FRONT AXLE
M6060, M7060, WSM
5-S8
Front Axle
1. Place a disassembling stand under the front axle case and
support it with a jack.
2. Disconnect the breather hose (1).
3. Remove the bracket (front) (3) mounting screws and nuts.
4. Remove the bracket (rear) (2) mounting screws and nuts.
5. Separate the front axle from front axle bracket.
(When reassembling)
• Be sure to adjust the front axle pivot.
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(2) Disassembling Front Axle [4WD Model]
Tie-rod
1. Pull out the cotter pin and remove the tie-rod end slotted nuts.
2. Remove the tie-rod with a tie-rod end lifter (Code No.
07909-39051).
(When reassembling)
• Replace cotter pin with a new one.
• Bend the cotter pin as shown in the figure.
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Separating of Front Differential Case from Bevel Gear Case
1. Remove the bevel gear case (2) and the front wheel case (3) as
a unit from the front differential case (1).
(When reassembling)
• Apply grease to the O-ring.
• Install the bevel gear case to the front differential case, noting
the O-ring.
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Tightening torque
Bracket mounting nut
124 to 147 N·m
12.6 to 15.0 kgf·m
91.2 to 108 lbf·ft
Bracket mounting screw
167 to 196 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123 to 144 lbf·ft
(1) Breather Hose
(2) Rear Bracket
(3) Front Bracket
Tightening torque
Tie-rod end slotted nut
157 to 176 N·m
16.0 to 18.0 kgf·m
116 to 130 lbf·ft
Tie-rod joint lock nut
167 to 196 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123 to 144 lbf·ft
Knuckle arm mounting
screw (M12)
78 to 90 N·m
7.9 to 9.2 kgf·m
58 to 66 lbf·ft
Tightening torque
Bevel gear case mounting
screw (M16, 9T)
260 to 304 N·m
26.5 to 31.0 kgf·m
192 to 224 lbf·ft
(1) Front Differential Case
(2) Bevel Gear Case
(3) Front Wheel Case
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