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FRONT AXLE
Page
GENERAL ........................................................................ 5-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 5-3
COMPONENTS .............................................................. 5-4
TIRES • WHEELS ............................................................. 5-6
FRONT AXLE SHAFT• AXLE HUB ............................. 5-7
REMOVAL•INSTALLATION ............................................... 5-7
FRONT AXLE BRACKET• AXLE HOUSING ............ 5-11
REMOVAL•INSTALLATION ............................................... 5-11 5
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GENERAL
1 ton series

2 ton series
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3 • J3.5 ton series

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle model
1 ton series 2 ton series 3 • J3.5 ton series
Item

Front axle type Full-floating ← ←

Suspension type Fixed to frame ← ←

Axle shaft diameter mm (in) 40 (1.57) ← 42 (1.65)

Axle shaft diameter (spline portion) mm (in) 40 (1.57) ← 49.5 (1.949)

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COMPONENTS
1 ton series

4201

2 ton series

4201
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3 • J3.5 ton series

4201

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TIRES WHEELS
•

1 Adjusting the Inflating Pressure

Caution:
• Do not inflate tires beyond the specified pressure be-
cause it may cause dangerous tire bursting.
• When inflating a tire removed from the vehicle, place
it in a safety fence.

Specified Inflating Pressure

Inflating pressure
Classification Specification Tire size Rim type Maker kPa (kgf/cm2) [psi]
STD 6.50-10-10PR Side ring BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
S-RING ↑ ↑ CONTINENTAL 800 (8.0) [114]
1.5 ton model
SPL-D 6.00-9-10PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
SPL-D ↑ ↑ CONTINENTAL 800 (8.0) [114]
STD 6.50-10-10PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
S-RING 6.50-10-14PR ↑ CONTINENTAL 900 (9.0) [128]
1.75 ton model
SPL-D 6.00-9-10PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
SPL-D ↑ ↑ CONTINENTAL 800 (8.0) [114]
STD 7.00-12-12PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
S-RING 7.00-12-14PR ↑ CONTINENTAL 900 (9.0) [128]
2 ton series
SPL-D 7.00-12-12PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
SPL-D 7.00-12-14PR ↑ CONTINENTAL 900 (9.0) [128]
STD 28X9-15-12PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
3 ton series S-RING 28X9-15-14PR ↑ CONTINENTAL 800 (8.0) [114]
SPL-D 28X8-15-12PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]
STD 250-15-16PR ↑ ↑ 850 (8.5) [121]
J3.5 ton series S-RING ↑ ↑ CONTINENTAL 950 (9.5) [135]
SPL-D 28X8-15-12PR ↑ BRIDGESTONE 700 (7.0) [100]

Abbreviations used in the specification column:

STD = Standard, S-RING = Side ring, SPL-D = Special double

2 Wheel Disassemly • Reassembly

Caution:
Always discharge air fully before disassembling the
wheel. Otherwise, it is very dangerous since the rim may
come off suddenly due to the internal pressure.
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FRONT AXLE SHAFT • AXLE HUB

REMOVAL• INSTALLATION T = N•m (kgf-cm) [ft-lbf]

5
9
8

9
6
5
8

9 3
8 5

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4
3

1 ton series T = 107.9 ~ 196.1 (1100 ~ 2000) [79.59 ~ 144.7]

Hub nut (single tire) 2 ton series T = 176.5 ~ 392.3 (1800 ~ 4000) [130.2 ~ 289.4]
3 J3.5 ton series
• T = 294.2 ~ 588.4 (3000 ~ 6000) [217.1 ~ 434.1]
1 2 ton series
• T = 176.5 ~ 392.3 (1800 ~ 4000) [130.2 ~ 289.4]
Hub nut (double tire)
3 J3.5 ton series
• T = 294.2 ~ 588.4 (3000 ~ 6000) [217.1 ~ 434.1]
1• 2 ton series T = 68.6 ~ 88.3 (700 ~ 900) [50.6 ~ 65.1]
Axle shaft set bolt
3 • J3.5 ton series T = 98.07 ~ 127.5 (1000 ~ 1300) [72.35 ~ 94.06]
1 ton series T = 78.5 ~ 107.9 (800 ~ 1100) [57.9 ~ 79.59]
Brake drum set nut 2 ton series T = 147.1 ~ 186.3 (1500 ~ 1900) [108.5 ~ 137.5]
3 J3.5 ton series
• T = 166.7 ~ 205.9 (1700 ~ 2100) [123.0 ~ 151.9]
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Removal Procedure
1 Drain differential oil. [Point 1]

2 Jack up the vehicle and remove front wheels.

3 Remove the front axle shaft. [Point 2]

4 Remove the axle shaft oil seal. [Point 3]

5 Remove the bearing lock nut and plate. [Point 4]

6 Remove the outer bearing roller and front axle hub W/brake drum. [Point 5]

7 Remove the oil seal and inner bearing roller. [Point 6]

8 Remove the bearing outer race. [Point 7]

9 Remove the brake drum.

Installation Procedure
The installation procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Note:
Apply thread tightener (08833-00070) on the brake drum set nut before tightening.

Point Operations
[Point 1]
Installation:
Fill Hypoid gear oil to the specified level after installation.

15 mm (0.59 in) or less

[Point 2]
Removal • Installation:
Carefully operate so as not to damage the oil seal by con-
tact with the axle shaft.
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[Point 3]
Removal:
SST 09320-23000-71

SST

Installation:
SST 09950-60010 ---
09950-70010 ---

SST
SST
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[Point 4]
Removal • Installation:
1• 2 ton series
SST 09509-55020
3 • J3.5 ton series
SST 09509-55030

Installation:
Adjust the front axle hub starting force.
1. Install the plate.
2. Fully tighten the bearing lock nut, and rotate the hub by 4
to 5 turns to run in the bearing.
3. Return the bearing lock nut by 1/12 to 1/6 turn (30 to
60°), and rotate the hub by 4 to 5 turns again.
4. Set a spring scale on a hub bolt, and measure the start-
ing force.

Standard:
1 ton series:
24.5 ~ 99.0 N (2.5 ~ 10.1 kgf) [5.5 ~ 22.3 lbf]
Other:
19.6 ~ 78.4 N (2.0 ~ 8.0 kgf) [4.4 ~ 17.6 lbf]

5. If the standard is not satisfied, adjust the degree of bear-

ing lock nut tightening for adjustment.
6. Install the nut lock bolt.
Coat thread tightener (08833-00070) on the nut lock bolt
before tightening.
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[Point 5]
Installation:
Fill MP grease in the hub before installing the front axle hub
W/brake drum.

Installation:
1• 2 ton series:
SST 09370-10410-71
3 • J3.5 ton series
SST
SST 09421-33020-71

[Point 6]
Removal:
Use a screwdriver or the like to remove the oil seal.
SST
Installation:
SST 09950-60020 ---
09950-70010 ---

SST

[Point 7]
Removal:
Use a brass bar to remove the bearing outer race.
SST
Installation:
SST 09950-60020 ---
09950-70010 ---

SST
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FRONT AXLE BRACKET• AXLE HOUSING

REMOVAL•INSTALLATION T = N•m (kgf-cm) [ft-lbf]

T = 265 ~ 343 (2700 ~ 3500) [195.3 ~ 253.2]

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1, 2 ton series :
T = 108 ~ 137 (1100 ~ 1400) [79.6 ~ 101.3]
3, J3.5 ton series:
T = 127 ~ 167 (1300 ~ 1700) [94.0 ~ 123.0]
T = 118 ~ 137 (1200 ~ 1400) [86.8 ~ 101.3]

Removal Procedure
1 Remove the front axle & differential ASSY. (See page 4-8)

2 Remove the front axle shaft and axle hub. (See page 5-7)

3 Remove the backing plate W/brake ASSY. [Point 1]

4 Remove the front axle bracket.

5 Remove the axle hosing.

Installation Procedure
The installation procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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Point Operations
[Point 1]
Installation:
Apply sealing agent (08826-00080) on the mating surfaces
of the brake backing plate and front axle bracket before in-
Sealing agent
stallation.

Installation:
1 ton series:
Be careful as the brake backing plate set bolts are different
in length.
Apply locking agent (08833-00070) on the set bolts before
tightening.
Bolt length
A: = 36 mm (1.42 in)
B: = 40 mm (1.57 in)
C: = 45 mm (1.77 in)
2 ton series:

3 ton series:

J3.5 ton series: