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3. 

CHECK DOOR SWITCH

Check continuity between front door lock assembly terminal 4 and 5.

OK or NG

OK

>> GO TO 4. 

NG

>> Replace malfunction front door lock assembly.

4. 

CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL

1.

Connect BCM connector.

2.

Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.

OK or NG

OK

>> Check the condition of the harness and the connector.

NG

>> Replace BCM.

Terminal

Door switch

Continuity

4

5

OPEN

No

CLOSE

Yes

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Terminals (Wire color)

Condition

Voltage (V)

(Approx.)

(+)

(–)

Passenger 

side

M34

10 (P)

Ground

OPEN

0

CLOSE

Battery voltage

Driver

side

14 (W)

OPEN

0

CLOSE

Battery voltage

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Wind Deflector Inspection

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1.

Check that the wind deflector is properly raised by manual. If a
malfunction is detected, remove and visually check it. If it is
damaged, replace it with a new one. If no damage is found, rein-
stall it properly.

Link and Wire Assembly

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NOTE:
Before replacing a suspect part, carefully ensure it is the source of noise being experienced.

1.

Check link to determine if coated film has peeled off to such an extent that substrate is visible. Check also
to determine if link is the source of noise. If it is, replace it.

2.

Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of grease has been applied to wire or rail groove. If not,
add grease as required.

3.

Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, replace wire.

Fitting Adjustment

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LID WEARSTRIP OVERLAP ADJUSTMENT AND SURFACE MISMATCH ADJUSTMENT

1.

Tilt up glass lid.

2.

After loosening glass lid TORX bolts (T25) (left and right), tilt
down glass lid.

3.

Adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so it resembles “A–A” “B–
B” “C–C” as shown in the figure above.

4.

To prevent glass lid from moving after adjustment, first tighten
the TORX bolts (T25) of glass front left, and then tighten the
TORX bolts (T25) of glass rear right.

5.

Tighten remaining TORX bolts (T25), being careful to prevent
glass from moving.

6.

Tilt glass lid up and down several times to check that it moves
smoothly.

Removal and Installation

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After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and lid alignment.

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Handle finisher plate and glass lid with care so not to cause damage.

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It is desirable for easy installation to mark each point before removal.

CAUTION:

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Always work with a helper.

●

Fully close the glass lid assembly, before removal, then do not operate motor assembly after
removal.

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY
Removal

CAUTION:

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Always work with a helper.

●

When taking sunroof unit out, use shop clothes to protect the seats and trim from damage.

●

After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid, be sure to carry out the leak test and check that
there is no malfunction.

1.

Tilt glass lid up.

2.

Remove the headlining. Refer to 

EI-36, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Disconnect drain hoses.

4.

Remove glass lid. Refer to 

RF-39, "GLASS LID"

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5.

Remove motor mounting screws. Remove sunroof motor
assembly and disconnect harness connector.

CAUTION:

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Before removing sunroof motor assembly, make sure
that sunroof is fully closed.

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After removing sunroof motor assembly, never attempt to
rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.

6.

Remove nuts on the front end and side rail.

7.

Remove sunroof bracket bolts, and remove sunroof unit assem-
bly from roof panel.

8.

Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment while being careful not to damage
the seats and trim.

1.

Glass lid

2.

TORX bolt (T25)

3.

Washer

4.

Rear sunroof bracket

5.

Front sunroof bracket

6.

Wind deflector

7.

Sunroof unit assembly

8.

Noise cover

9.

Sunroof motor assembly

10. Screw

11.

Sunshade

12. Nut

13. Drain plate

14. Sunshade stopper

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Installation

1.

Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts on the sunroof brackets
(RH/LH).

2.

Bring sunroof unit assembly into passenger compartment and
place the rear end of the rail onto the sunroof brackets.

3.

Tighten the mounting nuts on the front end.

4.

Tighten the installation points diagonally excluding the installation point of the sunroof bracket around the
roof opening.

5.

Tighten the bolts on the rear sunroof bracket at the vehicle side,
and then at the rail side.

GLASS LID
Removal

1.

Tilt up glass lid.

2.

Remove TORX bolts (T25) to remove glass lid.

Installation

1.

Tighten bolts diagonally on the glass lid.

2.

After installation, carry out fitting adjustment.

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SUNSHADE
Removal

NOTE:
Detaching is possible is even by the on vehicle.

1.

Remove the headlining. Refer to 

EI-36, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove sunshade stopper.

3.

Pull sunshade out of the rear end of the sunroof frame, and
remove it from the frame.

CAUTION:

Thing working to damage neither sunshade and sunshade
knob while lifting up a little.

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

WIND DEFLECTOR
Removal

NOTE:
Detaching is possible is even by the on vehicle.

1.

Remove spring hinge screws to remove hinge from the frame.

2.

The stopper is removed from the sunroof unit assembly.

3.

Turn the wind deflector and remove from ditch of the sunroof
unit assembly.

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Removal

1.

Remove headlining. Refer to 

EI-36, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove motor mounting screws.

3.

Disconnect harness connector to remove sunroof motor assem-
bly.

CAUTION:

●

When removing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure that
the sunroof is in the fully closed position.

●

Never run the removed sunroof motor assembly as a sin-
gle unit.

Installation

1.

Move the sunroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the
wire on the sunroof unit assembly and the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure the sunroof
motor assembly with screws.

