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Section 3
CONTENTS
Driveline / Axle
Precautions ................................................. 3-1
Precautions............................................................. 3-1
Precautions on Driveline / Axle ............................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle ..................................... 3A-1
Front ......................................................................... 3A-1
General Description ............................................. 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Construction ............................ 3A-1
Component Location ........................................... 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location ............................................................ 3A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ................ 3A-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Components ........................... 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection.......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly ...................................................... 3A-4
Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Disassembly and Reassembly (If Equipped) .. 3A-12
Specifications..................................................... 3A-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-13
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-14
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-14
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-14
Rear ........................................................................ 3A-15
General Description ........................................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Construction .......................... 3A-15
Repair Instructions ............................................ 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Components .......................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3A-16
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3A-16
Specifications..................................................... 3A-18
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-18
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-18
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-18
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-18
Differential ................................................ 3B-1
Precautions...........................................................3B-1
Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage....... 3B-1
Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble ..................... 3B-1
General Description .............................................3B-2
Rear Differential Description ............................... 3B-2
Coupling Description ........................................... 3B-2
4WD Control System Components ..................... 3B-3
4WD Control System Description........................ 3B-4
Function of 4WD Control System Component .... 3B-4
4WD Control System Wiring Circuit Diagram...... 3B-5
Terminal Arrangement of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-5
Input / Output Signal Table of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-6
On-Board Diagnostic System Description ........... 3B-6
CAN Communication System Description........... 3B-7
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3B-8
4WD Control System Check ............................... 3B-8
4WD Position Indicator Operation Check.......... 3B-10
4WD Control System Operation Inspection ...... 3B-10
Visual Inspection ............................................... 3B-11
DTC Check........................................................ 3B-11
DTC Clearance ................................................. 3B-11
DTC Table ......................................................... 3B-12
Fail-Safe Table .................................................. 3B-12
Scan Tool Data ................................................. 3B-13
Rear Differential Symptom Diagnosis ............... 3B-14
4WD Control Symptom Diagnosis..................... 3B-14
4WD Position Indicator Does Not Come ON at
Ignition Switch ON but Engine Stops .............. 3B-15
4WD Position Indicator Remains ON Steady
at Ignition Switch ON....................................... 3B-16
DTC C1240: 4WD Control Module Power
Supply Circuit Malfunction............................... 3B-17
DTC C1243: Internal Circuit Malfunction of
4WD Control Module ....................................... 3B-18
DTC C1250: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Open ........................................ 3B-19
DTC C1251: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Short ........................................ 3B-21
DTC C1252: Coupling Assembly Circuit Open .. 3B-22
DTC C1253: Coupling Assembly Circuit Short .. 3B-24
DTC C1254: 2WD/4WD Switch Malfunction ..... 3B-25
DTC U0073: Control Module Communication
Bus Off ............................................................ 3B-27

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DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM .... 3B-27
DTC U0121: Lost Communication with ABS /
ESP® Control Module..................................... 3B-27
DTC U0155: Lost Communication with
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control
Module ............................................................ 3B-27
Inspection of 4WD Control Module and Its
Circuits ............................................................ 3B-27
Repair Instructions ............................................3B-30
Rear Differential Oil Level Check ...................... 3B-30
Rear Differential Oil Change ............................. 3B-30
2WD/4WD Switch Removal and Installation ..... 3B-31
2WD/4WD Switch Inspection ............................ 3B-31
4WD Control Module Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3B-31
Coupling Air Temperature Sensor Removal
and Installation ................................................ 3B-31
Coupling Air Temperature Sensor Inspection ... 3B-32
Coupling Assembly Inspection .......................... 3B-32
Rear Differential Mountings Components ......... 3B-33
Front Mounting Arm and/or Rear Mounting
Bracket Assembly Removal and Installation ... 3B-34
Rear Mounting Bracket Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ........................ 3B-34
Rear Differential Dismounting and
Remounting ..................................................... 3B-34
Rear Differential Components ........................... 3B-35
Rear Differential Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3B-36
Rear Differential Inspection ............................... 3B-47
Specifications .....................................................3B-48
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3B-48
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................3B-48
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3B-48
Special Tool ...................................................... 3B-49
Transfer .................................................... 3C-1
General Description ............................................. 3C-1
Transfer Description ............................................ 3C-1Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3C-1
Transfer Symptom Diagnosis..............................3C-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................3C-2
Transfer Oil Level Check.....................................3C-2
Transfer Oil Change ............................................3C-2
Transfer Dismounting and Remounting ..............3C-3
Transfer Assembly Components .........................3C-4
Transfer Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly ......................................................3C-5
Reduction Drive Gear Assembly Disassembly
and Reassembly ...............................................3C-7
Reduction Driven Gear Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ..........................3C-8
Transfer Right Case and Left Case
Disassembly and Reassembly ..........................3C-9
Transfer Output Retainer Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ........................3C-10
Transfer Assembly Inspection ...........................3C-14
Bevel Gear Tooth Contact Inspection ...............3C-14
Specifications .....................................................3C-16
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................3C-16
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................3C-17
Recommended Service Material .......................3C-17
Special Tool ......................................................3C-17
Propeller Shafts ....................................... 3D-1
Precautions ...........................................................3D-1
Propeller Shaft Caution .......................................3D-1
General Description .............................................3D-1
Propeller Shaft Construction ...............................3D-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3D-1
Propeller Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ...................3D-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Joint Check.................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation .........................................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Inspection ...................................3D-2
Specifications .......................................................3D-3
Tightening Torque Specifications ........................3D-3

