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TECHNICAL DATA

TD-9spec table

Lists both manual-steering and power-steering variants; manual transmission (M5M-D) axle/differential specs only.

M. FRONT AND REAR AXLES

Front and rear axles / Differential (Transmission model: M5M-D)

Front axle
Sub-itemType
Condition
Unit
StandardDouble-wishbone
Viscous L.S.D.
Front axle
Sub-itemBearing
Condition
Unit
StandardAngular ball bearing
Viscous L.S.D.
Front axle
Sub-itemWheel bearing play
ConditionMaximum
Unitmm (in)
Standard0.05 (0.002)
Viscous L.S.D.
Rear axle
Sub-itemType
Condition
Unit
StandardDouble-wishbone
Viscous L.S.D.
Rear axle
Sub-itemBearing
Condition
Unit
StandardAngular ball bearing
Viscous L.S.D.
Rear axle
Sub-itemWheel bearing play
ConditionMaximum
Unitmm (in)
Standard0.05 (0.002)
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemType
Condition
Unit
StandardHypoid gear
Viscous L.S.D.Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemReduction gear
Condition
Unit
StandardHypoid gear
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemReduction ratio
Condition
Unit
Standard4.300
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemDifferential gear
Condition
Unit
StandardStraight-bevel gear
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemRing gear size
Condition
Unitmm (in)
Standard162.16 (6.38)
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemOil — Grade
Condition
Unit
StandardAPI service GL-5
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemOil — Viscosity
ConditionAbove −18°C (0°F)
Unit
StandardSAE 90
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemOil — Viscosity
ConditionBelow −18°C (0°F)
Unit
StandardSAE 80W
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemOil — Capacity
Condition
Unitliters (US qt, Imp qt)
Standard0.65 (0.69, 0.57)
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemDrive pinion preload (without oil seal)
Condition
UnitN·m (cm-kg, in-lb)
Standard0.3—0.7 (3—7, 2.6—6.1)
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemBacklash — Side gear and pinion gear
Condition
Unitmm (in)
Standard0—0.1 (0—0.004)
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemBacklash — Final gear
Condition
Unitmm (in)
Standard0.09—0.11 (0.0035—0.0043)
Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
Sub-itemLength (Pilot section to pilot section)
Condition
Unitmm (in)
Standard150.20 +0.08/−0.12 (5.913 +0.003/−0.005)
Viscous L.S.D.

N. STEERING SYSTEM

Steering system

Steering wheel
Sub-itemOuter diameter
Unitmm (in)
Manual steering370 (14.6)
Power steering370 (14.6)
Steering wheel
Sub-itemFree play
Unitmm (in)
Manual steering0—30 (0—1.18)
Power steering0—30 (0—1.18)
Steering wheel
Sub-itemWheel effort
UnitN (kg, lb)
Manual steering4.9—29.4 (0.5—3.0, 1.1—6.6)
Power steering23.5—35.3 (2.4—3.6, 5.3—8.0)
Steering wheel
Sub-itemLock-to-lock
Unitturns
Manual steering3.36
Power steering2.8
Steering shaft
Sub-itemShaft type
Unit
Manual steeringCollapsible, non-tilt
Power steeringCollapsible, non-tilt
Steering shaft
Sub-itemJoint type
Unit
Manual steering2-cross joint
Power steering2-cross joint
Power steering system
Sub-itemPower assist type
Unit
Manual steering
Power steeringEngine speed sensing
Power steering system
Sub-itemGear type
Unit
Manual steering
Power steeringRack-and-pinion
Power steering system
Sub-itemGear ratio
Unit
Manual steering
Power steering∞ (infinite)
Power steering system
Sub-itemRack stroke
Unitmm (in)
Manual steering
Power steering121.0 (4.76)
Power steering system
Sub-itemPower steering fluid
Unit
Manual steering
Power steeringATF DEXRON-II or M-III
Power steering system
Sub-itemFluid capacity
Unitliter (US qt, Imp qt)
Manual steering
Power steering0.8 (0.85, 0.70)
Power steering system
Sub-itemFluid pressure
UnitkPa (kg/cm², psi)
Manual steering
Power steering7,603—8,339 (77.5—85.0, 1,102—1,209)

P. BRAKING SYSTEM

Braking system

Brake pedal
Sub-itemHeight (with carpet)
Unitmm (in)
Specifications171—181 (6.73—7.13)
Brake pedal
Sub-itemFree play
Unitmm (in)
Specifications4—7 (0.16—0.28)
Brake pedal
Sub-itemReserve travel (without carpet, clearance when pedal is depressed at 589 N (60 kg, 132 lb)
Unitmm (in)
Specifications95 (3.74)
Master cylinder
Sub-itemType
Unit
SpecificationsTandem
Master cylinder
Sub-itemBore
Unitmm (in)
Specifications22.22 (0.87)
Master cylinder
Sub-itemFluid type
Unit
SpecificationsSAEJ1703 or FMVSS116, DOT-3

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