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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEDS00061
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST36230000
Sliding hammerRemoving wheel hubs
KV40104100
AttachmentRemoving wheel hubs
ST33061000
Drift
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38.0 mm (1.496 in) dia.Removing inner race on outer side of wheel
bearings
ST15242000
Drift
b: 69 mm (2.72 in) dia.Removing wheel bearings
KV40105310
Drift
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.Removing wheel bearings
Installing wheel hubs
ST30720000
Drift
a: 77.0 mm (3.031 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.Removing wheel bearings
Drift
ST33200000
a: 60.0 mm (2.362 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.Installing wheel hubs
ZZA0803D
ZZA0804D
ZZA0969D
ZZA0881D
ZZA1003D
ZZA0811D
ZZA1002D
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RAX-4
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools
EDS000I3
KV38107800
Protector
a: 29 mm (1.41 in) dia.Installing drive shafts
Drift
KV38100500
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing center rotors
KV40101840
Collar
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.Installing center rotors Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ZZA0835D
ZZA0701D
ZZA1113D
Tool nameDescription
Spring compressor Removing and installing spring
S-NT717
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS000FK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-11—
RAX-6,RAX-9—
NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
REAR
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×× × × ×××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× × × × × ×
Judder××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××
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RAX-6
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
PFP:43202
On-Vehicle InspectionEDS00065
Inspect to check that there is no excessive play, cracking, wear, or other damage to rear axle.
●Turn rear wheels (left/right) and check the play.
REAR WHEEL BEARING
With vehicle raised, inspect the following.
●Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Check that there is no looseness of rear wheel bearings.
●Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and InstallationEDS00066
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire.
SMA525A
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Cotter pin 2. Lock nut 3. Wheel hub
4. Hub bolt 5. Back plate 6. Axle housing
7. Wheel bearing assembly 8. Snap bearing
SDIA0132E
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WHEEL HUB (4WD)
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2. Remove wheel hub lock nuts.
CAUTION:
Discard the old hub lock nuts; replace with new ones.
3. Remove brake caliper from axle housing and hang it up some-
where.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing the brake pedal while the brake caliper is
removed.
4. Remove disc rotor and parking brake assembly from back plate
and axle housing.
5. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor from axle housing.
6. Remove axle housing from strut.
7. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod.
8. Remove nuts and bolts from axle housing sides of front and rear parallel links. Remove axle housing from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. For installation, follow removal procedure in
reverse order.
Disassembly and AssemblyEDS00067
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set axle housing on bench vise. As shown in the figure, use
attachment and sliding hammer to remove wheel hub from axle
housing.
CAUTION:
When placing onto bench vise, be careful not to damage
strut mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an alumi-
num plate or another suitable tool.
2. Use a bearing replace, puller, and adapter to remove inner race
of outer-wheel bearing from wheel hub.
3. Remove back plate installation bolt and anchor block. Remove
back plate from axle housing. Refer to PB-5, "
Components"
4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring.
5. Use a drift to remove wheel bearing from axle housing.
SRA711A
FAC0104D
SDIA0154E
SDIA0155E
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RAX-8
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Hub
●Inspect wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace wheel hub.
Axle Housing
●Inspect axle housing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace axle housing.
Snap Ring
●Check snap ring for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
snap ring.
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a drift to press fit wheel bearing into axle housing.
CAUTION:
Discard the old wheel bearing; replace with a new one.
2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to install the snap
ring.
3. Install back plate and anchor block onto axle housing. Refer to
PB-5, "
Components" .
4. Use a drift to install wheel hub onto axle housing.
5. After completing step 4, apply an additional load of 34,300 -
49,000 N (3,500 - 5,000 kg, 7,718 - 11,025 lb). Rotate axle hous-
ing in forward and reverse directions 10 times each to ensure a
good fit.
6. Place a spring balance at the point where the strut is joined (upper side bolt hole) and measure rotation
torque when spring is pulled at a speed of 8 -12 rpm. Refer to the RAX-15, "
Wheel Bearing" item.
NOTE:
If a load of 34,300 - 49,000 N (3,500 - 5,000 kg, 7,718 - 11,025 lb) cannot be applied:
●Install to drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nuts to specified torque. Rotate in forward and reverse
direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.
●At a rotation speed of 8 - 12 rpm, place a spring balance on hub bolt and measure rotation torque.
SDIA1349E
SDIA0157E
Rotation torque : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 12.8 N (1.30 kg, 2.87 lb) or less
Rotation torque : 1.126 N·m (0.11 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
Spring balance reading : 19.70 N (2.01 kg, 4.43 lb)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationEDS000FL
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear axle. Refer to RAX-6, "REMOVAL" .
NOTE:
In order to remove the rear drive shaft assembly, the rear axle is removed. At this time it is recommended
that front and rear parallel links on axle side be loosened (not removed). This will facilitate wheel align-
ment inspection and adjustment which are carried out later.
2. As shown in the figure, use a wheel wrench or similar tool to
remove drive shaft from final drive.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Move the joint in the up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
●Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
INSTALLATION
1. In order to prevent damage to final drive side oil seal, first fit a
protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft. Slide drive
shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
2. Install rear axle. Refer to RAX-7, "
INSTALLATION"
SDIA0604E
DSR0015D
DSR0010D
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RAX-10
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Disassembly and Assembly
EDS000FM
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it with a copper or aluminum sheet.
3. Make alignment marks on shaft and spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for alignment marks. Do not
scratch the surface.
4. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
Wheel Side
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer and puller to
remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it with a
copper or aluminum sheet.
3. Remove boot bands. Remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
1. Sensor rotor 2. Joint sub assembly 3. Circular clip
4. Boot bands 5. Boot 6. Shaft
7. Boot 8. Boot bands 9. Spider assembly
10. Snap ring 11. Housing (Slide joint) 12. Circular clip
SDIA0605E
SDIA0594E
SDIA0595E