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- PREPARATIONAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANS
02-3
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U151E, U151F A/T REPAIR MANUAL (RM1021U)
09527-1701 1Rear Axle Shaft Bearing RemoverAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151F)
09550-60010Differential Side Bearing
ReplacerFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151E)
(09951-00490)Replacer 49FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151E)
09564-3201 1Differential Preload AdaptorFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151E)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151F)
09608-10010Steering Knuckle Oil Seal
ReplacerFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151E)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151F)
09649-17010Steering Knuckle ToolAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151F)
09710-30050Suspension Arm Bushing ReplacerFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151E)
09726-40010Lower Control Shaft Bearing
ReplacerUNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
09930-00010Drive Shaft Nut ChiselUNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
(09931-00010)HandleUNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
(09931-00020)Nut ChiselUNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
09950-00020Bearing RemoverFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151E)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
ASSY(U151E/U151F)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
ASSY(U151F)
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300AX-02
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)
30-4
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTDRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July,
2003)
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COMPONENTS
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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
30-6- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTDRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July,
2003)
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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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2003)30-7
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C92142
SST
HoldTurn
F40142
D27403
C83850
SST
C66549
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
30-9
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6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09628-6201 1
7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM
SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the front sus-
pension arm sub-assy lower No.1 LH from the lower ball
joint.
8. DISCONNECT FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the
axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
9. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assy LH.
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil seal,
inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assy.
10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
(a) Using pliers, remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole
snap ring.
(b) Remove the bolt and front drive shaft assy RH from the
drive shaft bearing bracket.
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C66548
F40142
C83022
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT (From July, 2003)
30-17
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37. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
(a) Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing bracket hole
snap ring.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal and boot.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 32 NVm (330 kgfVcm, 24 ftVlbf)
38. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Install the front drive shaft assy LH to the front axle assy LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
39. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB- ASSY
LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension arm sub-
assy lower with the bolt and nuts.
Torque: 75 NVm (765 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
40. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH
(a) Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 49 NVm (500 kgfVcm, 36 ftVlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60 further.
41. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Install the flexible hose and the speed sensor to the shock
absorber with the bolt and set the clip of sensor on
knuckle.
Torque: 19 NVm (192 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed
sensor.
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300M6-02
C91612
C83023
F40153
SST
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH (From July, 2003)
30-19
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FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH (From July, 2003)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (SEE PAGE 30-8)
SST 09930-00010
3. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake cali-
per assy LH from the steering knuckle LH.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from
hanging down by the flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
SST 09628-6201 1
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft
assy LH from the front axle hub sub-assy LH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with the
axle hub.
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint assy front LH.
SST 09628-6201 1
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C83852F45465
C97690F45054
C83023
30-22
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH (From July, 2003)
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18. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install a new front axle hub LH hole
snap ring.
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL BEARING DUST
DEFLECTOR NO.1 LH
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install the bearing dust deflec-
tor No.1 LH.
SST 09316- 60011 (09316- 00011, 09316- 00031),
09608-32010
HINT:
Aligh the hole for the speed sensor in the bearing dust deflector
No.1 LH with the steering knuckle.
20. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint assy front LH and tighten the nut.
Torque: 123 NVm (1,254 kgfVcm, 90 ftVlbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60 further.
21. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Install the front axle assy LH with the 2 bolts and nuts to
the shock absorber assy front LH.
Torque: 210 NVm (2,141 kgfVcm, 155 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply the small
amount of engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.
Do not excessively push out the front axle assy LH.
Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
22. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
23. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-8)
24. INSTALL FRONT DISC