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RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION RAX
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RAX
REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
WHEEL HUB (2WD) ................................................... 6
On-vehicle Inspection and Service ........................... 6
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
COMPONENT ....................................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 7
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ....................... 8
WHEEL HUB (4WD) ................................................. 10On-Vehicle Inspection ............................................. 10
REAR WHEEL BEARING ................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 19
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 19
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RAX-2
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionEDS00060
When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried 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.
After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
Perform work in a location which is as dust-free and dirt-free as possible.
Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
The disassembly and service location must be clean. Care must be taken to prevent parts from becoming
dirty and to prevent the entry of foreign objects.
Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts.
Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.
Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)EDS00061
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV40104100
AttachmentRemoving wheel hub and bearing
assembly
ST36230000
Sliding hammerRemoving wheel hub and bearing
assembly
ST33061000
Drift
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38.0 mm (1.496 in) dia.Removing inner race on outer side of wheel
bearings
ST15242000
Drift
b: 69 mm (2.72 in) dia.Removing wheel bearing
KV40105310
Drift
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.
Removing wheel bearing
Installing wheel hubs
ST30720000
Drift
a: 77.0 mm (3.031 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.Removing wheel bearing
Drift
ST33200000
a: 60.0 mm (2.362 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.Installing wheel hub
ZZA0804D
ZZA0803D
ZZA0969D
ZZA0881D
ZZA1003D
ZZA0811D
ZZA1002D
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RAX-4
PREPARATION
KV38107800
Protector
a: 29 mm (1.41 in) dia.Installing drive shaft
Drift
KV38100500
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing sensor rotor
KV40101840
Collar
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.Installing sensor rotor Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ZZA0835D
ZZA0701D
ZZA1113D
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RAX-5
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS000FK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-16—
RAX-10, RAX-14—
NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
REAR
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×× × × ×××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× × × × × ×
Judder××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××
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RAX-6
WHEEL HUB (2WD)
WHEEL HUB (2WD)PFP:43200
On-vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS0034G
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.
Rotate wheel hub and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and InstallationEDS0034H
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from the vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-32, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor.
5. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, and then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing.
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove strut from axle housing. Refer to RSU-8, "
COIL SPRING
AND STRUT" .
7. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod. Refer to RSU-12, "
RADIUS ROD" .
8. Remove fixing bolt, washer and nut from axle housing side of front and rear parallel links. Remove axle
housing from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks and other damage. Replace if there.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Sensor rotor 2. Snap ring 3. Wheel bearing
4. Axle housing 5. Back plate 6. Wheel hub
SDIA2471E
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WHEEL HUB (2WD)
RAX-7
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RAX
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque refer to RAX-6, "COMPONENT" .
Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each link mounting part (rubber bushing) under unladen con-
ditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-46, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
Disassembly and AssemblyEDS0034I
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble if wheel bearing has no trouble.
1. Remove caulked of lock nut, and then remove lock nut from axle housing.
2. Remove sensor rotor from axle housing.
3. Set axle housing on vise at point where strut is attached. Using
a sliding hammer [SST] and attachment [SST] to remove wheel
hub from axle housing.
CAUTION:
When placing on vise, be careful not to damage strut
mounting surface of axle housing. Use an aluminum plate
or suitable tool.
4. Using a drift [SST] and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel bear-
ing outer side inner race from wheel hub.
5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap
ring from axle housing.
6. Using a drift [SST] and a press wheel bearing from axle housing.
FAC0104D
SDIA2440E
SDIA0155E
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RAX-8
WHEEL HUB (2WD)
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check for deformity, cracks and damage of each parts, replace if there are.
Wheel Hub
Check wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace if
there are.
Axle Housing
Inspect axle housing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
axle housing.
Snap Ring
Check snap ring for wear or other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace snap ring.
ASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, install snap ring securely to the ditch of axle housing inner
side.
2. Using a drift [SST] to press wheel bearing securely from axle
housing inner side as far as it will go.
NOTE:
Do not reuse wheel bearing.
Final press load guideline 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb)
3. Using a drift [SST] to press wheel hub onto axle housing.
NOTE:
Final press load guideline 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb).
4. Set sensor rotor to axle housing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse sensor rotor.
5. Install lock nut to axle housing.
6. After installation of lock nut, be sure to perform caulking. Refer
to figure for caulking procedure.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
1. With wheel hub pressed into wheel bearing, apply 49,030 N (5,000 kg, 11,025 lb) to wheel hub and rotate
both clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times to minimize resistance.
2. At a rotating speed of 8 – 12 rpm, place a spring balance at the point where strut is joined (upper side
bolt hole). Measure rotating torque.
SDIA1349E
SDIA0157E
SDIA0964E