel freeplay and counterclockwise to
increase it.
HINT:
Turn the adjusting screw in small increments and check the
freeplay between each adjustment.
(d) Turn the steering wheel half way around in both direc- tions.
(e) Check that the freeplay is correct and steering is smooth and without rough spots.
(f) Torque the adjusting screw lock nut (See page SR−41).
3. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR−11).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 8.3 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 73 in.·lbf)
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SR−8
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STEERING STEERING WHEEL
1059
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR−19).
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