PIIA5064E

PIIA3510E

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CAUTION:

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Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the
symmetrical and fully closed position.

●

Align the link notch with the hole of the culisse (fully closed : RH and LH).

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Confirm the body ground of the noise cover is con-
nected.

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Initialization it after installing the sunroof motor. Refer to 

RF-12, "INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE"

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RFD-1

REAR FINAL DRIVE

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PREPARATION ........................................................... 2

Special Service Tools  ............................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) 
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ..................................... 6

FRONT OIL SEAL  ...................................................... 7

Removal and Installation  .......................................... 7

REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8

SIDE OIL SEAL  .......................................................... 9

Removal and Installation  .......................................... 9

REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY  ............................ 10

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 10

REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ....................................................11

Electric Controlled Coupling Breather Hose ............11
Rear Final Drive Breather Hose  ............................. 12

Components ........................................................... 13
Pre-Inspection ........................................................ 14

TOTAL PRELOAD  ............................................... 14
RING GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH ..... 15
RING GEAR RUNOUT  ........................................ 16
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ....................... 17
TOOTH CONTACT .............................................. 17

Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 20

DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 20
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 22

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)  ...... 29

General Specification  ............................................. 29
Ring Gear Runout ................................................... 29
Side Gear Adjustment  ............................................ 29

AVAILABLE SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHERS ... 29

Drive Pinion Adjustment  ......................................... 29

AVAILABLE DRIVE PINION ADJUSTING SHIM ... 29

Side Bearing Preload Adjustment ........................... 29

AVAILAVLE SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM ... 30

Total Preload ........................................................... 30

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PREPARATION

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Special Service Tools

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Tool number (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV38108300 (

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Drive pinion flange wrench

Removing and installing companion 
flange nut

ST27861000 (

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a: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.
b: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
Drift

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Installing final drive front oil seal

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Installing final drive side oil seal

ST33290001 (J34286)
Side bearing outer race puller

Removing oil seal

KV38100200 (J26233)
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.
Drift

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Installing final drive front oil seal

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Installing final drive side oil seal

ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Preload gauge

Measuring preload torque

ST33052000  (

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)

a: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.
b: 28 mm (1.10 in) dia.
Drift

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Removing side bearing inner

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Removing

PDIA0045E

ZZA0832D

NT713

ZZA1143D

ZZA0503D

ZZA1023D

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KV40100610 (J26089)
a: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.
b: 54.3 mm (2.138 in) dia.
Drift

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Removing and installing gear carrier  
and rear cover (2 pieces are used)

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Installing pinion front bearing inner 
race

ST23550000 (

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Tip diameter: 4.5 mm (0.177 in) dia.
Pin punch 

Removing and installing lock pin

ST17130000  (

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a: 31.8 mm (1.252 in) dia.
b: 58 mm (2.28 in) dia.
Drift 

Installing pinion rear bearing outer 
race

ST33230000 (J25805-01)
a: 51 mm (2.01 in) dia.
b: 41 mm (1.61 in) dia.
c: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
Drift

Installing pinion front bearing outer 
race

ST23860000   (

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a: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
b: 33 mm (1.30 in) dia.
Drift

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Installing pinion rear bearing inner 
race

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Installing pinion front bearing inner 
race

ST38220000   (

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)

a: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.
b: 65 mm (2.56 in)
Press stand

Installing pinion front bearing inner 
race

KV40105020  (

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a: 39.7 mm (1.563 in) dia.
b: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
c: 15 mm (0.59 in)
Drift

Installing side bearing inner race

Tool number (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ZZA0810D

ZZA0815D

ZZA0836D

ZZA1046D

ZZA0534D

ZZA1058D

ZZA1133D

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ST22350000 (J25678-01)
a: 34 mm (1.34 in) dia.
b: 28 mm (1.10 in) dia.
Drift

Installing coupling front bearing

ST33400001 (J26082)
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 47 mm (1.85 in) dia.
Drift

Installing coupling cover oil seal

KV381086S1 (

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Dummy cover set

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Checking backlash

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Checking drive gear back runout

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Checking tooth contact

KV38108500   (

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Drive pinion gear socket

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Measuring total preload

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Removing and installing drive pinion 
nut

KV38108400   (

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Pinion nut wrench

Removing and installing drive pinion 
nut

ST15310000 (J25640-B)
a: 96 mm (3.78 in) dia.
b: 84 mm (3.31 in) dia.
Oil seal drift

Center oil seal installation

KV40104710  (

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a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.
Support ring

Center oil seal installation

Tool number (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ZZA0534D

ZZA0814D

ZZA1204D

ZZA1205D

ZZA1206D

ZZA0908D

ZZA0832D

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Commercial Service Tools

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Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

RFD-6

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to 

PR-4, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"

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2.

Put a mark on the end of the drive pinion corresponding to the B
position mark on the final drive companion flange.

CAUTION:

●

For matching mark, use paint. Never damage drive pin-
ion.

●

The mark on the final drive companion flange indicates
the maximum vertical runout position.

3.

Using the drive pinion flange wrench, Remove companion
flange nut.

4.

Using the puller, remove the companion flange.

5.

Using the side bearing outer race puller, remove front oil seal.

PDIA0034E

Tool number

: KV38108300 ( – ) 

PDIA0035E

Tool number

: Commercial service tool

PDIA0036E

Tool number

: ST33290001 (J34286)

PDIA0037E