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Tightening torque: 186 +/- 29 N.m (137 +/- 21 f
t-lb)
Fig. 75: Tightening Companion Flange Self Locking Nut
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3. Use special tools MB990685 and MB990326 to measure the drive pinion
turning torque (without the drive pinion oil seal).
Standard value:
CAUTION: There should be no gear oil adhered to the
bearing.
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Fig. 79: Identifying Colour Table
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5. Remove the companion flange and drive pinion again. Then insert the drive
pinion front bearing inner race into the differential carrier. Use special tool
MB990727 to pres
s-fit the drive pinion oil seal.
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Fig. 81: Tightening Companion Flange Self Locking Nut
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7. Use special tools MB990685 and MB990326 to measure the drive pinion
turning torque (with drive pinion oil seal) to verify that the drive pinion turning
torque complies with the standard value.
Standard value:
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Fig. 83: Turning Torque Table
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8. If the turning torque is not within the standard value, check the tightening
torque of the companion flange self-locking nut, and the installation of the oil
seal.
>>F<< DIFFERENTIAL GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT Adjust the differential gear backlash by the following procedure:
1. Assemble the side gears, side gear spacers, pinion gears, and pinion washers
into the differential case.
Fig. 84: Assembling Side Gears, Spacers, Pinion Gears & Washers Into
Differential Case
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2004 SUSPENSION
Rear - Endeavor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Low-mount multilink independent suspension offers handling stability and riding
comfort comparable to passenger cars. Crossmembers with an elastic structure are
used to reduce road noise, making the vehicle quieter.
The arrangement of the arms, coil springs, and shock absorbers is designed to
provide a wide luggage space.
The differential case is mounted on the crossmember in AWD models to reduce the
weight under the springs and improve the suspension tracking of the road surface. CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM Fig. 1: Rear Suspension Construction Diagram (FWD)
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Fig. 2: Rear Suspension Construction Diagram (AWD)
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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS If the rear suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not run straightforward or noise will
occur. Incorrect wheel alignment, malfunction of shock absorber, stabilizer bar, coil
spring, control arms or worn or out-of-balance will cause these problems. REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If you follow them carefully, you
will be sure that you have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a rear
suspension fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.
2. Verify that the condition described by the customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom Chart.
4. Verif
y malfunction is eliminated.
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Fig. 20: Removing & Installing Shock Absorber
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INSPECTION
Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear. Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil leakage, or abnormal noise.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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Fig. 21: Disassembling & Assembling Shock Absorber
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Required Special Tools:
MB991237: Spring Compressor Body MB991239: Arm Set MB991109: Deep Socket
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT << A>> COIL SPRING NUT REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To hold the coil spring securely, install special
tools MB991237 and MB991239 evenly, and so
that the space between both arms of the special
tool will be maximum within the installation
range. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
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