REAR AXLE SHAFT ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Release the parking brake lever, and remove the brake drum.

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      *A for 295 mm Drum *B for 254 mm Drum

      Tech Tips

      If the brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following steps.

    2. Remove the hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole in the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away from the adjuster.

    3. Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe adjuster by turning the adjusting wheel.

  3. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING LOOSENESS


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      Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the rear axle shaft.

      Maximum
      0.7 mm (0.0275 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

      If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft bearing.

  4. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY

  5. ADJUST REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE


    1. Using a screwdriver from a service hole, turn the adjuster to expand the shoes so that the brake shoes touch the brake drum.

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      *A for 295 mm Drum *B for 254 mm Drum

    2. Using another screwdriver, push up the automatic adjust lever and turn the adjuster to contract the shoes so that the brake shoe does not touch the brake drum. Then turn the adjuster another 180 degrees to further contract the shoes.

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      *A for 295 mm Drum *B for 254 mm Drum

    3. Install the hole plug.

  6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE TRAVEL


    1. Pull firmly on the parking brake control handle.

    2. Release the parking brake lock, and return the parking brake control handle to its off position.

    3. Slowly pull the parking brake control handle all the way up, and count the number of clicks.

      Parking brake control handle travel
      10 to 16 clicks at 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) (except Super Long Wheelbase)
      12 to 18 clicks at 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) (for Super Long Wheelbase)

      Tech Tips


      • If the number of clicks falls outside of the specified range, release the parking brake lock and adjust it.

      • If there are fewer clicks than the specified value, loosen the parking brake wire adjustment nut an the lock nut. With the parking brake cable loosened, adjust the clearance between the brake drum and lining.

  8. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE CONTROL HANDLE TRAVEL


    1. Lift the vehicle

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      Depress the parking brake handle. Hold the parking brake adjusting nut using a wrench, and loosen the lock nut.

    3. Turn the parking brake adjusting nut until the parking brake handle travel meets the above specification.

      Parking brake control handle travel
      10 to 16 clicks at 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) (except Super Long Wheelbase)
      12 to 18 clicks at 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) (for Super Long Wheelbase)

    4. Count the number of clicks after depressing and releasing the parking brake control handle 3 or 4 times.

    5. Check whether the parking brake drags or not.

    6. When operating the parking brake control handle, check that the parking brake indicator light comes on.

      Standard
      Brake warning light always comes on at the first click.

    7. Hold the parking brake adjusting nut using a wrench, and tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      14.5 N*m  { 148 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

    8. Lower the vehicle.