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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Front Drive Shaft Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D3114001
Repair Instructions
Front Drive Shaft ComponentsS6RW0D3116001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Abnormal noiseWorn or breakage of the drive shaft jointReplace.
Worn or breakage of the center bearingReplace.
1
9A
1112
10
9A
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15
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[B]
I6RW0D311002-01
[A]: M/T model 10. Center bearing support circlip
[B]: A/T model 11. Center bearing support
1. Circlip12. Center bearing
2. Differential side joint (Constant velocity DOJ)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.13. Center shaft
3. Snap ring 14. Cage
4. Boot band (Large) 15. Damper (if equipped)
5. Boot 16. Differential side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
6. Boot band (Small) 17. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity tripod joint)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.
7. Wheel side joint (Constant velocity ball joint)
: Apply black grease included in spare part to joint.18. Tripod joint spider
: Never disassemble.
8. Center shaft side joint (Constant velocity DOJ)
: Apply dark gray grease included in spare part to joint.: Do not reuse.
9. Oil seal
: Apply grease to oil seal lip.

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9) Remove drive shaft assembly.
10) Remove center bearing support bolts (3) and remove
center bearing support (2) with center shaft (1) from
differential side gear, if equipped.
Installation
CAUTION!
• Be careful not to damage oil seals and
boots when installing drive shaft.
• Do not hit joint boot with hammer.
Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
• Make sure that differential side joint is
inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as
it was.
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque
referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location”.
• Tighten brake hose mounting bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake hose mounting bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
• Fill transaxle with oil as specified referring to “Manual
Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid
Change in Section 5A” and “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C” (4WD model).
• Check toe setting referring to “Front Wheel Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B” and adjust
as required.
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and ReassemblyS6RW0D3116004
Disassembly
For DOJ type
CAUTION!
Disassembly of wheel side joint is not
allowed. If any noise or damage exists in it,
replace it as assembly.
1) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot
big band (1) as follows.
• For boot big band without joint [A]:
Remove boot big band by tapping boot and band
with plastic hammer. If it is hard to remove boot
big band, cut it using a nipper or an iron saw with
care not to damage joint housing.
• For boot big band with joint [B]:
Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
band.3
2
1I2RH01310007-01
I4RH0A310004-01

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For tripod joint type
CAUTION!
• Disassembly of wheel side joint is not
allowed. If any noise or damage exists in it,
replace it as assembly.
• Do not disassemble tripod joint spider. If
any malcondition is found in it, replace it
as differential side joint assembly.
1) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot
big band (1) as follows.
• For boot big band without joint:
Remove boot big band by tapping boot and band
with plastic hammer. If it is hard to remove boot
big band, cut it using a nipper or an iron saw with
care not to damage joint housing.
• For boot big band with joint:
Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
band.2) Wipe off grease from shaft and take off snap ring (1)
using snap ring pliers (2).
3) Remove tripod joint spider (1) using 3 arms puller
(2).
CAUTION!
To prevent any problem caused by washing
solution, do not wash tripod joint except its
housing. Degreasing of tripod joint with cloth
is allowed.
4) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot
small band, and then pull out differential side (or
center shaft side) boot from shaft.
5) Remove damper from shaft, if equipped.
6) Undo caulking (5) of wheel side boot big band (1)
and small band (3) using flat end rod (2) or the like,
then pull out wheel side boot (4) from shaft.
[A]: For boot big band without joint
[B]: For boot big band with joint
I4RH0A310004-01
I7RW01311003-01
I3RH0A311004-01
I4RS0A310006-01

