ae95 4wd reference guide

[DiscoQuinn]

Just posting up some content from a recent servicing on one of our AE95 wagons at work.

We have two, a '91 LHD base model and an '88 JDM RHD Touring model with factory height adjustable hydraulic suspension.

I haven't found many difference between these other than the front rotors. The JDM '88 uses unvented front discs, where the '91 USDM used vented front discs.

However, I grabbed some snaps when we pulled the axles recently. I found the rear axle to be very similar if not the same as an ae86 10 bolt rear axle. It has drum brakes, but appears to be the same as the 10 bolt SR5 ae86s (kouki) if the sr5s came 10 bolt? I know the kouki GT-S models did come 10 bolt, but they were rear disc and 4x114.3mm, these axles are 4x100mm.

In any case, the front suspension is exactly the same as an ae92, where the rear is exactly the same as ae86.


Here is a shot of the '88 JDM one with the '91 USDM in the back round.


These Following shots are from the under pan of the '88 JDM ae95.

Multi-piece drive shaft, rear half looks the same as an ae86, front looks specifically made for the ae95 transfer case, (perhaps there is a similarity with the all-trac celicas?)


Rear half of the drive shaft, again, reminds me of an ae86 drive shaft. Also, I'm assuming the hand brake cables are similar to the ae86, although it's more than likely that the front cable is a different length.



Pumpkin appears the same as a regular 10 bolt ae86 unit.



Axle housing with drum brake removed.



more pumpkin and complete rear end shot. Traditional 4-link and pan hard setup as the ae86.



This is a photo of the end of the axle, it appears to have the same markings as the ae86 kouki axles, however, am unsure since I didn't get a chance to measure it.

reference: http://www.dreamsofdrifting.co...x.htm (thanks migs)




Feel free to ad to this guide as you see fit!

Remember some 20v's fit, some don't. There is a certain series of 20v's with a notch in the block and pan to clear the center differential. Standard 4ag blocks apparently do not fit because they lack this notch, however, it is so small that you can get away with safely modifying the block, however, the oil pan needs to be lightly notched as well. This should be done with caution to make sure the lip of the oil pan still seals with the block properly.

Also, AE92 doors and panels do bolt on to ae95's, but there is a differently pressed line on the ae92 panels.

[REN69]

DQ, sell me your red wagon man!

[Rookie_One]

thats why i prefer the sedan version, the panels is the same with the sedan Ae92

[DiscoQuinn]

Just a little update!!!

AE95 rear axles bolt Directly into AE86's, However, a custom panhard bar is needed, the 4 links and driveshaft line up perfectly, but the panhard bar is on the wrong side. Good time for a watts link conversion

Also, AE95 rear axles have a 2.98 rear gear ratio, where ae86's have a 3.91, 4.1 or 4.3 rear ratio, thus some ring and pinion switching is needed.

This also means almost the same steps can be used to put an MA40 rear axle into an AE95 as per the insutructions to fit one into an ae86. So, there's plenty of cool options!!!

[Rookie_One]

i smell LSD too

only that remain, is it possible too for the front and teh central differential (for the central, i talk about replacing the manual lock with a LSD)

[dylangumby]

So let me clarify. you put a 4A-GE engine into an AE95 where there was a 4A-FE previously? Is that what you're talking about with notching the block and oil pan? Any pics of these notches?