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Repair Instructions
General Balance ProceduresS7RS0B2406001
Deposits of mud, etc. must be cleaned from inside of rim.
WARNING! 
Stones should be removed from the tread in 
order to avoid operator injury during spin 
balancing and to obtain good balance.
 
Each tire should be inspected for any damage, then 
balanced according to equipment manufacturer’s 
recommendation.
Off-Vehicle Balancing
Most electronic off-vehicle balancers are more accurate 
than the on-vehicle spin balancers. They are easy to use 
and give a dynamic (two plane) balance. Although they 
do not correct for drum or disc unbalance as does on-
vehicle spin balancing, this is overcome by their 
accuracy, usually to within 1/8 ounce.
On-Vehicle Balancing
On-vehicle balancing methods vary with equipment and 
tool manufacturers. Be sure to follow each 
manufacturer’s instructions during balancing operation.
WARNING! 
Wheel spin should be limited to 55 km/h (35 
mph) as indicated on speedometer.
This limit is necessary because speedometer 
only indicates one-half of actual wheel speed 
when one drive wheel is spinning and the 
other drive wheel is stopped.
Unless care is taken in limiting drive wheel 
spin, spinning wheel can reach excessive 
speeds. This can result in possible tire 
disintegration or differential failure, which 
could cause serious personal injury or 
extensive vehicle damage.
 
CAUTION! 
Using on-vehicle balancing method with 
ignition switch ON  may set malfunction 
diagnostic trouble code (DTC) of ESP®  and 
ABS even when system is in good condition.
Never turn ignition swit ch ON while spinning 
wheel.
 
Tire RotationS7RS0B2406002
To equalize wear, rotate tires according to figure. Radial 
tires should be rotated periodi cally. Set tire pressure.
[A]: Rotation direction is not indicated.
[B]: Rotation direction is indicated.
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Wheel Removal and InstallationS7RS0B2406003
Removal
WARNING! 
Do not removal all of the wheel nuts at once, 
because all the wheels of this vehicle are 
mounted by the wheel nuts.
Leave a nut at least not to drop the wheel.
Support the wheel and/or tire and then 
remove the nut(s) left with the wheel.
 
1) Loosen wheel nuts by approximately 180° (half a 
rotation).
2) Hoist vehicle.
3) Make sure that the vehicle  will not fall off by trying to 
move vehicle body in both ways.
4) Remove wheel nut except one.
5) Support the wheel and/or tire not to drop the wheel  and then remove the nut left with the wheel.
CAUTION! 
Never use heat to loosen tight wheel because 
the application of heat to wheel causes the 
wheel life shorter and the wheel bearing 
damage.
 
Installation
CAUTION! 
When installing wheel  (with tire) which has 
arrow (1) indicating tire rotation direction on 
its side, make sure that arrow direction is 
same as actual tire ro tation direction when 
vehicle is moving forw ard (2). Otherwise, 
water drainage performance and straight line 
vehicle stability will be affected.
 
For installation, reverse removal procedure, noting the 
following.
• Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to  specified torque to avoid bending wheel or brake disc.
NOTE
Before installing wheels, remove any build-
up of corrosion on wheel mounting surface 
and brake disc mounting surface by scraping 
and wire brushing. Installing wheels without 
good metal-to-metal contact at mounting 
surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen, 
which can later allow a wheel to come off 
while vehicle is moving.
 
Tightening order
“A” – “B” – “C” – “D” – “E”
Tightening torque
Wheel nut (a):  85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
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Tire Mounting and DismountingS7RS0B2406004
CAUTION! 
When installing tire which has arrow 
indicating tire rotation direction to wheel, 
make sure that this tire rotation direction is 
same as actual tire rotation direction when 
vehicle is moving forward. Otherwise, it is 
not possible to install wheel with tire to 
vehicle in specified direction.
 
Use a tire changing machine to  mount or dismount tires. 
Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions. Do not 
use hand tools or tire irons al one to change tires as they 
may damage tire beads or wheel rim.
Rim bead seats should be cleaned with a wire brush or 
coarse steel wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and 
light rust. Before mounting or dismounting a tire, bead 
area should be well lubricated with approved tire 
lubricant.
After mounting, inflate to specified pressure shown on 
tire placard so that beads are completely seated.
WARNING! 
Do not stand over tire when inflating. Bead 
may break when bead snaps over rim’s safety 
hump and cause serious personal injury.
Do not exceed 330 kpa (47.9 psi) pressure 
when inflating. If 330 kpa (47.9 psi) pressure 
will not seat beads, deflate, re-lubricate and 
reinflate.
Over inflation may cause bead to break and 
cause serious personal injury.
 
