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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–7
AH
REMOVAL
(2005/11-2006/01)
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see
page AX-147).
(b) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see
page AX-146).
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part
of the 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
nut.
5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
191)
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-40)
7. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-42)
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
9. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
(b) Disconnect the lower arm from the ball joint.
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MA–12MAINTENANCE – CHASSIS
MA
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
(2006/01- )
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play.
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not
damaged.
(5) Check that the connectors are properly
connected to the steering gear housing.
2. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place
wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm
(7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has
about half its ordinary load. Place stands under
the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing
straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4
wheels.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm.
Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps,
grease leakage, kinks or damage.
4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If
oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
5. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, find the cause and repair it.
6. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
(a) For the rear differential oil inspection, refer to the
following procedures (see page DF-3).
Type See procedures
U151E See page AX-126
U151F See page AX-126
Type See procedures
Front Oil See page TF-45
Rear Oil See page TF-45

ST–122AZ-FE STARTING – STARTER
ST
REASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearings,
gears, return spring and steel ball when assembling the
starter.
1. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR
(a) Apply grease to the planetary gears and pin parts of
the planetary shaft.
(b) Install the 3 planetary gears.
2. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply grease to the plate washer and the armature
shaft.
(b) Install the starter armature to the starter commutator
end frame.
(c) Using snap ring pliers, install the plate washer and a
new snap ring.
(d) Using a vernier caliper, measure length of the snap
ring.
Maximum length:
5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
If the length is greater than the maximum, replace it
with a new snap ring.
3. INSTALL STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME
COVER
(a) Install the end frame cover to the commutator end
frame.
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ST–122GR-FE STARTING – STARTER
ST
REASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use high-temperature grease to lubricate the bearings,
gears, return spring and steel ball when assembling the
starter.
1. INSTALL PLANETARY GEAR
(a) Apply grease to the planetary gears and pin parts of
the planetary shaft.
(b) Install the 3 planetary gears.
2. INSTALL STARTER ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply grease to the plate washers and the armature
shaft.
(b) Install the starter armature assembly to the starter
commutator end frame assembly.
(c) Using snap ring pliers, install the plate washer and a
new snap ring.
(d) Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the
snap ring.
Maximum length:
5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
If the length is greater than the maximum, replace it
with a new snap ring.
3. INSTALL STARTER COMMUTATOR END FRAME
COVER
(a) Install the starter commutator end frame cover to
the starter commutator end frame assembly.
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GF1A TRANSFER – ACTIVE TORQUE CONTROL 4WD SYSTEMTF–9
TF
(2) If current is applied to the linear solenoid, the
solenoid magnetizes, and the electromagnet pull
force causes the armature to attach to the
control clutch side. Or, if there is a difference
between the rotation speed of the front and rear
wheels and the control clutch attaches, a
difference occurs in the rotation of the main cam
attached to the shaft and the control cam
attached to the front housing. As a result, each
ball pushes its cam, and the main clutch
attaches. The activation energy from the front
housing passes through main clutch to the shaft,
and then to the rear differential. Then the
activation energy is transferred to the rear
wheels.
(3) Depending on the rotation difference between
the front and rear wheels, the system controls
the current flowing to the linear solenoid. Then
the activation energy applied to the rear wheels
is smoothly controlled. Depending on the
amount of current, the restraint energy of the
outer and inner side of the main clutch changes,
and the activation energy from the propeller
shaft is smoothly controlled from a limited
condition to condition that is nearly a direct-link
4WD condition.
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–9
AH
REMOVAL
(2006/01- )
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U140F (see
page AX-147).
(b) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U241E (see
page AX-146).
(c) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U151E (see
page AX-172).
(d) Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for U151F (see
page AX-173).
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part
of the 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
nut.
5. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
191)
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-40)
7. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-42)
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(See page PS-42)
9. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER
ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
(b) Disconnect the lower arm from the ball joint.
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–11
AH
INSTALLATION
(2005/11-2006/01)
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the dust cover to the steering knuckle.
(b) Install the axle hub with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 96 N*m (979 kgf*cm, 1 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor
side so that it is facing downward, and do not
allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged
or contact foreign matter.
2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
LH (See page SP-28)
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(a) Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive shaft.
(b) Install the steering knuckle with axle hub with the 2
bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 240 N*m (2,447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the nuts.
4. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the lower arm to the ball joint with the 2
bolts and nut.
Torque: 92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf)
5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
6. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
193)
7. CHECK FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Check the axle hub bearing (see page AH-6).
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-43)
9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-46)
10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
(a) Install a new hub nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
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AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUBAH–13
AH
INSTALLATION
(2006/01- )
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the dust cover to the steering knuckle.
(b) Install the axle hub with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 96 N*m (979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor
side so that it is facing downward, and do not
allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged
or contact foreign matter.
2. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
LH (See page SP-28)
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(a) Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive shaft.
(b) Install the steering knuckle with axle hub with the 2
bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 240 N*m (2,447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the bolts.
4. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION NO. 1 LOWER ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the lower arm to the ball joint with the bolt
and 2 nuts.
Torque: 92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf)
5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
6. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
193)
7. CHECK FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Check the axle hub bearing (see page AH-6).
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-43)
9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-46)
10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Install a new hub nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf) for

26 for 2AZ-FE
292 N*m (2,978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf) for

30 for 2GR-FE
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SP–28SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SP
INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the ball joint with the 2 bolts and nut to the
lower arm.
Torque: 92 N*m (938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install the lower ball joint with the nut to the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 133 N*m (1,360 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf)
(c) Install a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten
the nut further up to 60
.
2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(See page AH-9)
3. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-10)
4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See
page PS-45)
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-43)
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-46)
7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (See page AH-10)
8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-
193)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
10. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).