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Measure point ″H ″.
Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance
Calculate by using diameter of the piston skirt and the cylinder bore diameter (direction X, position B).
(Clearance) = (Cylinder bore diameter) – (piston skirt diameter)
If calculation exceeds the limit, replace piston/piston pin assembly.
Reboring Cylinder Bore
1. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston-to-bore clearance to piston diameter “A”.
2. Install main bearing caps, and tighten them to the specified torque. Otherwise, cylinder bores may be dis- torted in final assembly.
3. Cut the cylinder bores. NOTE:
When any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders must also be bored.
Do not cut too much out of cylinder bore at one time. Cut only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so in diameter at
a time.
4. Hone cylinders to obtain the specified piston-to-bore clearance.
5. Measure finished cylinder bore for out-of-round and taper. NOTE:
Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER
Measure diameter of crankshaft journals.
If measurement is out of standard, measure the main bearing oil clearance. Then use the undersize bear-
ing. Refer to EM-101, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
Distance from the top : 39 mm (1.54 in)
KBIA2545E
Standard : 0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 in)
Limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
Rebored size calculation: D = A +B - C
where,
D: Bored diameter
A: Piston diameter as measured
B: Piston - to - bore clearance (standard value)
C: Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Standard : 63.940 - 63.964 mm (2.5173 - 2.5183 in)
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CRANKSHAFT PIN DIAMETER
Measure diameter of crankshaft pin using suitable tool.
If measurement is out of standard, measure connecting rod
bearing oil clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-
100, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANKSHAFT
Measure dimensions at four different points as shown on each
journal and pin.
Out-of-roundness is indicated by the difference in dimension
between ″X″ and ″Y″ at ″A″ and ″B″ .
Taper is indicated by the difference in dimension between ″A″
and ″B″ at ″X″ and ″Y″ .
If measured value exceeds the standard, correct or replace crankshaft.
If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected journal or pin. Then select the main bear-
ing or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-101, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" or EM-100, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT
Place a V-block on a precise flat table to support the journals on
both ends of the crankshaft.
Measure at No. 3 journal using suitable tool.
While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer.
Half of the movement shows the runout.
If measurement exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method of Measurement
Install connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and cap. Tighten connecting rod bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-82, "
ASSEMBLY" .
Standard : 53.956 - 53.974 mm (2.1243 - 2.1250 in)
PBIC0127E
Limit
Out-of-round (Difference between ″X″ and ″Y″ )
: 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Taper (Difference between ″A ″ and ″B ″)
: 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
PBIC1685E
Limit : Less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
PBIC0129E
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Measure inside diameter of connecting rod bearing.
(Oil clearance) = (Inside diameter of connecting rod bearing) –
(Crankshaft pin diameter)
If clearance cannot be adjusted within the standard, grind crank-
shaft pin and use undersized bearing. Refer to EM-90, "
HOW
TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage
Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft pin and surfaces of each
bearing completely.
Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and
place it in the crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and
connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten the connecting rod bolts
to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft with plastigage installed.
Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and bearings. Measure
the plastigage width using the scale on the plastigage bag.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit is the same as that described in
“Method of Measurement”.
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method of Measurement
Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and main bearing
cap. Measure the main bearing inside diameter with the bearing
cap bolts tightened to the specified torque. Refer to EM-82,
"ASSEMBLY" .
(Oil clearance) = (Inside diameter of main bearing) – (Crank-
shaft journal diameter)
If measured value exceeds the repair limit, select main bearings referring to the main bearing inside diam-
eter and crankshaft journal diameter, so that the oil clearance satisfies the standard. Refer to EM-90,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Standard : 0.020 - 0.039 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 in)
Limit : 0.055 mm (0.0022 in)
PBIC1642E
KBIA2550E
Standard:
No. 1 and 5 journals : 0.001 - 0.011 mm (0.00004 - 0.0004 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journals : 0.007 - 0.017 mm (0.0003 - 0.0007 in)
Limit: No.1 and 5 journals : 0.021 mm (0.0008 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journals : 0.027 mm (0.0011 in)
PBIC1644E
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Method of Using Plastigage
Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft journal and surfaces of
each bearing completely.
Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and
place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and main bearing
cap, and tighten the main bearing bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft with plastigage installed.
Remove bearing cap and bearings. Measure plastigage width
using the scale on the plastigage bag.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit is the same as that described in
“Method of Measurement”.
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING
When the bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of the
bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-82, "
ASSEMBLY" for the
tightening procedure.
If standard is not met, replace main bearings.
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING
When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tight-
ened to the specified torque with the connecting rod bearings
installed, the tip end of the bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-
82, "ASSEMBLY" for tightening procedure.
If standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DIAMETER
Check for bolts (M9 and M12) installed from lower side using the
following procedure.
NOTE:
Side bolt (M10) is outside the target.
Figure shows M12 bolt.
Measure bolt diameter ″d1″ from tip of the bolt to dimension "a".
Measure bolt diameter ″d2 ″ from the dimension between tip of
the bolt and dimension ″b ″ as base station to dimension ″c ″.
NOTE:
If a narrower part in the threads is determined by visual check,
measure ″d2 ″ at that point.
Calculate the difference between ″d1 ″ and ″d2 ″.
KBIA2551E
Standard : There must be crush height
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
KBIA2497E
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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REMOVAL
Remove exhaust system components using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean and lube the exhaust tube threads using Tool.
Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7
in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; replace with a new one.
Do not over-torque the heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may damage the heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the MIL coming on.
If any mounting insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on
the mounting insulators, clean and inspect them.
Temporarily tighten the nuts on the exhaust manifold side and the bolts on the vehicle side. Check
each part for interference with other components, and then tighten the nuts and bolts to specifica-
tion.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
With the engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration. Tool number
A : — (J-43897-18)
B : — (J-43897-12)
WHEEL HUBFAX-5
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS003BN
Make sure 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 there is no unusual noise or
other irregular conditions. If there are any irregular conditions,
replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationEDS003BO
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then
reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-22, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Disc Rotor" .
NOTE:
Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. Axial end play limit : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
SMA571A
1. Disc rotor
2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle⇐Front
WDIA0328E
FFD-1
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Precautions for Servicing Front Final Drive ......... ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 6
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................... ..... 7
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................ ..... 7
DRAINING ........................................................ ..... 7
FILLING ............................................................ ..... 7
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ..... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND
LEVEL .............................................................. ..... 7
FRONT OIL SEAL ................................................. ..... 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 8
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 8
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 9
SIDE OIL SEAL ..................................................... ... 10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 10CARRIER COVER .................................................
... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ....................... ... 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 12
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 14
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 14
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 18
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 23
ADJUSTING AND SELECTING WASHERS .... ... 23
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 31
General Specifications ......................................... ... 31
Inspection and Adjustment .................................. ... 31
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ................................... ... 31
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ............................... ... 31
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 31
BACKLASH ...................................................... ... 31
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT .................... ... 31
SELECTIVE PARTS ......................................... ... 32
FFD-2
PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Servicing Front Final DriveEDS0044X
Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are
required, be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace
them with new ones if necessary.
Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.