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± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±35
177 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
Companion flange vertical runoutMaximum0.09 mm (0.0035 in.)
Companion flange horizontal runoutMaximum0.09 mm (0.0035 in.)
Drive pinion preload (at starting) New bearing
Reused bearing1.3 ± 1.9 N´m (13 ± 19 kgf´cm, 11.4 ± 16.7 in.´lbf)
0.8 ± 1.1 N´m (8 ± 11kgf´cm, 7.0 ± 9.7 in.´lbf)
Total preload (at starting)Drive pinion preload plus 0.4 ± 0.6 N´m (4 ± 6 kgf´cm, 3.5 ± 5.2
in.´lbf)
Drive pinion to ring gear backlash0.13 ± 0.18 mm (0.0051 ± 0.0071 in.)
Side gear backlash0.05 ± 0.20 mm (0.0020 ± 0.0079 in.)
Ring gear runout Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Differential case runout Maximum0.04 mm (0.0016 in.)
Rear differentialDrive pinion oil seal drive in depth0 mm (0 in.)
1.50 mm (0.0590 in.)
1.55 mm (0.0610 in.)
1.60 mm (0.0630 in.)
1.65 mm (0.0650 in.)
Side gear thrust washer thickness1.70 mm (0.0669 in.)Side gear thrust washer thickness
1.75 mm (0.0689 in.)
1.80 mm (0.0709 in.)
1.85 mm (0.0728 in.)
1.90 mm (0.0748 in.)
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SS±36
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
178 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
58 2.58 mm (0.1015 in.)
60 2.60 mm (0.1024 in.)
62 2.62 mm (0.1031 in.)
64 2.64 mm (0.1039 in.)
66 2.66 mm (0.1047 in.)
68 2.68 mm (0.1055 in.)
70 2.70 mm (0.1063 in.)
72 2.72 mm (0.1071 in.)
74 2.74 mm (0.1079 in.)
76 2.76 mm (0.1087 in.)
78 2.78 mm (0.1094 in.)
80 2.80 mm (0.1102 in.)
82 2.82 mm (0.1110 in.)
84 2.84 mm (0.1118 in.)
86 2.86 mm (0.1126 in.)
88 2.88 mm (0.1134 in.)
90 2.90 mm (0.1142 in.)
92 2.92 mm (0.1150 in.)
94 2.94 mm (0.1157 in.)
96 2.96 mm (0.1165 in.)
98 2.98 mm (0.1173 in.)
00 3.00 mm (0.1181 in.)
R diff ti lSid b i dj ti h thi k02 3.02 mm (0.1189 in.)Rear differentialSide bearing adjusting washer thickness04 3.04 mm (0.1197 in.)
06 3.06 mm (0.1205 in.)
08 3.08 mm (0.1213 in.)
10 3.10 mm (0.1220 in.)
12 3.12 mm (0.1228 in.)
14 3.14 mm (0.1236 in.)
16 3.16 mm (0.1244 in.)
18 3.18 mm (0.1252 in.)
20 3.20 mm (0.1260 in.)
22 3.22 mm (0.1268 in.)
24 3.24 mm (0.1276 in.)
26 3.26 mm (0.1283 in.)
28 3.28 mm (0.1291 in.)
30 3.30 mm (0.1299 in.)
32 3.32 mm (0.1307 in.)
34 3.34 mm (0.1315 in.)
36 3.36 mm (0.1323 in.)
38 3.38 mm (0.1331 in.)
40 3.40 mm (0.1339 in.)
42 3.42 mm (0.1346 in.)
44 3.44 mm (0.1354 in.)
46 3.46 mm (0.1362 in.)
48 3.48 mm (0.1370 in.)
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± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±37
179 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
87 1.87 mm (0.0736 in.)
88 1.88 mm (0.0740 in.)
89 1.89 mm (0.0744 in.)
90 1.90 mm (0.0748 in.)
91 1.91 mm (0.0752 in.)
92 1.92 mm (0.0756 in.)
93 1.93 mm (0.0760 in.)
94 1.94 mm (0.0764 in.)
95 1.95 mm (0.0768 in.)
96 1.96 mm (0.0772 in.)
97 1.97 mm (0.0776 in.)
98 1.98 mm (0.0780 in.)
99 1.99 mm (0.0783 in.)
00 2.00 mm (0.0787 in.)
01 2.01 mm (0.0791 in.)
02 2.02 mm (0.0795 in.)
03 2.03 mm (0.0799 in.)
04 2.04 mm (0.0803 in.)
05 2.05 mm (0.0807 in.)
06 2.06 mm (0.0811 in.)
R diff ti lD i i i b i dj ti h thi k07 2.07 mm (0.0815 in.)Rear differentialDrive pinion bearing adjusting washer thickness08 2.08 mm (0.0819 in.)
09 2.09 mm (0.0823 in.)
10 2.10 mm (0.0827 in.)
11 2.11 mm (0.0831 in.)
12 2.12 mm (0.0835 in.)
13 2.13 mm (0.0839 in.)
14 2.14 mm (0.0843 in.)
15 2.15 mm (0.0846 in.)
16 2.16 mm (0.0850 in.)
17 2.17 mm (0.0854 in.)
18 2.18 mm(0.0858 in.)
19 2.19 mm (0.0862 in.)
20 2.20 mm (0.0866 in.)
21 2.21 mm (0.0870 in.)
22 2.22 mm (0.0874 in.)
23 2.23 mm (0.0878 in.)
24 2.24 mm (0.0882 in.)
25 2.25 mm (0.0886 in.)
26 2.26 mm (0.0890 in.)
27 2.27 mm (0.0894 in.)
