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Fitting AdjustmentNIS00242
RID WEATHERSTRIP OVERLAP ADJUSTMENT AND SURFACE MISMATCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Tilt up glass lid then remove side trim.
2. After loosening glass lid from bolts (left and right), tilt down glass lid.
3. Adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so it resembles “A–A” “B–B” “C–C” as shown in the figure.
4. To prevent glass lid from moving after adjustment, first tighten the bolts of front left, and then tighten the
bolts of rear right.
5. Tighten remaining bolts, being careful to prevent glass lid from moving.
6. Tilt glass lid up and down several times to check that it moves smoothly.
Removal and InstallationNIS00243
After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid alignment.
Handle finisher plate and glass lid with care so not to cause damage.
It is desirable for easy installation to mark each point before removal.
CAUTION:
Always work with a helper.
Fully close the glass lid assembly, before removal, then do not operate sunroof motor assembly
after removal.
PIIB3117J
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A–A 1.4 ± 0.8 mm (0.055 ± 0.031 in) 0 ± 1.5 mm (0 ± 0.059 in)
B–B 1.2 ± 0.8 mm (0.047 ± 0.031 in) 0 ± 1.5 mm (0 ± 0.059 in)
C–C 1.4 ± 0.8 mm (0.055 ± 0.031 in) 0 ± 1.5 mm (0 ± 0.059 in)
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1. Drain hose 2. Side trim (LH/RH) 3. Glass lid
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RF-26
SUNROOF
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SUNROOF UNIT
Removal
CAUTION:
Always work with a helper.
When taking sunroof unit out, use clothes to protect the seats and trim from damage.
After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid, be sure to carry out the leak test and check that
there is no malfunction.
1. Remove the headlining. Refer to EI-52, "
HEADLINING" .
2. Disconnect drain hoses.
3. Tilt up glass lid, and then remove glass lid.
4. Remove sunroof motor assembly mounting screws. Disconnect connector from sunroof motor assembly
and then remove sunroof motor assembly.
CAUTION:
Before removing sunroof motor, make sure that sunroof lid is fully closed.
After removing sunroof motor, do not attempt to rotate sunroof motor assembly as a single unit.
5. Remove nuts from the front end and side rail.
6. Remove front sunroof bracket bolts.
7. Remove rear sunroof bracket bolts, and then remove sunroof unit assembly from roof panel.
8. Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment while being careful not to damage
the seats and trim.
Installation
1. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts to the rear sunroof brackets (RH/LH).
2. Bring sunroof unit into passenger compartment, and then place the rear end of the rail onto the rear sun-
roof brackets.
3. Temporarily tighten the mounting nuts to the front end of sunroof unit assembly.
4. Tighten the installation points diagonally excluding the installation point of the sunroof bracket around the
roof opening.
5. Tighten the front sunroof bracket bolts of the vehicle side, and then tighten the bolt of the rail side.
6. Tighten the rear sunroof bracket bolts of the vehicle side, and then tighten the bolt of the rail side.
7. Tighten the mounting nuts to the front end and side rail.
8. Move the sunroof motor assembly laterally by little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the
wire on the sunroof unit assembly and mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure the sunroof motor
assembly with screws.
CAUTION:
Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to the place the link and wire assembly in
the symmetrical and fully closed position.
9. Install glass lid.
NOTE:
After installation, carry out fitting adjustment.
10. Connect drain hoses.
11. Install headlining. Refer to EI-52, "
HEADLINING" .
4. Sunroof motor assembly 5. Front sunroof bracket (LH/RH) 6. Rear sunroof bracket (LH/RH)
7. Sunroof unit assembly
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Disassembly and AssemblyNIS00244
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RF-28
SUNROOF
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove sunshade stopper mounting screws from the rear end of sunroof frame, and then remove sun-
shade stopper.
2. Remove sunshade from the rear end of sunroof frame.
NOTE:
Removing is possible even by the on vehicle.
3. Remove sunshade knob from the sunshade.
4. Remove guide stopper from the rear end of sunroof frame.
5. Remove sunroof guide assembly from the rear end of sunroof frame.
6. Remove guide wire assembly from sunroof guide assembly.
7. Remove rear drain assembly and drain guide from sunroof guide assembly.
8. Remove screws from left and right sides of each wind deflector holder. Extract pawls through rail holes,
then remove left and right sides of wind deflector holder.
9. Remove screws from front end of sunroof unit. Extract pawls through frame holes, then remove wind
deflector from frame assembly.
NOTE:
Removing is possible even by the on vehicle.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Be sure to place the sunroof guide assembly in the symmetrical and fully close position.
1. Sunshade stopper 2. Sunshade 3. Sunshade knob
4. Guide stopper 5. Sunroof guide assembly (LH/RH) 6. Guide wire assembly (LH/RH)
7. Drain guide (LH/RH) 8. Rear drain assembly 9. Wind deflector assembly
10. Sunroof frame
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RFD-1
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 7
DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 8
Cross-Sectional View ............................................... 8
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ........................................ 9
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................. 9
DRAINING ............................................................. 9
FILLING ................................................................. 9
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................. 9
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ........................... 9
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT
FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL ................. 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
SIDE OIL SEAL ........................................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ............................ 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
COMPONENTS ................................................... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 18
COMPONENTS ................................................... 18
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 19
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 26
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS ................................................... 26
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 37
General Specifications ............................................ 37
Inspection and Adjustment ..................................... 37
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ...................................... 37
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ....... 37
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................... 37
BACKLASH ......................................................... 37
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ....................... 37
SELECTIVE PARTS ............................................ 38
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Service Notice or PrecautionsNDS000EY
Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.
Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, it is preferable to work in dustproof area.
Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of
the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with a new ones if necessary.
Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time when the unit is disassembled.
In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.
Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.
Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
Avoid using cotton gloves or shop rags to prevent entering of lint.
During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and apply new gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-
purpose grease as specified for each vehicle, if necessary.
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Special Service ToolsNDS000EZ
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV381054S0
(J-34286)
PullerRemoving front oil seal
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
Installing front oil seal
Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
KV40104100
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AttachmentRemoving side flange (For VQ35DE models)
KV40101000
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AttachmentRemoving side flange (For VK45DE models)
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Sliding hammer Removing side flange
KV38100200
(J-26233)
Drift
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.Installing side oil seal
KV38107900
(J-39352)
ProtectorInstalling side flange
ZZA0601D
ZZA0811D
ZZA0804D
NT159
ZZA0803D
ZZA1143D
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