SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) FFD-39
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationsNDS000BF
Inspection and AdjustmentNDS000BG
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)
PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Applied model VQ35DE VK45DE
Final drive model F160A
Gear ratio 3.692
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 48/13
Oil capacity (Approx.) (US pt, lmp pt) 0.65 (1-3/8, 1-1/8)
Number of pinion gears 2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Solid
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.05 (0.0020)
Item Specification
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential
case) 0.2 (0.008) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance
during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P
1 ) 0.78 - 1.57 (0.08 - 0.16, 7 - 13)
Side bearing (P
2 ) 0.78 - 1.08 (0.08 - 0.11, 7 - 9)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
(Total preload = P
1 + P2 ) 1.56 - 2.65 (0.16 - 0.27, 14 - 23)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.18 (0.0070)
Inner side of the companion flange 0.13 (0.0051)
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
0.68 (0.0268)
0.71 (0.0280)
0.74 (0.0291)
0.77 (0.0303)
0.80 (0.0315)
0.83 (0.0327) 38424 W1010
38424 W1011
38424 W1012
38424 W1013
38424 W1014
38424 W1015 0.86 (0.0339)
0.89 (0.0350)
0.92 (0.0362)
0.95 (0.0374)
0.98 (0.0386)
1.01 (0.0398) 38424 W1016
38424 W1017
38424 W1018
38424 W1019
38424 W1020
38424 W1021
PREPARATION FSU-3
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNES000FL
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV991040S0
( — )
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV9910 4020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV9910 4030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV9910 4040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV9910 4050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia. Measuring wheel alignment
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
Removing steering outer socket
Removing transverse link
ST35652000
( — )
Strut attachment Disassembling and assembling strut
ST3127 S000
(See J-25765-A)
Preload gauge Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
S-NT498
NT546
ZZA0807D
ZZA0806D
FSU-10
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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16. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool,
separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
17. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
18. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
19. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
20. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member, transverse link, stabilizer bar, drive shaft (For AWD models) and
steering knuckle from vehicle as a unit.
21. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components and steering components, check wheel
alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT FSU-11
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Removal and InstallationNES000FS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer- ing knuckle with power tool.
6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT FSU-13
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Make sure piston rod on strut is not damaged when attaching components to strut.
1. Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing strut attachment (SST) to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut. CAUTION:
Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end
to spring rubber seat as shown in the figure.
Be sure spring compressor (commercial service tool) is
securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper and insert into mounting insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
4. Install mounting insulator bracket, mounting bearing, bound bumper, spring upper seat, spring upper rubber seat and spring
lower rubber seat.
Installation position of spring upper seat is as shown in the fig-
ure.
5. Fix mounting insulator, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform mounting insulator bracket.
6. Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen spring compressor while making sure coil spring
attachment position does not move.
7. Remove strut attachment (SST) from strut.
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TRANSVERSE LINK FSU-15
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Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook spring balance at ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea-
surement value is within the specifications when ball stud begins
moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Swing torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
Measure value of spring scale: Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
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Rotating Torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BARPFP:54611
Removal and InstallationNES000FV
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod lower nut with power tool, sep- arate stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove stabilizer clamp mounting bolts and nuts with power tool.
5. Remove stabilizer bar, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer bushing from vehicle.
6. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp deformation, cracks and
damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Stabilizer bar uses pillow ball type connecting rod. Position ball
joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer bar.
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER FSU-17
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Removal and InstallationNES000FW
REMOVAL
1. Set engine slinger to engine, then suspend an engine.
2. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar.
5. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
6. Remove mounting bolts which are at the front of transverse link with power tool, separate transverse link.
7. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
8. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-18, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
9. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member and stabi- lizer connecting rod lower side with power tool.
10. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
11. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
12. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components and steering components, check wheel
alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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