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Reassembly
For DOJ type
Judging from abnormality noted before disassembly and
what is found through visual check of component parts
after disassembly, prepare replacing parts and proceed
to reassembly.
Make sure that wheel side joint assembly and DOJ
housing are washed thoroughly and air dried.
Replace boot(s) with new one(s).
CAUTION!
• Do not wash boots in degreaser such as
gasoline or kerosene. etc. Washing in
degreaser causes deterioration of boot.
• To ensure full performance of joint as
designed, be sure to distinguish between
two types of grease in repair set and apply
specified volume to respective joint
referring to the followings for identification
of the grease.
1) Wash disassembled parts (except boots). After
washing, dry parts completely by blowing air.
2) Clean boots with cloth.
3) Apply grease to wheel side joint. Use specified
grease in tube in wheel side boot set as a spare
parts.
Grease color
: Black
Amount
: 55 – 75 g (1.9 – 2.6 oz)
4) Install wheel side boot on shaft.
5) Fill up boot inside with specified grease.
6) Fit boot (1) to grooves of shaft and housing (2).
7) Insert screw driver into boot and allow air to enter
boot so that air pressure in boot becomes the same
as atmospheric pressure.
8) Place new wheel side boot big band (3) and small
band (4) onto boot putting band outer end (1) against
forward rotation (2) as shown in figure.9) Fasten boot bands (1) using special tool as shown in
figure.
CAUTION!
Do not squeeze or distort boot when
fastening it with bands.
Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may
reduce its durability.
Distance “a”
: 2.6 ± 1.4 mm (0.102 ± 0.055 in.)
Special tool
(A): 09943–57010
21I5RS0B310007-01
I4RS0A310009-01
(A)
1
(A)
1
“a”
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For tripod joint type
Judging from abnormality noted before disassembly and
what is found through visual check of component parts
after disassembly, prepare replacing parts and proceed
to reassembly.
Make sure that wheel side joint assembly (1) and tripod
joint housing (2) are washed thoroughly and air dried.
Replace boot(s) (3) with new one(s).
CAUTION!
• Do not wash boots in degreaser such as
gasoline or kerosene. etc. Washing in
degreaser causes deterioration of boot.
• To ensure full performance of joint as
designed, be sure to distinguish between
two types of grease in repair set and apply
specified volume to respective joint
referring to the followings for identification
of the grease.
1) Wash disassembled parts (except boots). After
washing, dry parts completely by blowing air.
2) Clean boots with cloth.
3) Apply grease to wheel side joint. Use specified
grease in tube in wheel side boot set as a spare
parts.
Grease color
: Black
Amount
: 55 – 75 g (1.9 – 2.6 oz)
4) Install wheel side boot on shaft.
5) Fill up boot inside with specified grease.
6) Place new wheel side boot big band (3) and small
band (4) onto boot putting band outer end (1) against
forward rotation (2) as shown in figure.7) Fasten boot bands (1) securely using special tool as
shown in figure.
CAUTION!
Do not squeeze or distort boot when
fastening it with bands.
Distorted boot caused by squeezing air may
reduce its durability.
Distance “a”
: 2.6 ± 1.4 mm (0.102 ± 0.055 in.)
Special tool
(A): 09943–57010
[A]: Wheel side
[B]: Differential side (or center shaft side)
I4RS0A310007-01
I4RS0A310009-01
(A)
1
(A)
1
“a”
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15) Fasten differential side (or center shaft side) boot big
band (1) and small band (5) by drawing hooks (2)
with special tool and engage hooks (3) in slot and
window (4).
Special tool
(A): 09943–57021Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Disassembly and Reassembly (If Equipped)
S6RW0D3116005
Disassembly
1) Using hydraulic press (1), draw out center shaft (2)
from center bearing.
2) Remove oil seals from center bearing support (3).
3) Remove bearing support circlip (1) using snap ring
pliers (2).
4) Remove center bearing from center bearing support.
Reassembly
Install center shaft by reversing removal procedure and
noting the following points.
• When installing bearing support circlip (1), make sure
that if fits in circlip groove in center bearing support (2)
securely as shown.
(A)
1
4
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3
(A)
5
4
2
3
I4RS0B310008-02
I3RM0A310012-01
I7RW01311005-01
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I5RW0A311006-01