2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA ABS

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

SA17H±11
R03031
F13676
Front (A)(B)
R07928
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA±3
2999 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
P245/70R16220 (2.2, 32)240 (2.4, 35)
P265/70R16220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)
P265/65R17220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRE
HINT:

Rotate tires as shown in the illustration.

Rotate as shown in (B) if the spare tire is included in the
rotation.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On±the±car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 14.0 g (0.031 lb) or less
4. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
5. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check if oil leaks.

Check the mounting bushings for wear.

Bounce front and rear of the vehicle.

SA143±10
F14316
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
64 (650, 47)
Brake CaliperHub Bolt
Cotter Pin
105 (1,100, 77)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
Speed Sensor
Shock Absorber
135 (1,400, 100)
65 (663, 48)
123 (1,250, 90)
28 (285, 21)Steering Knuckle with Axle Hub
Disc
4WD:

Cotter Pin
235 (2,400, 173)
Lock Cap
Grease Cap
Grease Cap2WD:
4WD:

Oil Seal
Speed Sensor
Rotor
Dust Cover
Steering Knuckle
18 (185, 13)

Oil Seal
Bearing

Snap Ring
Axle Hub
Bearing Spacer4WD:
274 (2,800, 203)

Lock Nut 2WD:
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±21
3017 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS

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.

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)

SA14E±08
F06645

Snap Ring
Drive Shaft

Dust Cover
Inboard Joint Shaft

Inboard Joint Boot

Outboard Joint Boot

Boot Clamp

Dust Seal Outboard Joint Shaft

Cotter Pin
Cotter Pin
Grease Cap Lock Cap Lock Nut
235 (2,400, 173)
140 (1,450, 103)

Non±reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torqueShock Absorber
with Coil Spring
135 (1,400, 100)
LH side:
64 (650, 47)
SA±30
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
3026 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS

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)

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)