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3E-18 REAR SUSPENSION
1. Axle housing
2. Jack
1. Differential carrier
assembly
2. Differential carrier nut
1. Lower rod
2. Lower rod rear
mount nut
3. Shock absorber
1. Lower mount
bolt
13) For jobs hereafter, support rear axle housing by using floor jack
under axle housing.
14) Remove differential carrier assembly.
15) Loosen rear mount nut of upper rod but don't remove bolt.
16) Loosen rear mount nut of lower rod but don't remove bolt.
17) Remove rear axle side lateral rod mount bolt.
18) Remove shock absorber lower mount bolt.
19) Lower floor jack until tension of suspension coil spring be-
comes a little loose and remove rear mount bolt of upper , lower
and lateral rod.
20) Lower rear axle housing gradually.
21) Remove axle housing.
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1. Lower rod
2. Body center
1. Rear axle housing
2. Spring seat
3. Coil spring
4. Stepped part
1. Axle housing ªAº 1. Body center
1
2
1
REAR SUSPENSION 3E-19
INSTALLATION
Install removed parts in reverse order of removal, noting the follow-
ing.
1) Place rear axle housing on floor jack. Then install upper / lower
rod rear mounting bolts (right & left) in proper direction as shown
(refer to UPPER ROD INSTALLATION for upper rod bolts). At
this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
2) Install coil spring (right & left) on spring seat of axle housing and
raise axle housing.
NOTE:
When seating coil spring, mate spring end with stepped
part of rear axle spring seat as shown.
3) Install lateral rod to rear axle housing.
4) Install lower part of shock absorber to right and left sides of axle
housing and install bolts in proper direction as shown in figure.
At this time, mount nuts but don't tighten them.
5) Clean mating surfaces of axle housing and differential carrier
and apply sealant to housing side.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
6) Install differential carrier assembly to axle housing and tighten
carrier nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 55 N
.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
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1. Axle housingªAº
(c)
1. Axle housing
3E-20 REAR SUSPENSION
7) For vehicle with ABS, connect wheel speed sensor coupler and
install harness.
8) Install propeller shaft and torque nuts to specification.
Tightening Torque
(b): 50 N
.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
9) Remove floor jack from axle housing and connect breather
hose onto axle housing and clamp it securely.
10) Connect brake pipes onto axle housing and clamp them se-
curely.
For clamping positions, refer to SECTION 5A of this manual.
11) Connect brake flexible hose to bracket on axle housing and se-
cure it with E-ring.
12) Install LSPV stay to axle housing, tighten LSPV stay bolt to
specified torque.
And adjust LSPV referring to ªLSPV ASSEMBLY INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENTº in SECTION 5A.
Tightening Torque
(c): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
13) Connect brake pipe to brake flexible hose and tighten brake
pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(d): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
14) Clean mating surface of axle housing (right & left) and brake
back plate, then apply sealant as shown.
ªAº: Sealant 99000-31110
15) Apply grease to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown.
ªAº: Grease 99000-25010
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1. Air bleeder plug
2. Weight
3. Attachment2
ªLº
BRAKES 5-13
FLUSHING BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
It is recommended that entire hydraulic system be thoroughly
flushed with clean brake fluid whenever new parts are installed in
hydraulic system.
Periodical change of brake fluid is also recommended.
FLUID PRESSURE TEST(if equipped with
LSPV)
Test procedure for LSPV assembly is as follows.
Before testing, confirm the following.
Fuel tank is filled with fuel fully.
Vehicle is equipped with spare tire, tools, jack and jack handle.
1) Stop vehicle on level floor and place approximately about
200 kg (441 lbs) weight on rear housing so that rear axle weight
800 kg (1764 lb).
Rear axle weight ªLº: 800 kg (1764 lb)
2) Install special tool to front and rear brake.
NOTE:
Special tool should be connected to breather of front (driv-
er's side brake) and rear brakes.
Special Tool
Front brake
(A): 09956-02310
(B): 09952-46510 (Attachment for vehicle with SUMITOMO
ELECTRIC brake caliper)
(C): 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug supplied as a spare part)
Rear brake
(A): 09956-02310
(B): 09952-36310 (Attachment for thread diameter 7 mm of
bleeder plug) or
09952-46510 (Attachment for thread diameter 8 mm of
bleeder plug)
(C): 55473-82030 (Air bleeder plug supplied as a spare part)
NOTE:
Special tool (B) is used instead of thread diameter 10 mm
attachment of special tool (A).
So remove the attachment from (A) and install (B) as
shown in figure.
For vehicle with TOKICO brake caliper, use the attach-
ment included in special tool (A).
For identification of brake caliper type, refer to GENERAL
DESCRIPTION in SECTION 5B.
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5A-18 BRAKES PIPE / HOSE / MASTER CYLINDER
1. LSPV spring bolt
2. LSPV bolt
3. Brake pipe flare nut
4. Air bleeding plug
1. LSPV lever
2. Stopper bolt (if equipped)
3. Coil spring ªAº: Don't turn(a)
2) Torque each bolt and nut to specification as indicated respec-
tively in figure.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
(b): 16 N
.m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft) (brake flare nut)
(c): 7.5 N
.m (0.75 kg-m, 9.0 lb-ft) (bleeder plug)
3) Upon completion of installation, fill reservoir tank with specified
fluid and bleed air from brake system.
NOTE:
Make sure to bleed air from LSPV bleeder without failure.
4) After bleeding air, check that LSPV is installed properly, referring
to following INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT.
INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT
Confirm the following before inspection and adjustment.
Fuel tank is filled with fuel fully.
Vehicle is equipped with spare tire, tools, jack and jack handle.
Vehicle is free from any other load.
With vehicle in above conditions;
1) Place it on level floor.
2) Push up (for 5 door model) or push down (for 3 door model)
LSPV lever with finger till it stops and measure length ªLº of coil
spring as it is pulled.
3) Spring length ªLº should be the value specified below.
Spring length (between spring end and spring bolt)
ªLº: 103 mm (4.06 in.) (5 door model). . . . .
ªLº: 157 mm (6.18 in.) (3 door model). . . . .
4) If it isn't, adjust it to specification by changing stay positions as
shown in figure. After adjustment, tighten bolt to specified
torque.
For details, refer to left figure.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Check to make sure that LSPV body and brake pipe joints
are free from fluid leakage. Replace defective parts, if any.
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ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) (OPTIONAL) 5E1-7
DIAGNOSIS
To ensure that the trouble diagnosis is done accurately and smooth-
ly, observe ªPrecautions in Diagnosing Troublesº and follow ªABS
Diagnostic Flow Tableº.
PRECAUTION IN DIAGNOSING TROUBLES
If the vehicle was operated in any of the following ways, ªABSº
warning light may light momentarily but this does not indicate any-
thing abnormal in ABS.
± The vehicle was driven with parking brake pulled.
± The vehicle was driven with brake dragging.
± The vehicle was stuck in mud, sand, etc.
± Wheel spin occurred while driving.
± Wheel(s) was rotated while the vehicle was jacked up.
Be sure to read ªPrecautions for Electronic Circuit Serviceº in
ªGENERAL INFORMATIONº section before inspection and ob-
serve what is written there.
Be sure to use the trouble diagnosis procedure as described in
the flow table. Failure to follow the flow table may result in incor-
rect diagnosis. (Some other diag. trouble code may be stored by
mistake in the memory of ABS control module during inspection.)
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ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) (OPTIONAL) 5E1-23
1. Ignition switch
2. ABS hydraulic unit /
control module assembly
3. Left-front wheel speed
sensor
4. Right-front wheel speed
sensor
5. Left-rear wheel speed
sensor
6. Right-rear wheel speed
sensor
7. ABS hydraulic unit /
control connector of harness
DTC 21 (DTC C1021), 22 (DTC C1022) ± RIGHT-FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
CIRCUIT
DTC 25 (DTC C1025), 26 (DTC C1026) ± LEFT-FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
CIRCUIT
DTC 31 (DTC C1031), 32 (DTC C1032) ± RIGHT-REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
CIRCUIT
DTC 35 (DTC C1035), 36 (DTC C1036) ± LEFT-REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
CIRCUIT
DESCRIPTION
The ABS control module monitors the voltage at the positive (+) terminal of each sensor while the ignition switch
is ON. When the voltage is not within the specified range, an applicable DTC will be set. Also, when no sensor signal
is inputted at starting or while running, an applicable DTC will be set.
NOTE:
When the vehicle was operated in any of the following ways, one of these DTC's may be set even when
the sensor is in good condition. If such possibility is suspected, repair the trouble (dragging of brake, etc.)
of the vehicle, clear DTC once and then after performing the driving test as described in Step 2 of ªABS
DIAG. FLOW TABLEº, check whether or not any abnormality exists.
± The vehicle was driven with parking brake pulled.
± The vehicle was driven with brake dragging.
± Wheel spin occurred while driving.
± Wheel(s) was turned while the vehicle was jacked up.
± The vehicle was stuck.
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1. Match mark
1. Flange bolt
2. Front propeller shaft
1. Transmission jack
2. Engine rear mounting member
7A-10 MANUAL TRANSMISSION (TYPE 1)
ON LIFT
1) Drain oil from transmission and transfer.
2) Give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown
in figure. (front and rear)
3) Remove flange bolts of rear propeller shaft universal joint and
pull out propeller shaft.
4) Remove flange bolts of front propeller shaft universal joint and
pull out propeller shaft.
5) Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission. It is not
necessary to disconnect clutch hose from operating cylinder.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to drain transmission oil when dis-
mounting transmission and transfer for clutch mainte-
nance only.
Work without draining transfer oil is possible if front pro-
peller shaft is dismounted together with transmission and
transfer.
6) Remove clutch housing lower plate.
7) Disconnect couplers from 4WD switch, back up light switch and
speed sensor assembly and release their harness from clamps.
Remove nuts from joint with engine.
8) Apply transmission jack and remove engine rear mounting
member taking off its bolts.
9) After removing mounting member, move rearward transmission
and transfer assemblies placed on jack and then lower them.