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FRONT AXLE ± Service Specifications/Lubricants26-4
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS26100030131
ItemStandard valueLimit
Front axle total backlash mm±11
Drive shaft axial play mm0.4 ± 0.7±
Solenoid valve resistance W36 ± 46±
Hub rotary sliding resistance N7 ± 26±
(Hub rotation starting torque) Nm0.5 ± 1.8±
Amount of movement of far the wheel bearing in an axial
direction mm0.05 or less±
Setting of D.O.J. boot length mm80 + 3±
Clutch gear play (bearing axial play) mm0.05 ± 0.30±
Drive gear backlash mm0.11 ± 0.16±
Differential gear backlash mm0 ± 0.076±
Drive pinion rotation torque NmWithout oil sealWhen replacing (with anti-rust agent)
0.3 ± 0.5±
When replacing or reusing (with gear oil
applied) 0.15 ± 0.25±
With oil sealWhen replacing (with anti-rust agent)
0.5 ± 0.7±
When replacing or reusing (with gear oil
applied) 0.3 ± 0.4±
Drive gear runout mm±0.05
Differential gear backlash mm±0.2
LUBRICANTS26100040141
ItemsSpecified lubricantsQuantity
Front differential gear oilHypoid gear oil API classification
GL-5 or higher SAE viscosity No. 90,
80W0.9

D.O.J. boot greaseRepair kit grease100 g

FRONT AXLE ± Drive Shaft26-29
INSPECTION26100360087

Check the boot for damage or deterioration.

Check the ball joint for operating condition and excessive
looseness.

Check the splines for wear or damage.

Check the differential carrier oil seal (L.H.) for damaged.