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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL – Center Differential22B-47
BTAPER ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL
Use the special tools to remove the taper roller bearing.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
ATAPER ROLLER BEARING INSTALLATION
Use the special tool to install the taper roller bearing.
BTAPER ROLLER BEARING INSTALLATION
Use the special tools to install the taper roller bearing.
CSPACER / SIDE GEAR / WASHER /
PINION/PINION HOLDER / PINION SHAFT /
LOCK PIN / FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT / SNAP
RING / CENTER DIFFERENTIAL FLANGE
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the side gear in the center differential case with
the spacer attached.
NOTE
If a new side gear is to be installed, select a spacer
with medium thickness (0.8 – 0.9 mm).
(2) Fit the washer on the back of each pinion. Engage the
4 pinions simultaneously in the side gear.
Rotate the gears to place them in position, then install
the pinion shaft holder.
(3) Insert the pinion shafts.
(4) Install the lock pins in the illustrated direction.
MD998917
MB990932
MB990937
MD998812
MD998823
Lock pin Differential case
Pinion shaft
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL – Center Differential22B-48
(5) Install the front output shaft to the side gear and fit the
snap ring.
(6) Attach the spacer on the other side gear, then install
the side gear in the center differential case.
NOTE
If a new side gear is to be installed, select a spacer
with medium thickness (0.8 – 0.9 mm).
(7) Install the center differential flange on the case while
aligning the mating marks, then secure it temporarily with
machine screw.
(8) Measure the backlash between the side gear and the
pinion.
Standard value: 0.025 – 0.150 mm
(9) If the measurement deviates from the standard value,
correct the backlash using a spacer of different thickness
and check it again.
NOTE
The backlash must be the same on both sides.
DCENTER DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE GEAR
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant to the entire threaded portion of the bolt.
Specified sealant:
THREEBOND 1303 or LOKTITE 648
(2) Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the illustrated
sequence.
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
10
9
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL – Transfer22B-49
TRANSFER
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
10 2
114
8
7
9
5
3
1
6
Apply gear oil to all
moving parts before
installation.
23 {2.4}
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
Disassembly steps
F1. Air breather
2. Dust seal guard
E3. Oil seal
D4. Oil seal
A5. O-ring
A6. O-ring
C7. Oil seal
B8. Oil seal
A9. O-ring
10. Transfer cover
11. Transfer
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL – Transfer22B-50
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
AO-RING INSTALLATION
Apply transmission oil to the O-ring.
Transmission oil: DIA QUEEN MULTI-GEAR OIL 75W/85W
BOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply transmission oil to the oil seal lip area.
Transmission oil:
DIA QUEEN MULTI-GEAR OIL 75W/85W
(2) By using the special tool, install the oil seal.
COIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply transmission oil to the oil seal lip area.
Transmission oil:
DIA QUEEN MULTI-GEAR OIL 75W/85W
(2) By using the special tool, install the oil seal.
DOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply transmission oil to the oil seal lip area.
Transmission oil:
DIA QUEEN MULTI-GEAR OIL 75W/85W
(2) By using the special tool, install the oil seal.
EOIL SEAL INSTALLATION
(1) Apply transmission oil to the oil seal lip area.
Transmission oil:
DIA QUEEN MULTI-GEAR OIL 75W/85W
(2) By using the special tool, install the oil seal.
MD998800
MB990938
MB990933
MB990891
MB990887
MD998304
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL – Transfer22B-51
FAIR BREATHER INSTALLATION
Apply sealant to the air breather.
Specified sealant: THREEBOND 1501
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26-1
FRONT AXLE
CONTENTS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AXLE HUB AND KNUCKLE 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FRONT AXLE – Service Specifications / Special Tools26-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsLimit
Hub axial play mm0.05
Hub rotation starting torque Nm {kgfm}1.8 {1.8}
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB990635 or
MB991113Steering linkage
pullerBall joint disconnection
MB990767End holderFixing of hub
MB991354Puller bodyRemoval of drive shaft
AB
MB990241
A: MB990242
B: MB990244Axle shaft puller
A: Puller shaft
B: Puller bar
A: MB991017
B: MB990998
C: MB991000A, B: Front hub
remover &
installer
C: SpacerTemporary fixing of unit bearing
Measurement of hub rotation starting
torque
Measurement of hub axial play
Use MB991000 (component of
MB990998) for the spacer.
MB990326Preload socketMeasurement of hub rotation starting torque
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FRONT AXLE – Axle Hub and Knuckle26-3
AXLE HUB AND KNUCKLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
Check the Dust Cover for Cracks or Damage by
Pushing it with Finger.
1
23
45 6 7
8
910
1112
13
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
88 {9.0} 108 – 127
{11.0 – 13.0}
90 – 110
{9.2 – 11.2}
15 – 33
{1.5 – 3.4}177 – 275
{18.0 – 28.0} 25 {2.6}
25 {2.6}
9 {0.9}
113 {11.5}
Removal steps
1. Front speed sensor
A2. Caliper assembly
3. Brake disc
4. Split pin
BA5. Drive shaft nut
6. Front hub assembly
7. Dust shield
8. Connection for lower arm ball joint
9. Split pin
C10. Connection for tie rod end
D11. Front drive shaft
12. Front strut mounting bolt
13. KnuckleCaution
(1) For vehicles with AYC, be careful when handling
the pole piece at the tip of the speed sensor
so as not to damage it by striking against other
parts.
(2) For vehicles with AYC, be careful not to damage
the rotors installed to B.J. outer race during
removal and installation of the drive shaft.