Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS





PROPELLER SHAFT
Length x O.D mm (inch) 2022 x 76.2 (79.6 x 3)
Front mm (inch) 967 x 76.2 (38 x 3)
Rear mm (inch) 1055 x 76.2 (41.5 x 3)
Clearance between snap ring and groove
Wall of yoke 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 inch)
Runout 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) or less

NOTE: Propeller shaft length indicates the length between the center point of each joint.

DRIVESHAFT





2.4L (M/T, A/T)
Joint Type
Outer B.J.
Inner T.J.
Maximum permissible joint angle
Outer 46.5°
Inner 23°
2.7L (A/T)
Joint Type
Outer B.J.
Inner D.O.J.
Maximum permissible joint angle
Outer 46°
Inner 22°
Rear (4WD)
Joint Type
Outer B.J.
Inner D.O.J.
Maximum permissible joint angle
Outer 46°
Inner 22°
4WD type : Full time type four wheel drive

B.J.: Birfield joint
D.O.J.: Double offset joint
T.J.:Tripod joint

Limit





Hub end play mm (inch) 0.008 (0.0003) or less
Wheel bearing torque Nm (kg.cm, inch lbs.) 1.88 (18.8, 1.4) or less

DIFFERENTIAL





Reduction gear type Hypoid gear (7.0 inch)
Reduction gear ratio 3.800
Final drive gear backlash mm (inch) 0.08 - 0.13 (0.003 - 0.005)
Differential gear backlash mm (inch) 0 - 0.076 (0 - 0.003)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS





Propeller shaft
Yoke flange mounting nut 50 - 60 Nm (37 - 44 ft. lbs.
Center bearing mounting nut 40 - 50 Nm (29 - 37 ft. lbs.)
Center bearing to flange mounting 40 - 50 Nm (29 - 37 ft. lbs.)
Self locking nut 100 - 120 Nm (73 - 88 ft. lbs.)
D.O.J. mounting nut 30 - 40 Nm (22 - 29 ft. lbs.)
Pinion mounting nut 230 - 250 Nm (168 - 183 ft. lbs.)
Driveshaft nut 200 - 260 Nm (148 - 192 ft. lbs.)
Front brake caliper to knuckle 80 - 100 Nm (58 - 74 ft. lbs.)
Front lower arm ball joint self locking nut 100 - 120 Nm (73 - 88 ft. lbs.)
Wheel nut 90 - 110 Nm (66 - 83 ft. lbs.)
Knuckle to front strut assemble 100 - 120 Nm (73 - 88 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer bar link mounting nut 100 - 120 Nm (74 - 88 ft. lbs.)
Tie rod end to knuckle mounting nut 24 - 34 Nm (18 - 25 ft. lbs.)
Front axle dust cover mounting 7 - 11 Nm (5 - 8 ft. lbs.)
Rear wheel bearing flange nut 200 - 260 Nm (148 - 192 ft. lbs.)
Rear brake caliper mounting bolt 50 - 60 Nm (37 - 44 ft. lbs.)
Trailing arm to rear spindle mounting bolt 80 - 90 Nm (58 - 66 ft. lbs.)
Differential mounting rear bracket 80 - 100 Nm (58 - 74 ft. lbs.)
Differential carrier mounting bracket 70 - 80 Nm (51 - 58 ft. lbs.)
Differential pinion nut 190 - 250 Nm (139 - 183 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION: Replace the self-locking nuts with new ones after removal.





LUBRICATIONS





SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES