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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-61
6. EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Front wheel bearing
Steering linkage
Adjust or replace
Replace
Incorrect adjustment or
abrasion
Worn
Replace
Worn
NG NG NG
OK OK Upper, and lower links,
bushing (4
2 Except high
ride suspension)
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3C-62 FRONT SUSPENSION
7. GRATING TIRE NOISE
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Tire pressure
Knuckle spindle and steering
linkage
Adjust
Replace
Improper
Deformed
Suspension fixing boltReplace
Adjust
Loose
Incorrect
OK
NG NG NG NG
OK OKWheel alignment
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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-63
8. EXCESSIVELY OR PARTIALLY WORN TIRE
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Brake adjustment
Wheel alignment
Adjust
Adjust
Incorrect
Incorrect
Front wheel bearingReplace
Adjust
Faulty
Improper
OK
NG NG NG NG
OK OKTire pressure
Tire rotationRotate tires at recomended
intervalsNot rotated OK
NG
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3C-64 FRONT SUSPENSION
MEMO
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REAR SUSPENSION 3D-1
SECTION 3D
REAR SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Main Data and Specifications...........................................................................................3D- 2
Torque Specifications........................................................................................................ 3D- 3
Rear Suspension................................................................................................................3D- 4
General Description ...................................................................................................... 3D- 4
Leaf Spring and Shock Absorber ..................................................................................... 3D- 5
Leaf Spring and Associated Parts ............................................................................... 3D- 5
Removal .........................................................................................................................3D- 6
Inspection and Repair ................................................................................................... 3D- 7
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3D- 8
Leaf Spring Assembly ....................................................................................................... 3D- 9
Disassembly .................................................................................................................. 3D- 9
Inspection and Repair ................................................................................................... 3D- 9
Reassembly ................................................................................................................... 3D- 10
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 3D- 11
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3D-2 REAR SUSPENSION
MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Models Standard Heavy-duty Suspension
Items
4 2
(Except High Ride Sus)
4 2
(High Ride Sus)
4
4
4 2 (Except High Ride Sus) 4 2
(High Ride Sus)
4
4
Type Semi-elliptic, rubber bushed, leaf type springs and direct double acting shock
absorbers.
Leaf spring
No. of leaves
5 7
Spring eye type
Berlin eye type Up turned eye type
Bushing outside dia mm(in) Front; 40 (1.57), Rear; 30 (1.18)
Length mm(in) 1200 (47.24)
Width mm(in) 60 (2.36)
Rear shock absorbers
Type
Gas-sealed Hydraulic, double acting telescopic
Mean stroke mm(in)
198 (7.80) 199 (7.83) 198 (7.80) 199 (7.83)
Compressed length mm(in)
323 (12.7) 349 (13.8) 323 (12.7) 349 (13.7)
Extended length mm(in)
521 (20.5) 549 (21.6) 521 (20.5) 549 (21.9)
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REAR SUSPENSION 3D-3
Torque Specifications
N
m(kg
m/lb
ft)
RTW430LF000101
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3D-4 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Rear suspension absorbs vibration from the road surface thus preventing vehicle damage, as well as providing a
good ride.
Components parts
Spring between the body and the axle case
Spring shackle connecting the spring to the body
Clamp and U-bolt fixing the axle case to the spring
Shock absorber as a countermeasure for vibration