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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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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)
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R13376
SST
R13281
SST
Front bearing
outer race:Rear bearing
outer race:
R01197
SST
R11163
SST SA±52
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
3048 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(d) Using SST and a press, install the bearing outer race.
SST 09950±60020 (09951±00790),
09950±70010 (09951±07150)
7. INSTALL DRIVE PINION FRONT AND REAR BEARING
OUTER RACES
Using SST, install the 2 outer races.
SST 09570±22011
8. INSTALL DRIVE PINION FRONT BEARING
(a) Install the washer on the drive pinion.
HINT:
First fit a washer with the same thickness as the washer which
was removed, then after checking the tooth contact pattern, re-
place the washer with a different thickness if necessary.
(b) Using SST and a press, install the front bearing onto the
drive pinion.
SST 09506±30012
9. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Install the drive pinion, rear bearing and oil slinger.
HINT:
After adjusting the ring gear tooth contact pattern, assemble the
spacer and oil seal.
(b) Using SST, install the companion flange.
SST 09950±30012 (09951±03010, 09953±03010,
09954±03010, 09955±03030, 09956±03020)
(c) Coat the threads of the nut with hypoid gear oil.
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R13200
FIPG
R13416
SST
R13415
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA±57
3053 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
20. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE
21. INSTALL SIDE BEARING RETAINER
(a) Remove any old FIPG material and be careful not to drop
oil on the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and
side bearing retainer.
(b) Clean both installation surfaces with gasoline or alcohol.
(c) Apply FIPG to the side bearing retainer, as shown in the
illustration.
FIPG:
Part No. 08826±00090, THREE BOND 1281 or
equivalent
HINT:
Install the side bearing retainer within 10 minutes after applying
FIPG.
(d) Install the side bearing retainer with the 10 bolts.
Torque: 69 N´m (700 kgf´cm, 51 ft´lbf)
22. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD (See step 12.)
23. RECHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
(See page SA±43)
24. RECHECK TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION (See step 13.)
25. CHECK COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
(See step 1.)
26. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
27. INSTALL SIDE OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a plastic hammer, install a new oil seal un-
til its surface is flush with the differential carrier end.
SST 09608±32010
(b) Coat the oil seal lip with MP grease.
28. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NO. 1
(a) Install a new snap ring to the shaft.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, install the shaft to the differential
case.
(c) Check that the intermediate shaft will not come out by try-
ing to pull it out by hand.
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SA23V±03
F14524
F07365
Suspension
Support Bolt
25°25° LH: RH:
Coil Spring Lower Side End
Coil Spring Lower
Side End
Front:
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±69
3065 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL COIL SPRING TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Using a spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
NOTICE:
Do not compress the coil spring more than necessary.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring seat
of the shock absorber.
2. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Install the cushion, 2 retainers and suspension support to
the piston rod.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new suspension support center nut.
(c) Position the suspension support as shown in the illustra-
tion.
NOTICE:
Do not place yourself over the top of the shock absorber.
HINT:
Recheck the direction of the suspension support.
(d) Torque the suspension center nut.
Torque: 25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
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SA187±06
SA±74
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
3070 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Install the upper suspension arm with the 2 washers, bolt and nut.
Torque: 98 N´m (1,000 kgf´cm, 72 ft´lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
2. INSTALL BRAKE AND FUEL LINE CLAMP
Torque: 5.5 N´m (56 kgf´cm, 49 in.´lbf)
3. INSTALL FENDER APRON SEAL REAR
4. CONNECT UPPER BALL JOINT
(a) Connect the upper ball joint to the upper suspension arm.
(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°.
Torque: 105 N´m (1,100 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
5. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMPS
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
6. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (See page SA±70)
7. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)
8. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF STEERING ANGLE, MASTER CYLINDER PRES-
SURE, YAW RATE AND DECELERATION SENSORS (See page DI±897)
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R00055
SST
R11163SST
F14486
40 mm
(1.57 in.)
F14485
SST
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA±121
3117 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
HINT:
First fit a washer with the same thickness as the washer which
was removed, then after checking the tooth contact pattern, re-
place the washer with a different thickness if necessary.
6. INSTALL DRIVE PINION REAR BEARING
Using SST and a press, install the rear bearing onto the drive
pinion.
SST 09506±35010
7. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Install the drive pinion and front bearing.
HINT:
After adjusting the ring gear tooth contact pattern, assemble the
spacer, washers and oil seal.
(b) Using SST, install the companion flange.
SST 09950±30012 (09951±03010, 09953±03010,
09954±03010, 09955±03030, 09956±03050)
(c) Coat the threads of a new nut with hypoid gear oil.
(d) 2WD:
Install the conpanion flange nut.
(1) Install the 3 stud bolts so that the heads come out
40 mm (1.57 in.).
(2) Set the SST and install the 3 nuts to the companion
flange.
SST 09213±58013
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F16919
F16920
F14307
F04396
SA±138
± SUSPENSION AND AXLECOIL SPRING AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
3134 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(c) While holding the piston rod, remove the nut, retainer,
cushion and shock absorber.
Torque: 58 N´m (591 kgf´cm, 43 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the retainer and cushion from the shock absorb-
er.
5. DISCONNECT LH AND RH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer bar
links.
Torque: 69 N´m (704 kgf´cm, 51 ft´lbf)
6. DISCONNECT LATERAL CONTROL ROD
Remove the nut, washer, bolt and disconnect the lateral control
rod.
Torque: 140 N´m (1,428 kgf´cm, 103 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut and bolt.
7. REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Lower the axle housing.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to snap the brake line and parking brake
cable.
(b) While lowering the axle housing, remove the coil spring,
hollow spring and insulator.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
Check that the coil spring end is installed correctly.
If the coil spring end is not in the correct position, reinstall
the coil spring.