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PS-40
HYDRAULIC LINE
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VQ35DE AWD MODELS
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose
4. High-pressure hose 5. Oil pump assembly 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Low pressure piping 8. High pressure piping 9. O-ring
10. Eye-bolt 11. Copper washer 12. Eye-joint (assembled to high-pres-
sure side hose)
13. Pressure sensor 14. Oil pump bracket
SGIA1191E
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HYDRAULIC LINE
PS-41
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PS
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Refer to GI-11, "Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
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PS-42
HYDRAULIC LINE
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
VK45DE MODELS
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose
4. High-pressure hose 5. Oil pump assembly 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Low pressure piping 8. High pressure piping 9. O-ring
10. Eye-bolt 11. Copper washer 12. Eye-joint (assembled to high-pres-
sure side hose)
13. Pressure sensor 14. Oil pump bracket
SGIA1391E
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HYDRAULIC LINE
PS-43
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PS
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Removal and InstallationNGS000DL
Insert hose securely until it contacts tube spool.
CAUTION:
Do not apply fluid.
Install eye-bolt with eye-joint (assembled to high-pressure hose)
protrusion facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to
the specified torque after tightening by hand.
Refer to GI-11, "Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
SGIA0514E
SGIA0515E
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PS-44
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Steering WheelNGS000DM
Steering AngleNGS000DN
Steering ColumnNGS000DO
Steering Outer Socket and Inner SocketNGS000DP
Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Drive type2WD AWD
Tire size P245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Inner wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 36
20 (36.3)3945 (39.8)
Nominal 39
20 (39.3)4245 (42.8)
Maximum 40
20 (40.3)4345 (43.8)
Outer wheel
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Nominal 33
25 (33.4)3320 (33.3)3230 (32.5)
Steering column length “L”Telescopic maximum 551 - 555 mm (21.69 - 21.85 in)
Telescopic minimum 591 - 595 mm (23.27 - 23.43 in)
SGIA1177E
Steering gear typePR26AF
Outer socketSwinging torque 0.3 - 2.9 Nꞏm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3.0 - 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point at cotter pin hole of stud4.81 - 45.7 N (0.5 - 4.7 kg, 1.1 - 10.4 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 Nꞏm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3.0 - 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socketSwinging torque 1.0 - 7.8 Nꞏm (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9.0 - 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point at *mark shown in the figure8.9 - 64 N (0.9 - 6.5 kg, 2.0 - 14.3 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
Inner socket length “L”63.9 mm (2.516 in) (2WD)
55.2 mm (2.173 in) (AWD)
SGIA0950E
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PS-45
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Steering GearNGS000DQ
Oil PumpNGS000DR
Steering FluidNGS000DS
Steering gear model PR26AF
Drive type 2WD AWD
Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke) 68.5 mm (2.697 in) 67.0 mm (2.638 in)
SGIA0877E
Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure
8,520 - 9,320 kPa (86.9 - 95.1 kg/cm2 , 1,235 - 1,351 psi)
Fluid capacity
Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)
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PS-46
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
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RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION RAX
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RAX
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REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools [SST] ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
WHEEL HUB .............................................................. 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
COMPONENT ....................................................... 5
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 5
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7REAR DRIVE SHAFT ................................................. 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
COMPONENT ....................................................... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................
..... 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 9
COMPONENT ....................................................... 9
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 11
SERVICE DATA ........................................................ 14
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 14
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 14