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U151F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNITAX–195
AX
56. REMOVE PLANETARY CARRIER THRUST WASHER
NO.1
(a) Remove the planetary carrier thrust washer No.1
from the planetary gear assembly.
57. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the flange, 4 discs and 4 plates from the
transaxle case.
58. INSPECT 2ND BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
HINT:
(See page AX-202)
59. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE PISTON ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the 2ND brake piston assembly from the
transaxle case.
60. REMOVE REAR PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.
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AX–196U151F AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX
(b) Remove the rear planetary gear assembly from the
transaxle case.
61. REMOVE INPUT SUN GEAR
(a) Remove the 2 thrust needle roller bearings, thrust
bearing race No.2 and the input sun gear from the
transaxle case.
62. REMOVE 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
(a) Remove the flange, 6 discs and 6 plates from the
transaxle case.
63. INSPECT 1ST AND REVERSE BRAKE CLUTCH DISC
HINT:
(See page AX-202)
64. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, unstake the lock
washer.
NOTICE:
Push down all claws of the washer. Otherwise
the SST cannot be fully pressed against the nut,
and cannot loosen the nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the nut.
SST 09387-00030, 09387-00080
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DS–22DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)
DS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page
EX-8)
3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and the speed sensor from the
axle carrier.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake part of the axle
shaft nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely,
otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be
damaged.
(b) While apply the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential
side gear shaft.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect
the drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.
(c) Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.
6. SECURE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
• After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle
hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS
speed sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
• The hub bearing could be damaged if it is
subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when
moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place
the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first
support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
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DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)DS–27
DS
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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DS–22DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)
DS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page
EX-8)
3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and the speed sensor from the
axle carrier.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake part of the axle
shaft nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely,
otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be
damaged.
(b) While apply the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential
side gear shaft.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect
the drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.
(c) Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.
6. SECURE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
• After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle
hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS
speed sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
• The hub bearing could be damaged if it is
subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when
moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place
the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first
support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
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DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)DS–27
DS
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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AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB BOLTAH–13
AH
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the
LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Separate rear disc brake caliper assembly LH for
2WD and disk rear brake type (See page AH-16).
3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Separate rear disc brake caliper assembly LH for
4WD and disk rear brake type (See page AH-19).
4. REMOVE REAR DISC
(a) Remove rear disc for disk rear brake type.
5. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove rear brake drum sub-assembly for drum
rear brake type.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE LH HUB BOLT
(a) Temporarily install the 2 nuts and washers to the
rear axle LH hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using SST(s) and a hammer handle or an
equivalent to hold the hub & bearing assembly,
remove the rear axle LH hub bolt.
SST 09628-10011
7. INSTALL REAR AXLE LH HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to a new bolt, as shown in
the illustration.
(b) Using a hammer handle or an equivalent to hold the
hub & bearing assembly, install the rear axle LH hub
bolt by tightening the nut.
8. INSTALL REAR DISC
(a) Install rear disc for disk rear brake type.
9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install rear disc brake caliper assembly LH for 2WD
and disk rear brake type (See page AH-17).
10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install rear disc brake caliper assembly LH for 4WD
and disk rear brake type (See page AH-20).
11. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install rear brake drum sub-assembly for drum rear
brake type.
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AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING (for 2WD)AH–17
AH
REMOVAL
HINT:
Replace the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Removing the 2 bolts, separate the rear disc brake
caliper assembly LH for disc rear brake type.
NOTICE:
Using a string and so on, hang down the disc
brake caliper.
3. REMOVE REAR DISC
(a) Remove rear disc for disc rear brake type.
4. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove rear brake drum sub-assembly for drum
rear brake type.
5. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
(a) Disconnect the connector
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and hub & bearing assembly
LH.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the hub & Bearing assembly LH with the 4
bolts.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
2. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See page AH-16)
3. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See page AH-16)
4. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
(a) Connect the connector.
NOTICE:
Do not twist the sensor wire when connecting it.
5. INSTALL REAR DISC
(a) Install rear disc for disc rear brake type.
6. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install rear brake drum sub-assembly for drum rear
brake type.
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