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Removal
IDisconnect parking brake cable and brake tube.
IRemove nuts securing wheel bearing cage with baffle plate.
IRemove ABS sensor.
IDraw out axle shaft with Tool.
When drawing out axle shaft, be careful not to damage oil seal.
IRemove oil seal.
Do not reuse oil seal one it is removed.
Always install new one.
IRemove ABS-rotor using special tool.
IUnbend lock washer with a screwdriver.
Do not reuse lock washer once it is removed.
Always install new one.
ERA013
NRA025
YRA004
NRA024
SRA104
REAR AXLE
RA-7
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Removal and Installation
IDisconnect brake hydraulic line and parking brake cable.
CAUTION:
Use Tool when removing or installing brake tubes.
IRemove stabilizer bar from body
IRemove upper links and lower links from body.
IRemove panhard rod from body.
IDisconnect propeller shaft.
IRemove upper end nuts of shock absorber.
Final tightening for rubber parts requires to be carried out
under unladen condition with tires on ground.
SRA906
SBR820B
SRA935
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
RA-12
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Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating tempera-
ture.
Temperature:
60É - 80ÉC (140 - 176ÉF)
Tires need to be inflated to normal pressure.
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360É from neutral position.
Steering wheel turning force:
39 N (4 kg, 9 lb) or less
IIf steering wheel turning force is not within specification,
perform the following inspection procedure:
E
Measure steering
wheel
turning force
39 N (4 kg, 9 lb) or less.
NG
EOK Test end
Measure preload of the
power steering gear
input shaft.
Refer to ªInspection
and Adjustmentº in
ªPOWER STEERING
GEARº.
NG
EOKCheck oil pump
pressure.
Refer to ªChecking
Hydraulic Systemº in
ªON-VEHICLE
SERVICEº.
NG
EOKCheck ball joints,
swivel joints and
linkage for smooth
operation.
See ªInspectionº in
ªSTEERING LINKAGEº.
NGOK
Adjust preload.Replace oil pump.Replace joints.Replace power
steering gear.
SST108B
H
HHHH
HHHH
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ST-6