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AC102551AC
Drive shaft
DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBL Y
FRONT AXLE26-16
2.Remove th e dr ivesh a f t from th e h ub b y p u lling the
bo ttom of the brake disc toward s you.
CAUTION
•Do not pull on the driveshaft; doing so will
damage the TJ; be sure to use the pry bar.
•
AC100141
Transmission
TJ assembly Pry bar
AG
When pulling the driveshaft out from the
transmission, be careful that the spline part of
the driveshaft does not damage the oil seal.
3. Insert a pry bar between the transmission case and the driveshaft, and then pry and remove the
driveshaft from the transmission.
AC102554
MB991460
AC
4. Use special tool plug (MB991460) to prevent the
entry of foreign material into the transmission
case.
AC102555 AC
MB991017
MB991000
CAUTION
Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by
the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage
when the driveshaft is removed. If, however, vehi
-
cle weight must be applied to the bearing in mov-
ing the vehicle, temporarily secure the wheel
bearing by using the following special tools.
•Spacer (MB991000)
•Front hub remover and installer (MB991017)
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION
CAUTION
When installing the driveshaft, be careful that the
spline part of the driveshaft does not damage the
oil seal.
>>B<< STABILIZER
RUBBER/SELF-LOCKING NUT
(STABILIZER BAR CONNECTION)
INSTALLATION
AC210393
AC
A
Install the stabilizer rubber and collar as shown in the
figure, and tighten the self-locking nut so that the
protruding length of the stabilizer bar mounting bolt
protruding part meets its standard value (A).
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm
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GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR AXLE27-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1271000100304
The rear axle has the following features:
•The wheel bearing is a unit ball bearing (dou-
ble-row angular contact ball bearing) which incor-
porates the oil seals and is highly resistant to a
thrust load.
•ABS rotor for detecting the wheel speeds is
press-fitted to the rear hub.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC300617AB
Rear hub
Oil seal
Wheel bearing
ABS rotor
Trailing arm spindle
SER
V ICE SPECI F ICA T IONS
M12710003 0048 3
ItemLimit
Wheel bearing axial play mm0.05
Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance N19
SEALANT
M12710005 0026 1
ItemSpecified sealantRemark
Hub cap3M ATD Part No.8663 or equivalentSemi-drying sealant
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REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE27-6
<> ABS ROTOR REMOVAL
AC210936AC
MD998815
MD998801 MD998813
MD998812
Rear hub assembly
ABS rotor
Use
the fo llowing specia l to ols t o press o u t ABS rot o r
from th
e rear h ub assembly .
•Remover (MD99880 1)
•Insta lle r cap (MD9988 12)
•Insta lle r100 (MD9 98813 )
•Insta lle r adapte r (MD998 815)
INSTALLA T ION SER VICE POINTS
>>A<< ABS ROTO R INST ALLA TION
CAUTION
When installing, take care not to deform the ABS
rotor.
AC102209
Iron piece
ABS rotor
Rear hub
assembly
Iron piece
AC
Press-fit the ABS rotor to the rear hub assembly.
>>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT
INSTALLATION
AC303739
175 ± 25 N·m
AB
CAUTION
Before securely tightening the self-locking nuts,
make sure there is no load on the wheel bear
-
ings. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be dam-
aged.
Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
INSPECTIONM1271002100258
•Check the rear hub assembly for crack or dam-
age.
•Check the oil seal of the rear hub assembly for
crack or damage.
•Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FRONT SUSPENSION33-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1332000100537
The front suspension is a MacPherson strut with coil
spring. The shock absorber is gas-filled hydraulic
double-acting type.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC304023
AC304022
AC304754
Lower arm assembly Front axle No.1
crossmember
Stabilizer bar
Strut (shock absorber)
Coil spring
AD
Strut cover
Strut damper
Strut damper
SPECIFICA
T IONS
COIL SPRING
ItemSedanWagon
InviteIntenseInviteIntense
Wire diameter mm131313 <1600-M/T>
14 <1600-A/T,
2000>
14
13 <1600>*
14 <2000>*
Average diameter mm160160160160
Free length mm330321330 <1600-M/T>
338 <1600-A/T>
338 <2000>
314 <1600>
321 <2000>
330 <1600>*
338 <2000>*
NOTE: .
•The*mark indicat e s op tiona l it em.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION33-4
SPECIAL TOOLS
M1332000600543
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991004
MB991004Wheel alignme n t gau ge
att
a chmentWheel alig nme n t
measurement
eh icles
with aluminium wheels>
MB991237
A
B
A: MB9912 37
B: MB991238
A: Sp ring compressor
b ody
B: Arm set
Coil spring compression
MB991680
A BMB991680
A: MB9916 81
B: MB991682
Wr ench set
A: W r ench
B: Socket
Str u t a s s e m b l y
d
i sa ssembly an d
reassembly
MB991006
MB991006Prel oad socketLo wer arm ball joint
st
arting torque check
MB990800
MB990800Ball j o int remo ver an d
inst
al lerLo wer arm ball joint cover
inst
allation
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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-7
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL PLAY
CHECK
M1332011300074
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for an excessive play in the axial
direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive
play, replace the lower arm assembly.
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT COVER
CHECK
M1332008600321
1. Press the lower arm ball joint cover with your finger to check that there are no cracks or
damage in the lower arm ball joint cover.
2. If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.
NOTE: If the lower arm ball joint cover is cracked
or damaged, it is possible that there may also be
damage to the ball joint.
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1332001100325
Post-installation Operation
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to P.33-6).
AC304153
44 ± 5 N·m
1 2
3
4
N
AB
167 ± 9 N·m
5
Removal steps
1.Front ABS sensor
harness bracket
2.Brake hose bracket
3.Knuckle connection
4.Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5.Strut assembly
INSPECTION
M13320012 0024 7
•Check for oil leaks fro m the stru t assemb ly .
•Check the stru t assemb ly for damage o r defor-
mation.
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