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(c) Set the distance, as specified below.
Distance:
221.0 +- 2.0 mm (8.701 +- 0.079 in.)
12. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DAMPER RH CLAMP
(a) Hold the outboard joint shaft assembly between
aluminium plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the drive shaft damper clamp to the damper.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the clamp in the correct
position.
(c) Place SST onto the drive shaft damper clamp.
SST 09521-24010
(d) Tighten the SST so that the clamp is pinched.
SST 09521-24010
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.
(e) Using SST, measure the clearance of the drive shaft
damper clamp.
SST 09240-00020
Clearance:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
NOTICE:
Using SST, measure the clearance of the drive
shaft damper clamp.
13. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install new parts to the inboard joint shaft assembly
in the following order.
(1) Inboard joint boot clamp (A)
(2) Inboard joint boot (B)
(3) Inboard joint boot No. 2 clamp (C)
(b) Hold the outboard joint shaft assembly between
aluminium plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(c) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline
toward the outboard joint shaft.
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(d) Align the matchmarks.
(e) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod to
the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
• Do not tap the roller.
• Be sure to install the tripod in the correct
direction.
(f) Using a snap ring expander, install a new front inner
shaft snap ring.
(g) Pack the inboard joint shaft and boot with grease.
(h) Align the matchmarks, install the inboard joint
assembly to the outboard joint shaft assembly.
14. INSTALL FR AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Install the inboard joint boot to the inboard joint
assembly.
15. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
LH CLAMP
(a) Hold the outboard joint shaft assembly between
aluminium plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the No. 2 front axle inboard joint boot LH
clamp onto the boot.
(c) for Omega Type:
(1) Place SST onto the No. 2 front axle inboard
joint boot LH clamp.
SST 09521-24010
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Drive type Grease capacity g (oz.)
2WD 95 to 115 g (3.4 to 4.1 oz.)
4WD 100 to 130 g (3.9 to 4.6 oz.)
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(2) Tighten the SST so that the No. 2 front axle
inboard joint boot LH clamp is pinched.
SST 09521-24010
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.
(3) Using SST, measure the clearance of the No. 2
front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp.
SST 09240-00020
Clearance:
0.8 mm (0.031 in.) or less
NOTICE:
When the measured value is greater than
the specified value, retighten the clamp.
(d) for claw engagement type:
(1) Using needle nose pliers, install the No. 2 front
axle inboard joint boot clamp as shown in the
illustration.
16. INSTALL FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT LH
CLAMP
(a) Install the front axle inboard joint boot LH clamp
perform the same procedures as for the No. 2 front
axle inboard joint boot LH clamp.
17. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that there is no excessive play in the
outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.
(c) Check that there is no excessive play in the radial
directions of the inboard joint.
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(d) Check the boots for damage.
HINT:
For dimension (A), refer to the following table.
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DRIVE TYPE LH mm (in.) RH mm (in.)
2WD638.40 +- 5.0 (25.1338 +-
0.20)957.00 +- 5.0 (37.6771 +-
0.20)
4WD553.64 +- 5.0 (21.7968 +-
0.20)992.24 +- 5.0 (39.0645 +-
0.20)
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DS–18DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly
with ATF.
(b) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft
assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
down.
• Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust
cover, boot and oil seal.
• Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping
it level.
2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
2WD)
(a) Using a screwdriver, install a new bearing bracket
hole snap ring.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the oil seal and boot.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 32 N*m (330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
4WD)
HINT:
Install the RH side using the same procedures as for the
LH side.
NOTICE:
• Set the snap ring with the opening side facing
downward.
• Be careful not to damage the transaxle case oil
seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle
assembly LH.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the outboard joint
boot.
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
rotor.
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5. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER LH
(a) Install the lower ball joint to the front suspension
arm sub-assembly lower with the bolt and nuts.
Torque: 127 N*m (1,300 kgf*cm, 94 ft.*lbf)
6. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with
the nut.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned,
tighten the nut up to 60
further.
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Install the speed sensor to the steering knuckle with
the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
(b) Install the flexible hose and the speed sensor to the
shock absorber with the bolt and set the clip of
sensor on knuckle.
Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
• Do not twist the sensor wire when installing
the speed sensor.
8. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.
Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with nut. use a
hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
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9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle
hub LH nut.
Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle hub LH
nut.
10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
11. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
HINT:
• for U151E: (See page AX-123)
• for U151F: (See page AX-123)
12. ADD TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page TF-3)
13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-4)
14. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
• for ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: (See page BC-3)
• for VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: (See
page BC-72)
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DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)DS–27
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the drive shaft to the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS
speed sensor rotor to the drive shaft and oil seal
of the axle hub bearing.
(b) Align the matchmarks and connect the drive shaft to
the side gear shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boots and end
cover.
(c) Install the drive shaft with the 4 nuts and washers.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Install a new axle shaft nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
3. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page
EX-12)
4. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
HINT:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
• Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the
sensor.
5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
6. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
• for ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: (See page BC-3)
• for VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: (See
page BC-72)
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