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9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten
the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36
degrees.
10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift and the base.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
11. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races into gear carrier.
12. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropri- ate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to RFD-27, "
Side
Bearing Preload" .
13. Insert selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers in place between side bearings and gear carrier.
14. Align matching marks on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.
15. Install bearing caps and tighten bearing cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
SDIA0247J
Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
SPD353
SPD527
SPD558
SDIA1795E
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RFD-36
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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16. Using the drift, drive side oil seals until it becomes flush with the case end.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seal.
When installing, do not incline oil seal.
Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
17. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to RFD-
19, "Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-20, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-21,
"Backlash" , RFD-19, "Total Preload Torque" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
18. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-48,
"RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
ANTS" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
20. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea- surement A) in the figure comes into the following. Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
SPD560
PDIA0961E
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
SDIA0822E
Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
SDIA1039E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) RFD-37
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS000BS
Inspection and AdjustmentNDS000BT
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)
PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Applied model
VQ35DE VK45DE
2WD AWD
Final drive model R200
Gear ratio 3.357 3.692
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47/14 48/13
Oil capacity (Approx.) (US pt, lmp pt) 1.4 (3, 2-1/2)
Number of pinion gears 2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.05 (0.0020)
Item Specification
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential
case) 0.2 (0.008) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P
1 ) 2.65 - 3.23 (0.27 - 0.32, 24 - 28)
Side bearing (P
2 ) 0.20 - 0.52 (0.02 - 0.05, 2 - 4)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
(Total preload = P
1 + P2 ) 2.85 - 3.75 (0.29 - 0.38, 26 - 33)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059)
Item Runout limit
Inner side of the companion flange 0.08 (0.0031)
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
0.75 (0.0295)
0.78 (0.0307)
0.81 (0.0319)
0.84 (0.0331) 38424 EC000
38424 EC001
38424 EC002
38424 EC003 0.87 (0.0343)
0.90 (0.0350)
0.93 (0.0366) 38424 EC004
38424 EC005
38424 EC006
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Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
3.05 (0.1201)
3.08 (0.1213) 3.11 (0.1224)
3.14 (0.1236) 38154 0C000
38154 0C001
38154 0C002
38154 0C003 3.17 (0.1248)
3.20 (0.1260)
3.23 (0.1272)
3.26 (0.1283) 38154 0C004
38154 0C005
38154 0C006
38154 0C007
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
2.00 (0.0787)
2.05 (0.0807)
2.10 (0.0827)
2.15 (0.0846)
2.20 (0.0866)
2.25 (0.0886)
2.30 (0.0906) 38453 N3100
38453 N3101
38453 N3102
38453 N3103
38453 N3104
38453 N3105
38453 N3106 2.35 (0.0925)
2.40 (0.0945)
2.45 (0.0965)
2.50 (0.0984)
2.55 (0.1004)
2.60 (0.1024)
2.65 (0.1043) 38453 N3107
38453 N3108
38453 N3109
38453 N3110 38453 N3111
38453 N3112
38453 N3113
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RSU-1
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REAR SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2
Cautions .............................................................. ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ................................ ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................ ..... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ..... 5
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINT END PLAY ..... ..... 5
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION ................ ..... 5
Wheel Alignment Inspection ................................ ..... 5
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ..... 5
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .......................... ..... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN-
DATIONS ......................................................... ..... 5
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS ......................... ..... 6
CAMBER INSPECTION ................................... ..... 6
TOE-IN ............................................................. ..... 6
Removal and installation ..................................... ..... 7
COMPONENTS ............................................... ..... 7
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 8
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 8
SHOCK ABSORBER ............................................. ..... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ..... 9
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ..... 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............ ... 10
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 10 SUSPENSION ARM ...............................................
... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 12
RADIUS ROD ......................................................... ... 13
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
FRONT LOWER LINK ........................................... ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING .................. ... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
STABILIZER BAR .................................................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................ ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 18
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ... 18
Ball Joint .............................................................. ... 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ... 18
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionsNES000G0
When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
Unladen conditions means that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.
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PREPARATION RSU-3
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools (SST)NES000G1
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNES000G2
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST3127S000
(See J −25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J −25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
NT124
Tool name
Description
Power tool
Removing wheel nuts
Removing brake caliper assembly
Removing rear suspension component
parts
PBIC0190E
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNES000G3
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
× : Applicable Reference page
RSU-7RSU-9—
—
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RSU-7RSU-5RSU-16
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in RAX and RSU section NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section NVH in BR sectionNVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom REAR SUSPENSION Noise
×××××× ××××××××
Shake ×××× × × ××××××
Vibration ××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or
handling ××××× ×× ×××