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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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SA1UG−01
W00495
SA2644
SST
R08383
R13137
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE AND AXLE SHAFT
SA−13
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB (See page SA−7 )
2. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
3. REMOVE DUST SEAL AND DUST COVER
Remove the 8 bolts, dust seal, dust cover and gasket.
4. REMOVE KNUCKLE SPINDLE
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap the knuckle spindle of the steering knuckle.
(b) Remove the knuckle spindle and gasket.
5. REMOVE AXLE SHAFT
Position one flat part of the outer shaft upward and remove the
axle shaft.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD FROM KNUCKLE ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle arm. SST 09611 −22012
7. REMOVE OIL SEAL SET
(a) Remove the 6 bolts from the end retainer.
(b) Remove these parts from the steering knuckle:
Oil seal end retainer
Felt dust seal
Rubber seal
Steel ring
8. REMOVE KNUCKLE ARM AND BEARING CAP
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and plate washers from the bearing cap.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts from the knuckle arm.
(c) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the 4 bolts heads and remove the 4 cone washers.
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE AND AXLE SHAFT
SA−19
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) Torque the 8 bolts.
Torque: 47 N·m (475 kgf·cm, 34 ft·lbf)
13. CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Connect the speed sensor and 2 bolts to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 18 N·m (185 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
14. INSTALL AXLE HUB (See page SA−9)
15. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA−4 )
16. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI−190 )
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SA1UR−01
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−49
906
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA1US−01
SA2662
SA2663
R13152
SA−50
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT 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 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Jack up and support the axle housing.
(b) Hold the piston rod and remove the upper mounting nut. Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
(c) Hold the shock absorber and remove the lower mounting nut, shock absorber, cushions and retainers.
Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR FROM AXLE HOUS- ING (See page SA−60 )
4. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Jack down and support axle housing.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727−30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(c) Remove the coil spring.
HINT:
Align the coil spring end with the lower seat and install the coil
spring.
5. REMOVE FOLLOW SPRING
Remove the 2 nuts and follow spring. Torque: 9.2 N·m (94 kgf·cm, 82 in.·lbf)
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FA0530
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−51
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is 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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SA1UU−01
SA2667
50 mm
(1.97 in.)30 mm
(1.18 in.)
SA−52
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT 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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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA−53
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA−50 ).
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