Install valve core and inflate to proper pressure.
Tire RepairS7RS0B2406005
There are many different materials and techniques on 
the market to repair tires. As not all of these work on all 
types of tires, tire manufacturers have published detailed 
instructions on how and when to repair tires. These 
instructions can be obtained from each tire 
manufacturer.
Tire Repair for Emergency Repaired-Tire with 
Sealant
S7RS0B2406006
WARNING! 
Be sure to observe “Precaution for 
Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit”. Otherwise, 
your health may be ruined.
 
1) Remove flat tire repair sealant from tire using plug  (1), filler hose (2), sealant bottle (3) and extension 
hose (4) in kit as follows.
a) Remove plug from fille r hose of sealant bottle.
Then connect ext ension hose to tip  of filler hose.
b) Remove tire containing flat tire repair sealant  from vehicle.
c) Loosen valve core carefully to release air.
WARNING! 
Take care not to make sealant blast out from 
valve. Otherwise, your health may be ruined.
 
d) Remove tire bead inside rim of wheel.
e) Make a clearance by inserting a tire lever (2)  between tire bead and rim, and then insert hose 
(1) thought clearance as shown in figure.
f) Press the bottle and suck out sealant (4), using  bottle (3) as a pump.
NOTE
To make sealant easy to suck up from tire, 
set bottle lower than sealant surface.
 
g) Change hose end position and repeat above step f) until sealant is not sucked out.
h) Put cap on bottle so that collected sealant does  not leak.
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1
2
3
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3 2
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2) Check tire if it can be repaired, referring to “Tire 
Repair”. If it cannot be  repaired, replace it with new 
one.
3) Replace valve core of flat tire with new one if tire is  reused after repairing.CAUTION! 
Be sure to use new valve core. Otherwise, air 
leak may occur due to sealant attached to 
valve core.
 
4) Install tire to ri m of wheel, check that there is no air 
leakage and adjust it to specified pressure shown on 
tire placard.
Specifications
Wheels and Tires SpecificationsS7RS0B2407001
Tire size (Standard)
: 195/50R16 87V
Wheel size (Standard)
: 16x 6 J
Tightening torque
Wheel nut:  85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
NOTE
• Tire inflation pressure should be checked when tires are cool.
• Specified tire inflation pressure should be found  on tire placard or in owner’s manual which came 
with the vehicle.
 
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B2407002
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this  section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Wheel nut 858.5  61.5  ) /  )  
         
        
        
     
        
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Section 3
CONTENTS
Driveline / Axle
Precautions ................................................. 3-1
Precautions............................................................. 3-1
Precautions for Driveline / Axle ............................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle .......... ........................... 3A-1
General Description ............................................. 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Construction ............................ 3A-1
Component Locatio n ........................................... 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-3 Front Drive Shaft Components ........................... 3A-3 Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle 
Inspection .......................................................... 3A-4
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and  Installation ......................................................... 3A-4
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and  Reassembly ...................................................... 3A-6
Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support  Disassembly and Reassembly ........................ 3A-14
Specifications .................... .................................3A-15
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-15
Special Tools and Equipmen t ...........................3A-15
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-15
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-15  
         
        
        
     
        
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Driveline / Axle
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions for Driveline / AxleS7RS0B3000001
Fastener Caution
Refer to “Fastener Caution in Section 00”.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Driveline / Axle
Drive Shaft / Axle
General Description
Front Drive Shaft ConstructionS7RS0B3101001
A constant velocity ball joint is used on the wheel side of both right and left  side drive shaft assemblies. For A/T 
vehicle, a tripod type constant velocity joint is used on  the differential side and center shaft side. For M/T vehicle, a 
double offset type constant velocity joint (DOJ) is used on  the differential side and center shaft side. The drive shaft 
can slide through the tripod joint or the double offset  joint (DOJ) in the extension/contraction direction.
Component Location
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components LocationS7RS0B3103001
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1. To transaxle  8. Ball stud washer : 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
2. Drive shaft assembly 9. Tie-rod end nut : 60 N⋅m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
3. Tie-rod end 10. Ball stud bolt : 200 N⋅m (20.0 kgf-m, 145.0 lb-ft)
4. Center bearing support 11. Drive shaft nut
: After tightening nut, caulk nut securely. : 85 N
⋅m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
5. Center shaft 12. Wheel nut : Do not reuse.
6. Center bearing support bolts 13. Drive shaft washer
7. Ball stud nut : 55 N⋅m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)  
         
        
        
     
        
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Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Front Drive Shaft Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B3104001
ConditionPossible cause Correction / Reference Item
Abnormal noise Worn or breakage of the drive shaft joint Replace.
Worn or breakage of the center bearing Replace.