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Removal and InstallationNDS000F6
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
3. Remove drive shaft from final drive with a power tool. Then suspend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR
DRIVE SHAFT" .
4. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side
flange with the sliding hammer.
For VQ35DE models
NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
For VK45DE models
NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
5. Remove side oil seal, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to side oil seal lips.
2. Install side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end,
using the drift.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seal.
When installing, do not incline oil seal.Tool number A: KV40104100 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
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Tool number A: KV40101000 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
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Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
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3. 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.
4. Install drive shaft. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSOR"
.
6. Install center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
7. When oil leaks while removing, check oil level after the installation. Refer to RFD-9, "
Checking Differential
Gear Oil" . Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
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RFD-16
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
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Removal and InstallationNDS000F7
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove rear stabilizer bar with a power tool. Refer to RSU-17, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
3. Remove propeller shaft from the final drive. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove drive shaft from final drive with a power tool. Then sus-
pend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Remove breather hose from the final drive.
6. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SEN-
SOR" .
1. Rear final drive assembly 2. Upper stopper 3. Propeller shaft
4. Washer 5. Lower stopper 6. Drive shaft
A: For VQ35DE models
B: For VK45DE models
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
–The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
–This may result in an ERROR.
Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). DO NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
–Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
–See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
CAMBER INSPECTION
Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Adjust in accordance with the following procedures.
If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in front
lower link.
NOTE:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.
TOE-IN
If toe-in is not within the specification, adjust with adjusting bolt in
rear lower link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting bolt.
If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any
damaged or worn rear suspension parts.Standard value
Camber : Refer to RSU-18, "
SERVICE DATA" .
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Refer to GI section for symbol marks in the figure. Refer to GI-9, "HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL" .
Removal and InstallationNES000J9
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
BR-29, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put matching marks on both disc rotor and the wheel hub and
bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove rear under cover.
5. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive.
6. Remove harness from rear final drive and rear suspension
member.
7. Remove center muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
8. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPEL-
LER SHAFT" .
9. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-17, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
10. Remove parking brake cable mounting bolt and separate park-
ing brake cable from vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to PB-3, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL"
.
11. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-16, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
12. Remove mounting bolt on lower side of shock absorber. Refer to RSU-10, "
SHOCK ABSORBER" .
13. Set jack under rear final drive.
14. Remove member stay from vehicle.
15. Remove rear pin stay mounting bolts and nuts.
16. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear pin stay and rear suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly by
aligning each matching mark as shown in the figure when install-
ing disc rotor.
Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen con-
ditions, which were removed when removing rear suspension
assembly. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel
Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking
the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering
Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check for the following after finishing work.
1. Washer 2. Mounting seal 3. Bushing (upper side)
4. Distance tube 5. Mounting bracket 6. Bushing (lower side)
7. Bound bumper cover 8. Bound bumper 9. Shock absorber
10. Axle assembly 11. Upper seat 12. Coil spring
13. Ball seat 14. Rubber seat 15. Cotter pin
16. Suspension arm 17. Connecting rod mounting bracket 18. Connecting rod
19. Mount stopper 20. Rear lower link 21. Front lower link
22. Radius rod 23. Stabilizer Bushing 24. Stabilizer Clamp
25. Stabilizer bar 26. Rear suspension member 27. Member stay
28. Stopper rubber 29. Cap 30. Rear pin stay
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–Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-2, "PEDAL STROKE" .
–Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
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RSU-10
SHOCK ABSORBER
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:56210
Removal and InstallationNES000JA
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts with a power
tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.
Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000JB
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and
remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove washer, distance tube, bushing, bound bumper cover
and bound bumper from shock absorber.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper cover and bushing for cracks and damage. Replace if there are.
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen condition with tires on level ground. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .