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3A-4 FRONT DRIVE AXLE
AUTO-LOCKING HUB
1 Cap
2 Filter
3 Vacuum Diaphragm
4 Diaphragm Retainer
5 Piston
6 Bolt (M10)
7 Lock Washer
8 O-ring
9 Retaining Ring
10 Clutch Ring11 Body
12 Return Spring
13 Bearing
14 O-ring
15 Retaining Ring
16 Inner Drive Gear
17 Oil Seal
18 Oil Seal Race
19 Axle Retaining Ring
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FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-5
VACUUM CIRCUIT
1 Engine
2 Vacuum Pump
3 3-way Connector
4 T-connector
5 Check Valve6 Auto locking Hub Solenoid Valve
7 T-connector Hose
8 Hub Hose (left)
9 Hub Hose (right)
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3A-6 FRONT DRIVE AXLE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
VACUUM LINE
1 Vacuum Auto-locking Hub Assembly
2 Bolt......................................................50-60 Nm
3 Cam Washer
4 Auto-locking Hub Cap
5 Retainer Ring
6 Shim
7 Locking Hub
8 Band
9 Hose (L : 400)
10 T-connector
11 Hose (L : 250, white)12 Check Valve
13 Hose (L :100, green)
14 Auto Locking Hub Solenoid Valve
1 5 Bolt
16 Hose (L :100, green)
17 T-connector
18 Hose (L : 720, yellow)
19 Hose (L :2, 360 , red)
20 Corrugated Tube
2 1 Clip
2 2 Clip
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FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-7
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Be careful not to change the valve when connecting the
check valve and each hose.
2. Adjust the clearance between the retainer ring (5) and
locking hub (7) using the shim(6).
Notice
Shim thickness : 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 mm
NormalMax. 0.2 mm
3. Tighten the auto locking hub cap bolt to the specified torque
and order.
Tightening Torque 50 - 60 Nm
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FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-9
Removal & Installation Procedure
1. Remove the tire.
Installation Notice
Steel Wheel
Aluminum WheelTightening Torque80 - 120 Nm
110 - 130 Nm
2. Remove the autolocking hub vacuum hose.
3. With ABS
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
Installation Notice
4. Remove the mounting bolts and pull off the caliper assembly.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 6 - 8 Nm
Hose Bolt
Mounting BoltTightening Torque25 - 35 Nm
85 - 105 Nm
Notice
Be careful not to damage the brake hose.
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3A-10 FRONT DRIVE AXLE
5. With part time transfer case.
5-1.Remove the cover mounting bolts and pull off the cover.
Installation Notice
5-2.Remove the snap ring of the drive shaft and pull off the
hub body.
Notice
For assembly, adjust the clearance between the snap ring
and hub not to exceed 0.2 mm (Shim thickness : 0.1, 0.2,
0.3, 0.5, 1.0 mm).
Tightening Torque 50 - 60 Nm
6. With full time transfer case
6-1. Detach the hub cap with screw driver and remove the
snap ring on drive shaft.
Installation Notice
Tightening Torque 2 - 4 Nm 5-3. Remove the screws and pull off the locking hub washer.
Installation Notice
Notice
For assembly, adjust the clearance between the snap ring
and hub not to exceed 0.2 mm (Shim thickness : 0.1, 0.2,
0.3, 0.5, 1.0 mm).
Tightening Torque 15 Nm
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FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-17
1 Front Axle Housing Mounting Bracket
2 Inner Shaft (Left)
3 Bolt......................................................55-65 Nm
4 Oil Seal.................................................. Replace
Apply Grease to the Sealing Rib
5 Snap Ring
6 Bearing
7 Snap Ring
8 Oil Drain Plug.......................................28-41 Nm
9 Front Axle Housing
10 Breather Nipple
11 Inner Shaft (Right)
12 Pinion Lock Nut................................240-310 Nm
13 Washer
14 Companion Flange
15 Oil Seal.................................................. Replace
Apply Grease to the Sealing Rib
16 Bearing
1 7 Shim
18 Bearing Baffle
1 9 Shim20 Bearing
21 Oil Slinger
22 Drive Pinion
23 Oil Filler Plug.......................................28-41 Nm
2 4 Bolt......................................................39-46 Nm
25 Axle Housing Cover..............Apply Liquid Gasket
to the Contact Surface
26 Ring Gear
27 Bearing
2 8 Shim
29 Shaft Lock Pin
30 Differential Case
3 1 Bolt......................................................75-90 Nm
3 2 Bolt......................................................48-69 Nm
33 Washer
34 Bearing Cap
35 Thrust Washer
36 Side Gear
37 Differential Shaft
38 Differential Pinion
39 Thrust Washer
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FRONT DRIVE AXLE 3A-19
5. Unscrew the bearing cap bolts and remove the bearing caps.
Pull out the differential carrier assembly.
Notice
Place alignment marks on the bearing cap not to change
the caps before removal. When pulling out the differential
carrier assembly, be careful not to damage the axle housing.
6. Disassemble the parts of the differential carrier assembly.
7. Remove the drive pinion lock nut. Disassemble the parts of
the drive pinion.
Assembly Procedure
1. Clean the all parts and check the followings :
lCheck the ring gear and drive pinion for wear and
damage. If damaged, replace it as a set.
lCheck the bearing for sticks, wear, noise and turning
resistance.
lCheck the side gear, pinion, pinion shaft and thrust
washer for wear and damage.
lCheck the differential carrier for crack and wear (bearing
contact surface). Check the gear case for crack.