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DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFTDS–5
DS
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
2. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page TF-8)
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part
of the axle hub LH 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 applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub
LH nut.
5. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut, and separate the stabilizer link
assembly LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt and clip, and separate the sensor
wire and hose from the shock absorber.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
(b) Remove the bolt, and separate the speed sensor
from LH from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
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DS–20DRIVE SHAFT – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
DS
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
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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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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DIFFERENTIAL – REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLYDF–13
DF
9. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER
BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See page PR-10)
10. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the drain
plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
11. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Fill the rear differential carrier assembly with hypoid
gear oil.
12. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
HINT:
(See page DF-3)
13. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the filler
plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
15. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page EX-10)
16. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
HINT:
(See page EX-12)
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-4)
18. INSPECT ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
(See page BC-3)
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AH–14AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB BOLT
AH
12. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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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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AH–18AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING (for 2WD)
AH
7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with
the 2 bolts for disc rear brake type.
Torque: 88 N*m (900 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
9. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page BC-3).
(b) ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM
(See page BC-72).