28 2.28 mm (0.0898 in.)
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SS1KF±04
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±39
181 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RECEIVER
Tire pressure monitor receiver set bolt7.57666 in.´lbf
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR VALVE
Tire pressure monitor valve set nut4.04135 in.´lbf
FRONT AXLE
Hub nut11 01,15083
Tie rod end lock nut5556041
Steering knuckle x Brake caliper8082059
Steering knuckle x Dust cover1231,25090
Drive shaft lock nut1818513
Upper suspension arm x Upper ball joint2352,400173
Brake line clamp x Steering knuckle1051,10077
ABS speed sensor x Steering knuckle2828521
ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp x Steering knuckle8.08271 in.´lbf
ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp x Upper suspension arm8.08271 in.´lbf
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Drive pinion x companion flangeSee page SA±43
Differential front mounting cushion x Chassis frame1371,400101
Differential rear mounting cushion x Chassis frame8789064
Differential front mounting cushion x Differential1571,60011 6
Differential rear mounting cushion x Differential1081,10080
Ring gear x Differential case9798571
Differential carrier x Differential tube7880058
Differential carrier x Side bearing retainer6970051
Differential x Front propeller shaft7475054
A.D.D. clutch case x Differential7880058
A.D.D. clutch case x Differential tube7880058
A.D.D. actuator x A.D.D. clutch case2121015
Tube with wire harness assembly clamp x Differential carrier131309
Drain plug6566048
Filler plug3940029
FRONT SUSPENSION
Suspension support x Chassis frame6465047
Piston rod x Suspension support2525018
Lower suspension arm x Shock absorber1351,400100
Upper suspension arm x Chassis frame981,00072
Lower suspension arm x Chassis frame1301,32596
Lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint1591,62111 7
Power steering gear Left side nut
Center bolt
Right side bolt and nut130
165
1651,350
1,700
1,70096
122
122
Tie rod end x Lower ball joint9193067
No. 1, No. 2 spring bumper31 (23)315 (235)23 (17)
Lower suspension arm x Stabilizer bar link6970051
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SS±40
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
182 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U) Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link
1919014
Stabilizer bar bracket x Chassis frame3737727
( ) For use with SST
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
REAR AXLE
Hub nut11 01,12283
Backing plate x Brake caliper1051,07077
Parking brake cable x Backing plate8.08271 in.´lbf
Axle housing x Backing plate1221,24490
Brake line union nut15.515811
ABS speed sensor x Axle housing8.08271 in.´lbf
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Differential x Propeller shaft7475056
Drive pinion x Companion flangeSee page SA±113
Companion flange x Stud bolt101027.4
Differential carrier x Axle housing7374054
Differential carrier x Bearing cap11 31,15083
Differential case x Ring gear1251,27092
Drain plug4950036
Filler plug4950036
REAR SUSPENSION
Shock absorber x Chassis frame5859143
Shock absorber x Axle housing8788764
REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD
Lateral control rod x Chassis frame1401,428103
Lateral control rod x Axle housing1301,32696
REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM
Upper control arm x Chassis frame1401,428103
Upper control arm x Axle housing1401,428103
Upper control arm x Brake line bracket2828621
Lower control arm x Chassis frame1301,32696
Lower control arm x Axle housing1301,32696
Lower control arm x Parking brake cable bracket2626519
REAR STABILIZER BAR
Bracket x Axle housing3737727
Stabilizer bar link x Chassis frame6970451
Stabilizer bar x Stabilizer bar link6970451
HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR AND DRYER
Height control compressor x Bracket2930021
Height control filter x Height control compressor6.46557 in.´lbf
Bracket x Body2930021
HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE
Height control set bolt2930021
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SA140±10
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
SA±1
2997 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)±
SA±63
SA±135
SA±66
SA±135
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)SA±3
SA±90
SA±149
SA±66
SA±135
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joints (Worn)
6. Hub bearing (Loose or worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA±3
SA±3
SA±66
SA±4
SA±83
SA±88
SA±21
±
SR±37
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)SA±3
SA±4
SA±66
SA±139
±
Noise in front differential
1. Oil level (Low or wrong grade)
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion or side gear (Worn or chipped)
4. Pinion shaft bearing (Worn)
5. Side bearing (Worn)
6. Differential bearing (Loose or worn)SA±38
SA±50
SA±50
SA±50
SA±50
SA±50
Oil leak from front differential
1. Oil level (Too high or wrong grade)
2. Front differential rear oil seal (Worn or damaged)
3. Side gear oil seal (Worn or damaged)
4. Companion flange (Loose or damaged)
5. Side gear shaft (Damaged)SA±38
SA±38
SA±50
SA±50
SA±50
Noise in rear axle
1. Oil level (Low or wrong grade)
2. Excessive backlash between pinion and ring gear
3. Ring, pinion or side gear (Worn or chipped)
4. Pinion shaft bearing (Worn)
5. Axle shaft bearing (Worn)
6. Differential bearing (Loose or worn)SA±105
SA±109
SA±109
SA±109
SA±94
SA±109
Oil leak from rear axle1. Oil seal (Worn or damaged)
2. Rear axle housing (Cracked)SA±94
±
Oil leak from rear differential
1. Oil level (Too high or wrong grade)
2. Oil seal (Worn or damaged)
3. Companion flange (Loose or damaged)SA±105
SA±105
SA±109
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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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SA23K±03
F06626
Non±reusable part Bearing Spacer
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Differential
Oil Seal
Oil Slinger
Rear Bearing
74 (750, 54)
Companion Flange
74 (750, 54)
See page SA±50
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
SA±37
3033 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL REAR OIL SEAL
COMPONENTS