1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Shock absorber rear

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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SA1VR−03
SA−11 2
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
969
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
COIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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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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