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TOE-IN
1. Mark a base line across the tread.
After lowering front of vehicle, move it up and down to elimi-
nate friction, and set steering wheel in straight ahead position.
2. Measure toe-in.
Measure distance ªAº and ªBº at the same height as hub cen-
ter.Toe-in (Unladen):Refer to SDS, FA-39.
Toe-in = A þ B
3. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
(1) Loosen clamp bolts or lock nuts.
(2) Adjust toe-in by turning the left and right tie-rod tubes an equal amount.
Make sure that the tie-rod bars are screwed into the tie-rod
tube more than 32.5 mm (1.280 in).
Make sure that the tie-rods are the same length. Standard length (A = B):287 mm (11.30 in)
(3) Tighten clamp bolts or lock nuts, to the specified torque.
SMA123
EFA010
EFA011
YFA018
YFA019
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
Front Wheel Alignment (Cont'd)
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Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
When removing and installing shock absorber, do not allow oil or
grease to come into contact with rubber parts.
INSPECTION
Wash all parts, except for nonmetallic parts, with suitable solvent
and dry with compressed air.
Blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts with compressed air.
ICheck for oil leakage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
I Check piston rod for smooth operation. Replace if necessary.
I Check rubber parts for wear, cracks, damage or deformation.
Replace if necessary.
Torsion Bar
REMOVAL
IRemove torsion bar as follows:
(1) Remove anchor arm bolt nuts and remove anchor arm bolt and pilot.
Remove snap ring and dust cover from rear torsion bar anchor
arm.
(2) Withdraw torsion bar and remove torsion bar and torsion bar rear anchor arm as an assembly from front torsion bar torque
arm.
(3) Remove torsion bar from rear torsion bar anchor arm.
INSPECTION
I Check torsion bar for wear, twist, bend and other damage.
I Check serrations of each part for cracks, wear, twist and other
damage.
I Check dust cover for cracks.
SFA931
EFA017
FRONT SUSPENSION
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INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment of anchor arm adjusting nut is in tightening direc-
tion only.
Do not adjust by loosening anchor arm adjusting nut.
1. Coat multi-purpose grease on the serration of torsion barspring.
2. Place lower link in the position where bound buffer clearance ªCº is 0.Clearance ªCº: 0 mm (0 in)
3. Install torsion bar spring with torque arm.
Be sure to install right and left torsion bar springs correctly.
4. Set anchor arm. Standard length ªGºTD27Ti engine:38 - 49 mm (1.50 - 1.93 in)
ZD30DDTi engine: 40 - 51 mm (1.57 - 2.01 in)
5. Install snap ring to anchor arm and dust cover.
SFA549
SFA854
EFA009
FRONT SUSPENSION
Torsion Bar (Cont'd)
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INSPECTION
ICheck ball joint for turning torque ªAº.
Upper ball joint: 31.87 - 199.38 N
(3.25 - 20.33 kg, 7.17 - 44.83 lb)
Lower ball joint: 0 - 67.7 N
(0 - 6.9 kg, 0 - 15.2 lb)
If turning torque A is not within above specifications, replace
ball joint assembly.
I Check ball joint for turning torque ªBº.
Upper ball joint: 1.0 - 4.9 N ×m
(10 - 50 kg-cm, 8.7 - 43.4 in-lb)
Lower ball joint: 0 - 4.9 N ×m
(0 - 50 kg-cm,0-43 in-lb)
If turning torque B is not within above specifications, replace
ball joint assembly.
I Check ball joint for vertical end play ªCº.
Upper ball joint: 1.6 mm (0.063 in) or less
Lower ball joint: 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Replace ball joint if movement is beyond specifications.
I Check dust cover for damage.
Replace dust cover and dust cover clamp if necessary.
SFA858A
FRONT SUSPENSION
Upper Ball Joint and Lower Ball Joint (Cont'd)
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Inspection and Adjustment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen *1)
Applied modelHardtop
(short wheel- base) Wagon
(long wheel- base)
Camber degree 0É30¢ 30¢0É29¢ 30¢
Caster degree 1É53¢ 30¢1É58¢ 30¢
Kingpin inclination degree 12É39¢
Total toe-in
Radial tire mm (in)3.15 - 5.15
(0.1240 -0.2028) 2.72 - 4.72
(0.1071 -0.1858)
Front wheel turning angle Full turninside 34É24¢34É22¢
outside 33É35¢33É33¢
Vehicle posture Lower arm pivot
height (H) mm (in)33
(1.30) 31
(1.22)
NFA021
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
WHEEL BEARING
Axial end play limit mm (in)0 (0)
Lock nut Tightening torque N×m (kg-m, ft-lb) 78-98(8-10,58-72)
Retightening torque N×m (kg-m, ft-lb) 0.5 - 1.5
(0.05 - 0.15, 0.4 -1.1)
Turning resistance at wheel
hub bolt A
Tightening angle degree 15É - 30É
Turning resistance at wheel
hub bolt B
PreloadC=BþA N(kg, lb) 7.06 - 20.99
(0.72 - 2.14, 1.59 - 4.72)
DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
Axial end play mm (in)
At wheel hub 0.1 - 0.3 (0.004 -0.012)
Available drive shaft end snap rings
Thickness mm (in) Part number 1.1 (0.043) 39253-31G10 39253-88G10
1.3 (0.051) 39253-31G11 39253-88G11
1.5 (0.059) 39253-31G12 39253-88G12
1.7 (0.067) 39253-31G13 39253-88G13
1.9 (0.075) 39253-31G14 39253-88G14
2.1 (0.083) 39253-31G15 39253-88G15
2.3 (0.091) 39253-31G16 39253-88G16
UPPER BALL JOINT
Swinging force at cotter pin hole N (kg, lb)31.87 - 199.38
(3.25 - 20.33, 7.17 - 44.83)
Rotating torque N×m (kg-cm, in-lb) 1.0 - 4.9 (10 - 50, 8.7 - 43.4)
Axial endplay limit mm (in) 1.6 (0.063)
LOWER BALL JOINT
Swinging force at cotter pin hole
N (kg, lb)0 - 67.7 (0 - 6.9, 0 - 15.2)
Rotating torque N×m (kg-cm, in-lb) 0 - 4.9 (0 - 50, 0 - 43)
Axial end play limit mm (in) 0.5 (0.020)
WHEEL RUNOUT
Wheel type Steel
(15² )
Radial runout limit mm (in) 0.5 (0.02)
Lateral runout limit mm (in) 0.8 (0.031)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Precautions
IWhen installing each rubber part, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
I Use Tool when removing or installing brake tubes.
I If suspension or suspension parts are dismounted, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
I Do not jack up vehicle at lower link.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
*: Special tool or commercial equivalent
Tool number
Tool name Description
GG94310000*
Flare nut torque wrench
Removing or installing brake piping
KV40101000*
Axle stand
Removing rear axle shaft
ST36230000*
Sliding hammer
Removing rear axle shaft
ST38020000
Bearing lock nut wrench
Removing wheel bearing lock nut
KV401-06700-B
Rear axle shaft bearing
puller
Remove wheel bearing and ABS rotor
NI-110
Rear axle shaft guide
Installing rear axle shaft
SBR820B
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
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Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts
Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for looseness, wear or
damage.
IShake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
I Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: refer to REAR AXLE AND REAR
SUSPENSION, RA-4.
I Check shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
Rear Wheel Bearing
ICheck that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
I Check axial end play.
Axial end play: Refer to SDS, RA-16.
SMA525A
SRA734
YRA003
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
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Installation
IPress new wheel bearing until it touches the bottom of the
bearing housing.
Always press outer race of wheel bearing during installation.
I Press new grease seal until it bottoms end face of bearing
housing.
After installing new grease seal, coat sealing lip with multipur-
pose grease.
I Install baffle plate over bearing housing and press axle shaft
into inner race of wheel bearing.
Be careful not to damage or deform grease seal.
I Install washer and lock washer.
I Before installing lock nut, apply a coat of wheel bearing grease
to its seat. Tighten lock nut to specified torque.
: 245 - 249 N ×m
(25 - 30 kg-m, 181 - 217 ft-lb)
I Turn bearing housing (with respect to axle shaft) two or three
times. It must turn smoothly.
SRA288A
SRA289A
SRA290A
YRA005
ERA016
REAR AXLE
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