CH-72 CHASSIS – SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SUSPENSION
1. General
The double-wishbone type independent suspension for front and the leaf spring type rigid axle suspension
for rear are used on the new Hilux.
271CH44
4WD Model
Specifications
Drive Type 2WD 4WD, 2WD PreRunner
1,540 (60.6)*1
Front mm (in.) 1,510 (59.4)
1,510 (59.4)*2
Tread
1,540 (60.6)*1
Rear mm (in.) 1,510 (59.4)
1,510 (59.4)*2
Front Wheel Caster degree 4°45’ 3°09’
Alignment
Camber degree - 0°12’ 0°14’
Toe-In mm (in.) 0 (0) 0 (0)
CH-73 CHASSIS – SUSPENSION AND AXLE
King Pin Inclination degree 11°07’ 12°18’
*1 : Except 16 x 6JJ disc wheel models
*2 : With 16 x 6JJ disc wheel models
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2. Front and Rear Suspension
Through the optimal allocation of components, and the front and rear suspensions realizes excellent riding
comfort, controllability, and off-road drivability.
Front Suspension
Adjustment 271CH45
Cams
Service Tip
The camber and caster of the front suspension are adjusted at the adjustment cams of the lower arms,
and the toe-in is adjusted by changing the lengths of the tie-rod ends.
For details, refer to Hilux Repair Manual.
Rear Suspension
271CH46
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AXLE
Upper and lower ball joints and hub bearing of the front axle are used maintenance-free ball joints and
unit-type double-row tapered bearing.
Rear axle is used a semi-floating axle to realize lightweight and simple in construction.
On the models with ABS, the speed sensor rotor is integrated in the bearing inner race of both the front
and rear axles.
Front Axle
Sensor Rotor
(with ABS model)
Speed Sensor
(with ABS model)
Lower Ball Joint
271CH47
4WD Model
Rear Axle
Sensor Rotor
(with ABS model) Speed Sensor
(with ABS model) 271CH48