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PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft25-7
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
AA"COMPANION FLANGE REMOVAL
Make mating marks on the companion flange and center
propeller shaft. Then, remove the companion flange.
AB"CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
AC"BOLT REMOVAL
Make mating marks on the rear propeller shaft, LJ assembly
and companion flange. Then, remove the bolt.
AD"LJ ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Remove the LJ boot from the LJ assembly.
2. Mark the mating marks in outer race, cage and inner
race, then remove the circlip, outer race and ball.
NOTE
Ensure the installation position of ball and keep the ball
in order to refer in installation.Mating marks
MD998801
Center
bearing
assembly
LJ assembly
LJ boot
Circlip Outer race
Inner race
Cage
Ball
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PROPELLER SHAFT - Propeller Shaft25-8
3. Using puller (general service tool), remove the inner race
and cage from the center propeller shaft assembly.
4. Wipe out grease on the outer race, inner race, cage and
ball then clean.
AE"LJ BOOT REMOVAL
If LJ boot will be reused, tape the spline part of the center
propeller shaft in order to remove the boot.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
"AALJ BOOT INSTALLATION
1. Install the boot band.
2. After taping the spline part of the center propeller shaft,
install the LJ boot.
"BALJ ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1. Lublicate the specific grease to ball moving part of the
outer race and innerer race.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
2. Assemble the LJ assembly in following step.
1. Suit the mating mark and install the outer race, cage,
ball and inner race.
2. Install the circlip.
3. Fill the specified grease evenly in LJ assembly.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
Quantity: 75±5g
Puller (General
service tool)Inner race Cage
CirclipOuter race Inner race
Cage
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26-1
FRONT AXLE
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 2..................
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 3.................
LUBRICANTS 3..............................
SPECIAL TOOLS 3...........................ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 5.....................
Wheel Bearing Axial Play Check 5..............
Hub bolt replacement 5.........................
HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY 6...........
DRIVE SHAFT 10............................
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FRONT AXLE -Service Specifications/Lubricants/Special Tools26-3
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemStandard valueLimit
Wheel bearing axial play mm-0.06
WheelbearingrotationstartingtorqueN·m-103orlessWheelbearing rotation startingtorqueN·m-1.03orless
Setting of T.J. boot length mm85±3-
Opening dimension of the
special tool (MB991561) mmWhen the B.J.boot band
(small) is crimped.2.9-
When the B.J.boot band
(big) is crimped.3.2-
Crimped width of the B.J.boot band mm2.4 - 2.8-
LUBRICANTS
ItemsSpecified lubricantsQuantity g
T.J. boot greaseRepair kit grease120±10
B.J.boot greaseRepair kit grease11 0±10
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB990767End yoke holderFixing of the hub
MB991618Hub bolt removerRemoval of the hub bolt
MB991113 or
MB990635Steering linkage
pullerDisconnection of ball joint
A
B
MB990241
A: MB990242
B: MB990244Axle shaft puller
A: Puller shaft
B: Puller barDRemoval of the drive shaft
DRemoval of the hub
MB991354Puller bodyDRemoval of the drive shaft
DRemoval of the hub
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FRONT AXLE -On-vehicle Service26-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK
1. Remove the disc brake caliper and suspend it with a
wire.
2. Remove the brake disc from the front hub.
3. Attach a dial gauge as shown in the illustration, and then
measure the axial play while moving the hub in the axial
direction.
Limit: 0.06 mm
4. If axial play exceeds the limit, replace the front hub
assembly.
HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the caliper assembly and secure it with wire
so that it does not fall.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. Use the special tools to remove the hub bolts.
4. Install the plain washer to the new hub bolt, and install
the bolt with a nut.
MB991618MB990767
Plain
washerMB990767
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FRONT AXLE -Hub and Knuckle Assembly26-6
HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake, during maintenance, take care not to
contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if
there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe out quickly.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DTransmission Fluid Draining
DTransfer Oil Draining (Refer to GROUP 22 –
On-vehicle Service.)Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DCheck the dust cover for cracks or damage by
pushing it with finger.
DTransfer Oil Filling (Refer to GROUP 22 –
On-vehicle Service.)
DTransmission Fluid Filling
25¶5N m
1
245¶29 N m
58
3
4
2
108¶10 N m
10
11
25¶6N m
6
9
100¶10 N m*1
108¶10 N m*2
167¶9N m
8.9¶1.9 N m
*1: Vehicles without BREMBO disc brake
*2: Vehicles with BREMBO disc brake
7
Removal steps
1. Front speed sensor
ACD or ABS>
AA"2. Caliper assembly
3. Brake disc
4. Split pin
AB""AA5. Castle nut
6. Dust shield7. Connection for lower arm ball joint
AC"8. Connection for tie rod end
AD"9. Drive shaft
10. Front strut to hub and knuckle
mounting bolt and nut
11. Hub and knuckle assembly
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FRONT AXLE -Hub and Knuckle Assembly26-7
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
AA"CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with the Brembo disc brake,
during maintenance, take care not to contact the parts
or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will
be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper,
wipe out quickly.
AB"CASTLE NUT REMOVAL
Caution
Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing
while loosening the castle nut. Otherwise wheel bearing
will be damaged.
AC"TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION
Caution
1. Loosen the nut only; do not remove it from the ball
joint. Otherwise ball joint thread will be damaged.
2. The special tool should be suspended by a cord to
prevent it from coming off.
AD"DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Use the special tools to push out the drive shaft from
the hub.
2. Withdraw the drive shaft from the hub by pulling the bottom
of the brake disc towards you, and then remove the hub
retaining bolts.
MB990767
Nut
Cord
Ball joint
MB991113 or
MB990635
MB990242 MB990767MB991354
MB990244
(Three)
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FRONT AXLE -Hub and Knuckle Assembly26-8
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
"AACASTLE NUT INSTALLATION
1. Be sure to install the castle nut washer in the specified
direction.
2. Using the special tool, tighten the castle nut.
Caution
Before securely tightening the castle nuts, make sure
there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise
wheel bearing will be damaged.
INSPECTION
INSPECTION OF WHELL BEARING ROTATION STARTING
TORQUE
1. Tighten special tools in hub and knuckle assembly to
the specified torque.
2. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting torque with
special tools.
Limit: 1.03 N·m or less
3. Wheel bearing rotation starting torque must be under
the limit value and there should be no roughness when
rotating the hub.
WHEEL BEARING AXLE PLAY CHECK
1. Secure knuckle in a vice to measure axle play in wheel
bearing.
Limit: 0.06 mm
2. If the limit value of wheel bearing axle plya cannot be
obtained when tightened to the specified torque (245
±29 N·m), check mounting bolt for hub and knuckle
assembly. If no defects are found, replace hub assembly.
MB990767
245±29 N·m
Washer
MB991000
(MB990998)
Bolt
245±29 N·m
Secure bolt and
tighten nut.
MB991017
MB990326
MB990685
MB991000
(MB990998)
245±29 N·m
Secure bolt and
tighten nut.
MB991017