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- MAINTENANCECHASSIS
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
6. CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL (FLUID)
Visually check the transaxle for oil (fluid) leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair.
7. REPLACE TRANSAXLE OIL (FLUID)
(a) M/T:
Replace the transaxle oil (See page MX-6).
(b) A/T:
Replace the transaxle fluid.
(A132L: See page AX-2)
(A242L: See page AX-2)
8. REPACK REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
(a) Change rear wheel bearing grease.
(1) Remove the hub and inner and outer bearings.
Clean in solvent and inspect the bearings for dam-
age.
(2) Pack the bearings and axle hubs with multipurpose
grease.
Wheel bearing grease grade:
Lithium base multipurpose grease (NLGI No.2)
(b) Install inner bearing and new oil seal.
(c) Install the hub and adjust the wheel bearing preload (See
page SA-42).
Preload (while turning):
Add frictional force plus
0 - 11.8 N (0 - 1.2 kgf, 0 - 2.6 lbf)
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
16. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
(a) Remove the 4 bolts.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal retainer by prying
the portions between the oil seal retainer and main bear-
ing cap.
17. CHECK CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while mov-
ing the rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.15 - 0.35 mm (0.0059 - 0.0138 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance:
0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
connecting rod assembly. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.
18. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
(a) Check the matchmarks on the connecting rod and cap to
ensure correct reassembly.
(b) Remove the 2 connecting rod cap nuts.
(c) Using a soft-faced hammer, lightly tap the connecting rod
bolt and lift the cap and lower bearing.
HINT:
Keep the lower bearing inserted with the connecting rod cap.
