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Z03382
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±5
3001 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
If the vehicle height is not as specified, try to adjust it by pushing
down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE OR
POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TES-
TER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
Camber
UCK35L±GKBSKA
Right±left error
UCK35L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBSKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
0°08' ± 45' (0.14° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
0°06' ± 45' (0.10° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
0°17' ± 45' (0.28° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
0°16' ± 45' (0.26° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Caster (Except air suspension models)
UCK35L±GKBSKA
Tire size: P245/70R16
Tire size: P265/70R16 and P265/65R17
Right±left error
UCK35L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBSKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
2°56' ± 45' (2.93° ± 0.75°)
2°59' ± 45' (2.98° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
3°02' ± 45' (3.04° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
2°36' ± 45' (2.60° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
2°38' ± 45' (2.64° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
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R13227
SA±6
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
3002 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U) Caster (Air suspension models)
UCK35L±GKBSKA
Tire size: P245/70R16
Tire size: P265/70R16 and P265/65R17
Right±left error
UCK35L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBSKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
3°17' ± 45' (3.28° ± 0.75°)
3°20' ± 45' (3.33° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
3°21' ± 45' (3.35° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
2°55' ± 45' (2.91° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
2°56' ± 45' (2.93° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
Steering axis inclination
UCK35L±GKBSKA
Right±left error
UCK35L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBSKA
Right±left error
UCK45L±GKBLKA
Right±left error
10°14' ± 45' (10.24° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
10°16' ± 45' (10.27° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
10°05' ± 45' (10.09° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
10°07' ± 45' (10.11° ± 0.75°)
30' (0.5°) or less
If the steering axis inclination is not within the specified values,
after the camber and caster have been correctly adjusted, re-
check the steering knuckle and front wheel bearing for loose-
ness.
4. ADJUST CAMBER AND CASTER
(a) Loosen the front and/or rear adjusting cam set bolts.
(b) Adjust the camber and caster by turning the front and/or
rear adjusting cams (See adjustment chart).
HINT:
Try to adjust the camber and caster to the center of the specified
values.
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SA3213
AB
Front
C D
R13228
R13229
FA0018
AB
FrontA
B
A: Inside
B: Outside
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±9
3005 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
5. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in (total):
UCK35L±GKBSKA
Tire size: P245/70R16
Tire size: P265/70R16 and P265/65R17
Tire size: P265/65R17 (*1)
UCK35L±GKBLKA
UCK45L±GKBSKA
Tire size: P265/70R16 (*1)
UCK45L±GKBLKA
A + B: 0°05' ± 0°09' (0.09° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 1.19 ± 2 mm (0.05 ± 0.08 in.)
A + B: 0°05' ± 0°09' (0.09° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 1.29 ± 2 mm (0.05 ± 0.08 in.)
A + B: 0°05' ± 0°09' (0.09° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 1.28 ± 2 mm (0.05 ± 0.08 in.)
A + B: 0°05' ± 0°09' (0.08° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 1.15 ± 2 mm (0.05 ± 0.08 in.)
A + B: 0°05' ± 0°09' (0.08° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 1.08 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
A + B: 0°05' ± 0°09' (0.08° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 1.07 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
A + B: 0°04' ± 0°09' (0.07° ± 0.15°)
C ± D: 0.99 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
(*1): Air suspension models only
If the toe±in is not within the specified values, adjust the rack
ends.
6. ADJUST TOE±IN AND WHEEL ANGLE
(a) Remove the 2 clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to
adjust the toe±in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe±in to the center of the specified values.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends
are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(e) Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 55 N´m (560 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
(g) Inspect the wheel angle.
Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning
angle.
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SA23I±04
R13426
F07263
F07264
F07265
SA±22
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
3018 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE GREASE CAP
Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.
3. 4WD:
DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
4. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
CLAMP FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the speed sensor and wire
harness clamp from the steering knuckle.
5. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the bolt and brake line clamp from the steering
knuckle.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the brake tube.
(c) Support the brake caliper securely.
6. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER (See page SA±64)
7. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint.
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
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SA23J±05
SA±28
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
3024 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) 4WD:
Insert the drive shaft into the axle hub and temporarily tighten the nut.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal and drive shaft boot.
(b) Connect the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm.
(c) Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
Torque: 105 N´m (1,100 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
2. CONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT
Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 65 N´m (663 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
3. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER (See page SA±70)
4. INSTALL BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 123 N´m (1,250 kgf´cm, 90 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the brake line clamp to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque: 28 N´m (285 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
5. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Connect the speed sensor and wire harness clamp to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 ft´lbf)
6. 4WD:
INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) While applying the brakes, tighten the nut.
Torque: 235 N´m (2,400 kgf´cm, 173 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
7. INSTALL GREASE CAP
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
9. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
10. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)
11. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±899)
12. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF STEERING ANGLE, MASTER CYLINDER PRES-
SURE, YAW RATE AND DECELERATION SENSORS (See page DI±897)
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SA24P±03
F07264
R13372
SST
R13373WasherNut
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
SA±29
3025 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the bolt and brake line clamp from the steering
knuckle.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(c) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST and a screwdriver or an equivalent, remove the hub
bolt.
SST 09650±17011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to a new hub bolt as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Using a screwdriver or an equivalent to hold, install the
hub bolt by torquing the nut.
(c) Remove the nut and washer.
5. INSTALL BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER
(a) Install the brake disc, caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 123 N´m (1,250 kgf´cm, 90 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the brake line clamp to the steering knuckle with the
bolt.
Torque: 28 N´m (285 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
7. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
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SA24L±03
F06624
R12863
SST
R13233
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA±31
3027 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(c) While applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
5. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the
lower ball joint.
SST 09628±62011
6. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Using a plastic hammer, disengage the drive shaft from
the axle hub.
(b) Push the steering knuckle outward and disconnect the
drive shaft from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boots and dust seal.
7. LH drive shaft:
REMOVE LH SHOCK ABSORBER (See page SA±64)
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SA14I±10
SA±36
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
3032 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO DIFFERENTIAL
(a) Install a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft.
(b) Apply gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
(c) Set the snap ring with opening side facing downward.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, install the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.
HINT:
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feel-
ing when driving.
(e) Check that there is 2 ± 3 mm (0.08 ± 0.12 in.) of play in the axial direction.
(f) Check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
2. LH drive shaft:
INSTALL LH SHOCK ABSORBER (See page SA±70)
3. CONNECT DRIVE SHAFT TO STEERING KNUCKLE
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boots and dust seal.
4. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Connect the lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint.
(b) Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
HINT:
Face the hole for the cotter pin forward.
Torque: 140 N´m (1,450 kgf´cm, 103 ft´lbf)
5. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) While applying brakes, install the nut.
Torque: 235 N´m (2,400 kgf´cm, 173 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
6. FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH HYPOID GEAR OIL (See page SA±38)
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)