1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
Rear axle hub and bearing (for 4wd)
RemovalInstallation
1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
Check that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTICE:
If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the
turn signal switch may snap.
Install the spiral cable.
NOTICE:
When ...
Removal
1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
HINT:
(See page EM-26)
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH
TRANSFER
HINT:
(See page AX-164)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
(b) Remove the No. 1 gasket from the transfer case No.
1 plug.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 T ...
Installing the second seats
Installing the second outside seats
Align the marking on the seat side cover to the marking on the
rail cover and align the marking on the seat front/back cover to
the rail.
Tip-up seat
Ottoman seat
Lower the seat and engage the latches.
If you locked the seat lat ...