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F40322
Front FrontRH
LH
F40026
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- PARKING BRAKEPARKING BRAKE ASSY
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16. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION
(a) Check that each part is installed properly.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disc.
17. INSTALL REAR DISC(See page 32-41)
18. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Temporarily install the hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand
the shoes until the disc locks.
(c) Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate
smoothly.
Standard : Return 8 notches
(d) Check shoe is no brake drag.
(e) Install the hole plug.
19. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
21. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL(See page 33-2)

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the
possible cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspected AreaSee page
Wander
1. Wheel alignment
2. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
3. Hub bearing (Worn)
4. Stabilizer bar26-5
27-3
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30-2
26-17
27-18
Front wheel shimmy
1. Wheel balance
2. Shock absorber
3. Ball joint (Worn)
4. Hub bearing (Worn)28-1
26-8
27-4
26-16
30-2
Noise1. Inboard joint or outboard joint (Worn)30-8

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F40163
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC
4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
9. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
10. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
11. REMOVE REAR DISC
12. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub as-
sembly.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.

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13. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub as-
sembly.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the
measurement surface.
14. INSTALL REAR DISC
15. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)

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C91613
Front Drive Shaft
Assy LH Drive Shaft Bearing
Bracket Hole Snap Ring
Tie Rod Assy LH
Front Suspension
Arm Sub-assy Lower
No.1 LHFront Axle Assy LH Front Stabilizer Link Assy LH
Speed Sensor Front LH

Cotter Pin Front Drive Shaft
Assy RH
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable part
32 (330, 24)
8.0 (82, 71 in.Vlbf)
294 (2,998, 217)
49 (500, 36)
75 (765, 55)



74 (755, 55)
Front Flexible Hose
No. 1
19 (192, 14)

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COMPONENTS

F47192
Non-reusable partSupply Parts:
Front Axle Outboard
Joint Boot RH
No.2 Clamp

Front Drive Outboard
Joint Shaft Assy RHFront Axle Outboard Joint
Boot RH Clamp
Front Drive Shaft
Damper RH Clamp
Front Axle Inboard
Joint Boot RH Clamp
Front Drive Shaft
Dust Cover RH Front Drive Shaft
Dust CoverFront Drive Shaft Hole
Snap Ring RH
Front Drive Inboard
Joint Assy RH
Front Drive Inner Shaft Inner
RH Shaft Snap Ring Front Drive
Shaft Bearing
Front Axle Inboard
Joint Boot
Front Axle Inboard
Joint Boot RH No.2 Clamp













Front Drive Shaft
Dust Cover LH Front Drive Inboard
Joint Assy LH








Front Drive Shaft LH
Hole Snap Ring


Front Drive Shaft
Damper RH
Outboard Joint Boot
LH:
Front Drive Inboard
Joint Assy RH




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G29148
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable partShock Absorber Assy Front LH
Tie Rod Assy LH
Speed Sensor Front LH
Front Suspension Arm
Sub-assy Lower No.1 LH

Cotter Pin Front Axle LH
Hub Bolt
Steering Knuckle LH
Lower Ball Joint Assy LHFront Axle Assy LH Front Drive Shaft Assy LH
210 (2,141, 155)
8.0 (82, 71 in.Vlbf)
Front Disc
107 (1,090, 79)
75 (765, 55)49 (500, 36)294 (2,998, 217)
Front Axle Hub LH
Hole Snap Ring

Cotter Pin

Front Axle Hub
LH Bearing

123 (1,254, 91)
Disc Brake Dust
Cover Front LH
Front Axle Hub Sub-assy LH
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)
8.3 (85, 73 in.Vlbf)




Front Wheel Bearing
Dust Deflector No.1 LH
Front Disc brake
caliper assy LH
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C91585
NVm (kgfVcm, ftVlbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable partShock Absorber Assy Rear LH
Rear Suspension Arm
Assy No.2 LH
Rear Disc Brake
Caliper Assy LH Rear Axle Carrier
Sub-assy LH
Parking Brake Assy
Rear Axle Hub &
Bearing Assy LHRear Disc Strut Rod Assy Rear
100 (1,020, 74)
62 (630, 46)
100 (1,020, 74)
113 (1,152, 83)
113 (1,152, 83)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
5.4 (55, 48 in.Vlbf)
Rear Axle LH Hub Bolt
80 (816, 59)
X5


255 (2,600, 188)
19 (192, 14)
62 (630, 46)
80 (816, 59)
Rear Suspension Arm
Assy No.1 LH
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