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Mainshaft Rear Bearing Adjusting ShimNCMT0037S03
Thickness Part number*
2.99 mm (0.1177 in) 32238-6J010
3.03 mm (0.1193 in) 32238-6J011
3.07 mm (0.1209 in) 32238-6J012
3.11 mm (0.1224 in) 32238-6J013
3.15 mm (0.1240 in) 32238-6J014
3.19 mm (0.1256 in) 32238-6J015
3.23 mm (0.1272 in) 32238-6J016
3.27 mm (0.1287 in) 32238-6J017
3.31 mm (0.1303 in) 32238-6J018
3.35 mm (0.1319 in) 32238-6J019
3.39 mm (0.1335 in) 32238-6J020
3.43 mm (0.1350 in) 32238-6J021
3.47 mm (0.1366 in) 32238-6J022
3.51 mm (0.1382 in) 32238-6J023
AVAILABLE THRUST WASHERNCMT0038Mainshaft Thrust WasherNCMT0038S01
SMT843D
244.20 - 244.30 mm
(9.6142 - 9.6181 in)
Standard length ªMº244.20 - 244.30 mm (9.6142 -
9.6181 in)
Thickness Part number*
6.04 mm (0.2378 in) 32246-6J000
6.12 mm (0.2409 in) 32246-6J001
6.20 mm (0.2441 in) 32246-6J002
6.28 mm (0.2472 in) 32246-6J003
6.36 mm (0.2504 in) 32246-6J004
*: Always check with the parts department for the latest informa-
tion.
AVAILABLE WASHERSNCMT0031Differential Side Gear Thrust WasherNCMT0031S01
Allowable clearance between
side gear and differential case
with washer0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008 in)
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
0.75 - 0.80 (0.0295 - 0.0315) 38424-D2111
0.80 - 0.85 (0.0315 - 0.0335) 38424-D2112
0.85 - 0.90 (0.0335 - 0.0354) 38424-D2113
0.90 - 0.95 (0.0354 - 0.0374) 38424-D2114
0.95 - 1.00 (0.0374 - 0.0394) 38424-D2115
AVAILABLE SHIMS Ð DIFFERENTIAL SIDE
BEARING PRELOAD AND ADJUSTING
SHIM
NCMT0032Bearing PreloadNCMT0032S01Unit: mm (in)
Differential side bearing preload:
T*0.15 - 0.21 (0.0059 - 0.0083)
* Install shims which are ªdeflection of differential caseº + ªTº in
thickness.
Differential Side Bearing Adjusting ShimsNCMT0032S03
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
0.44 (0.0173) 38454-M8000
0.48 (0.0189) 38454-M8001
0.52 (0.0205) 38454-M8002
0.56 (0.0220) 38454-M8003
0.60 (0.0236) 38454-M8004
0.64 (0.0252) 38454-M8005
0.68 (0.0268) 38454-M8006
0.72 (0.0283) 38454-M8007
0.76 (0.0299) 38454-M8008
0.80 (0.0315) 38454-M8009
0.84 (0.0331) 38454-M8010
0.88 (0.0346) 38454-M8011
*: Always check with the parts department for the latest informa-
tion.
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RS5F70A
Inspection and Adjustment Ð RS5F70A (Cont'd)
MT-92
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REAR AXLE &
REAR SUSPENSION
SECTION
RA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION.......................... 2
Precautions ................................................................ 2
Special Service Tools ................................................ 2
Commercial Service Tools ......................................... 2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart....................................... 3
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM..................................... 4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE................................................ 5
Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts ..................... 5
Rear Wheel Bearing .................................................. 5Rear Wheel Alignment ............................................... 6
REAR AXLE................................................................... 7
Wheel Hub ................................................................. 7
REAR SUSPENSION..................................................... 9
Removal and Installation ......................................... 10
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber .............................. 11
Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod .......... 12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)........ 14
General Specifications ............................................. 14
Inspection and Adjustment ...................................... 14
RA
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Precautions
lWhen installing each rubber part, final tightening must
be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on
ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire,
jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
lUse flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
lAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment.
lDo not jack up at the trailing arm and lateral link.
lAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Special Service Tools
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
GG94310000
Flare nut torque
wrench
NT406
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
HT71780000
Spring compressor
NT144
Removing and installing coil spring
KV40106400
Piston rod lock nut
wrench
NT369
a : 5 mm (0.20)
b : 16.2 mm (0.64 in) DIA
c : 52 mm (2.05 in)
d : 14 mm (0.55 in)
e : 25.4 mm (1.00 in) DIA
f : 55 mm (2.17 in)
ST35652000
Shock absorber
attachment
NT145
Fixing strut assembly
Commercial Service Tools
Tool name Description
Equivalent to
GG94310000
p1Flare nut crows foot
p2Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
SBR820B GG94310000
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
RA-2
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageRA-9
RA-11
RA-11
Ð
Ð
RA-9
RA-14
RA-5
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in BR section
NVH in ST section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Wheel bearing damage
DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomREAR AXLE
AND REAR
SUSPENSIONNoiseXXXXXX XXXXXX
ShakeXXXX X XXXXXX
VibrationXXXXX XXX X
ShimmyXXXX X XXXXX
Judder X X XXXXXX
Poor quality ride or
handlingXXXXX XX XXX
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RA-3
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p1Coil spring
p2Shock absorberp3Torsion beam
p4Lateral linkp5Control rod
NRA004
98 - 118 (10 - 12, 73 - 87)
42-57
(4.3 - 5.8, 31 - 42)
p1
p2
p3
p4
p5
98 - 118 (10 - 12, 73 - 87) Front
: Do not re-use
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
SEC. 431
When installing each rubber part, final tightening
must be carried out under unladen condition*
with tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full.
Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in
designated positions.
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
RA-4
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Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts
Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or
damage.
lShake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
lRetighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to REAR SUSPENSION (RA-9).
lCheck shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
Rear Wheel Bearing
lCheck axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.00 mm (0.0000 in)
lCheck that wheel hub bearings operate smoothly.
lCheck tightening torque of wheel bearing lock nut.
: 187 - 255 N´m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb)
lReplace wheel bearing assembly if there is axial end play
or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly.
Refer to REAR AXLE Ð Wheel Hub (RA-7).
SMA525A
NRA005
SMA113
SRA690A
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
RA-5
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Rear Wheel Alignment
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Make following checks. Adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
lCheck tires for wear and for improper inflation.
lCheck rear wheel bearings for excessive play.
lCheck wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If
deformed, remove tire and check wheel runout.
Wheel runout: Refer to SDS in FA section.
lCheck that rear shock absorber functions correctly.
lCheck rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive
play.
lCheck vehicle posture (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
CAMBER
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber:
Refer to SDS (RA-14).
lIf the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace
any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
TOE-IN
Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of
specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear
suspension parts.
WARNING:
lAlways perform following procedure on a flat surface.
lMake sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before
pushing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires
at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring
point.
4. Measure distance ªAº (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180
degrees (1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn),
try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never
push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance ªBº (front side).
Total toe-in:
Refer to SDS, RA-14.
SFA975B Radial
runout Lateral
runout
SFA948A
SFA614BFront
Hub center
height
Base line
Measuring point
SFA234AC
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
RA-6
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Wheel Hub
p1Spindle
p2Baffle plate
p3Wheel hub bearing
p4Wheel bearing lock nut
p5Cotter pinp6Hub cap
p7ABS sensor
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
lBefore removing the rear wheel hub assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then
move it away from the hub assembly. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sen-
sor becoming inoperative.
lWheel hub bearing does not require maintenance. If any
of the following symptoms are noted, replace wheel hub
bearing assembly.
lGrowling noise is emitted from wheel hub bearing during
operation.
lWheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly. This occurs when
turning hub by hand after bearing lock nut is tightened to
specified torque.
NRA015
SEC. 430
Front
187 - 255
(19 - 26, 138 - 188)
22-29
(2.3 - 2.9, 17 - 21)25 - 33 (2.6 - 3.3, 19 - 24)
: Do not re-use
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
REAR AXLE
RA-7