6-S9
MX5100, WSM
FRONT AXLE
Power Steering Hoses
1. Disconnect the power steering hoses (1), (2) from steering
cylinder.
2. Remove the cylinder cover.
(When reassembling)
• Connect the power steering hose 1 with green tape to the RH.
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Front Wheel and Front Axle
1. Check the front axle and engine are securely mounted on the
disassembly stand.
2. Loosen the front wheel mounting nuts.
3. Lift the front axle and remove the front wheels.
4. Remove the bracket (front) mounting screws and nuts.
5. Remove the bracket (rear) mounting screws and nuts.
6. Separate the front axle from front axle bracket.
(When reassembling)
• Be sure to adjust the front axle rocking force (2WD).
(See page 6-S7.)
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Tie-rods
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)
• After tightening the tie-rod end nut to the specified torques, install
a cotter pin as shown in the figure left.
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Tightening torque
Power steering hose
retaining nut
24.5 to 29.4 N·m
2.5 to 3.0 kgf·m
18.1 to 21.7 lbf·ft
Cylinder cover
60.8 to 70.6 N·m
6.2 to 7.2 kgf·m
44.8 to 52.1 lbf·ft
(1) Power Steering Hose 1 with Green
Tape
(2) Power Steering Hose 2
Tightening torque
Front wheel mounting nut
124.0 to 147.0 N·m
12.6 to 15.0 kgf·m
91.5 to 108.4 lbf·ft
Bracket mounting screw
and nut
77.5 to 90.1 N·m
7.9 to 9.2 kgf·m
57.2 to 66.5 lbf·ft
Tightening
torque
Tie-rod end nut
2WD
49.0 to 68.6 N·m
5.0 to 7.0 kgf·m
36.2 to 50.6 lbf·ft
4WD
156.9 to 176.5 N·m
16.0 to 18.0 kgf·m
115.7 to 130.2 lbf·ft