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FA0820
SST SA−120
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT (4WD)
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. DISCONNECT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT
FROM STEERING KNUCKLE (See page SA−23)
3. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the lower ball joint.
Torque: 58 N·m (590 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the low-
er ball joint.
SST 09628−62011
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R04505
R05271
SA−124
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR (2WD)
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the nut, 3 retainers, 2 cushions and stabilizer bar
from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the nut, 2 cushions, 2 retainers and disconnect
the stabilizer bar.
Torque: 13 N·m (130 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf)
(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts, stabilizer bar brackets, bushings and
remove the stabilizer bar.
Torque: 30 N·m (306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
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R05272
R04282
SST
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE SHAFT
SA−131
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE SHAFT
DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing
shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.7 mm (0.027 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle shaft outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle shaft.
4. REMOVE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
2WD: See page BR−40
4WD: See page BR−45
5. w/ ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM REAR AXLE
HOUSING
Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf)
6. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE
Using SST, disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
SST 09751−36011
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)
7. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 backing plate mounting nuts.
Torque: 69 N·m (700 kgf·cm, 51 ft·lbf)
(b) Pull out the rear axle shaft assembly from the rear axle
housing.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
9. REMOVE O−RING FROM REAR AXLE HOUSING
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SST
SA0I1−01
R04295
SA−136
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
1575 Author: Date:
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM
2. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09650−17011
3. INSTALL HUB BOLT
Hold the axle shaft, using plate washer and nut, install a new
hub bolt.
4. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM AND WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
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W00476
W00477
R04379
R04380
SA−162
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LEAF SPRING
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
REMOVAL
1. SUPPORT BODY
(a) Jack up and support the body on the stands.
(b) Lower the axle housing until the leaf spring tension is free,
and keep it at this position.
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
3. 4WD:
DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
4. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorber lower
side from the spring seat.
Torque: 26 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE U−BOLTS
(a) Remove the 4 U−bolt mounting nuts and washer.
Torque: 132 N·m (1,350 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove the spring seat and 2 retainers.
(c) Remove the U−bolts.
HINT:
At the time of installation, tighten the U−bolts so that the length
of all the U−bolts under the spring seat is the same.
(d) 4WD:
Remove the spring bumper.
6. REMOVE REAR LEAF SPRING
(a) Remove the hanger pin nut.
Torque: 91 N·m (930 kgf·cm, 67 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt.
(b) Remove the 2 hanger pin lock bolts.
Torque: 26 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
(c) Remove the nut, washer and 2 bushings.
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W00479
W00480
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LEAF SPRING
SA−165
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
(e) Bend the spring clip.
Using a hammer, bend the spring clip into the position.
3. REPLACE SPRING BUMPER
(a) Remove rear wheel.
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
(b) Remove spring bumper.
(1) STD 0.5 ton, Extra cab:
Remove the 2 bolts, spring bumper and spacers.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the spacers, as shown in the
illustration.
(2) STD 1.0 ton:
Remove the 2 bolts, spring bumper and bumper
block spacers.
Torque: 29 N·m (300 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the spacers, as shown in the
illustration.
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BR−5
1610 Author: Date:
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
(b) While an assistant depresses the pedal, loosen the
bleeder plug until fluid starts to run out. Then close the
bleeder plug.
Torque: (bleeder plug) 11 N·m (110 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
(c) Repeat this procedure until there are no more air bubbles
in the fluid.
5. REPEAT PROCEDURE FOR EACH WHEEL
6. BLEED LSP & BV
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R05256
− BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD (2WD)
BR−23
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
(d) Install the 2 pads so that the wear indicator plate is facing
underneath.
NOTICE:
Do not allow oil or grease on the rubbing face.
8. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in piston with a hammer handle or equivalent.
HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c) Insert the brake caliper carefully so the boot is not
wedged.
(d) Install and torque the installation bolts.
Torque:
1 ton: 39 N·m (400 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
Torque:
0.5 ton: 36 N·m (370 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE