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8) Press-fit spindle bushing (2) to wheel spindle (1) by using
special tool.
Set cut part (4) of spindle bushing (2) as shown in figure
(opposite side of the groove (3) of wheel spindle).
Special tool
(A) : 09922-55131
9) Press-fit spindle oil seal (1) until it becomes flush with wheel
spindle (2) surface by using special tool, and then apply
grease to its lip.
Special tool
(A) : 09944-66020
10) Apply grease to spindle oil seal lip.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
11) Apply grease to spindle bushing inside surface and flange
(2).
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
12) Install wheel spindle to knuckle, coat their mating surface
with sealant.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31110 or 99000-31090
13) Install wheel spindle (1) and disc dust cover (2) to steering
knuckle. Tighten wheel spindle bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel spindle bolts
(a) : 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
As this hole is a part of the passage of the vacuum that
activates the air locking hub, if it is clogged with grease,
the air locking hub cannot be locked or unlocked.
Therefore, be careful not to apply too much grease to
avoid clogging the vacuum passage.
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4) Install axle shaft (2) to front axle housing (1) (for 4WD).
5) Install knuckle to front axle housing. For details, refer to
“Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle” in this section.
6) Refill front axle (differential) housing with new specified gear
oil (for 4WD). Refer to “Maintenance Service” in Section 7E
for refill.
7) After servicing, check that no oil leakage exists.
Steering Knuckle Seal
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove knuckle seal cover bolts and seal cover (1).
3) Cut oil seal in place with scissors or knife, and take it off.
INSTALLATION
1) Cut replacement oil seal at one place with scissors or a
knife.
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Front Axle Housing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Remove front wheels.
3) Drain front differential gear oil (for 4WD).
4) Remove caliper carrier bolts (R&L) and suspend caliper.
5) Remove right and left brake disc.
6) Remove wheel speed sensor (if equipped with ABS).
7) Disconnect spindle vacuum hoses from wheel spindle (for
4WD).
8) Remove tie rod (and drag rod) end nuts and disconnect tie
rod (and drag rod) ends (2) from knuckle arm (1) (R&L) with
special tool.
Special tool
(A) : 09913-65210 CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible
hose and not to depress brake pedal.
NOTE:
If brake disc can not be removed by hand, use 8mm bolts
(1).
CAUTION:
Give match mark to spindle vacuum hose and wheel
spindle before removal.
1. Vacuum hose to lock
2. Vacuum hose to unlock
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9) Install right and left axle shafts to axle housing (for 4WD).
Install knuckle to axle housing (for 2WD).
10) Install kingpins (2) and knuckle seal cover (1) to steering
knuckle (R&L), refer to “Steering Knuckle / Wheel Spindle” in
this section.
11) Install right and left brake disc and caliper assembly.
Tighten carrier bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake caliper carrier bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
12) Connect spindle vacuum hoses to wheel spindle (for 4WD),
while aligning the match mark.
13) Install ABS wheel sensor to steering knuckle (if equipped
with ABS).
14) Install tie rod ends and drag rod end to knuckle arm (1)
(R&L). Tighten new nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie rod end nuts and drag rod end nut (Knuckle side)
(a) : 43 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31.5 lb-ft)
15) Install wheels and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts
: 95 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69.0 lb-ft)
16) Lower hoist.NOTE:
Place knuckle seal and retainer in axle housing before
installing axle shaft (knuckle), using care for installation
direction of knuckle seal.
NOTE:
To prevent ball stud from being rotated while tightening
tie rod end nut, tighten Nut (M12 x 1.25) to about 20 N·m
(2.0 kg-m, 14.5 Ib-ft) and remove it. Then tighten new nut
to specified torque.
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3) Remove upper mounting bolt (2).
4) Remove lower mounting bolt (3).
5) Remove shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Install shock absorber (1), refer to figure for proper installing
direction of bush and washer (2).
Tighten bolts (3) temporarily by hand.
2) Remove floor jack.
3) Lower hoist.
4) Tighten shock absorber bolts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber upper and lower bolts
(a) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
Coil Spring
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).
3) Remove brake flexible hose E-ring (2).
NOTE:
Tighten lower bolt with vehicle off hoist and in non-
loaded condition.
1. Brake flexible hose
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INSTALLATION
1) Install lateral rod to vehicle body and rear axle housing.
Tighten bolt and nut temporarily by hand.
2) Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
lateral rod bolt and nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Lateral rod bolt and nut
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Trailing Arm / Bushing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle.
2) Support rear axle housing (1) by using floor jack (2).
3) Disconnect parking brake cable clamp (1) from trailing arm.
4) Disconnect wheel speed sensor harness clamps (2) from
trailing arm (if equipped with ABS).
5) Remove trailing arm mounting bolts.
6) Remove trailing arm (1).
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Install bushings so that either face of bushing are aligned
with housing edge of leading arm, also the length between
the aligned side end of bushing and trailing arm (1) are
within specification below.
Specification for trailing arm bushing protrusion
“a” : 8.5 – 10.5 mm (0.33 – 0.41 in.)
“b” : 6.0 – 9.0 mm (0.24 – 0.35 in.)
2) Install trailing arm (1) to vehicle body and rear axle housing,
referring to figure for proper installing direction of bolts.
3) Remove floor jack.
4) Connect wheel speed sensor harness clamps to trailing arm
(if equipped with ABS).
5) Connect parking brake cable clamp to trailing arm.
6) Lower hoist and with vehicle in non-loaded condition, tighten
trailing arm nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Trailing arm nuts
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel Bearing
REMOVAL
1) Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove rear brake drum and disconnect parking brake
cable from brake back plate. For details, refer to “Brake back
plate” in Section 5.
3) Drain gear oil from rear axle housing by loosening drain plug.
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11) Connect brake flexible hose (2) to bracket on axle housing
and secure it with E-ring (1).
12) Connect brake pipe to brake flexible hose and tighten brake
pipe flare nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut
(a) : 16 N·m (1.6 kg-m, 11.5 lb-ft)
13) Clean mating surface of axle housing (2) (right & left) with
brake back plate and apply sealant as shown.
“B” : Sealant 99000-31090
14) Apply grease to axle shaft oil seals lip (1) (right & left) as
shown.
“A” : Grease 99000-25010
15) Install rear axle shafts, brake shoes, brake drums and
wheels. For details, refer to “Rear Axle Shaft and Wheel
Bearing” in this section.
16) Lower hoist.
17) Tighten right and left trailing arm nuts and shock absorber
lower bolts to specified torque.
Tighten lateral rod bolt and nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Trailing arm nuts and lateral rod bolt and nut
(a) : 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Shock absorber lower bolts
(b) : 85 N·m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
18) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
19) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake). (For
brake test, see Section 5.)
20) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
NOTE:
When tightening these bolts and nuts, be sure that vehi-
cle is off hoist and in non loaded condition.
1. Shock absorber
2. Trailing arm
3. Lateral rod