PRECAUTIONS
1. Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it
could affect the performance of the brake system and re-
sult in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts of the
same part number or equivalent.
2. It is very important to keep parts and the area clean when
repairing the brake system.
Parking brake out of adjustment
Binding parking brake wire
Booster push rod out of adjustment
Tension or return spring faulty
Brake line restricted
Lining cracked or distorted
Pad cracked or distorted
Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking
Adjuster broken
Master cylinder faulty
Brake shoes distorted, linings worn or glazed
Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed
Drum or disc out of round
Tension or return spring faulty
Wheel cylinder faulty
Brake cylinder faulty
Piston frozen in brake cylinder
Brake pad stickingReplace brake shoes
Replace pads
Repair leak
Repair or replace master cylinder
Bleed brake system
Repair wheel cylinder
Repair cylinder
Repair brake cylinder
Repair or replace adjuster Air in brake system
Wheel cylinder faulty
Brake cylinder faulty
Piston seals worn or damaged
Rear brake automatic adjuster faulty
Adjust parking brake
Repair as necessary
Adjust push rod
Replace spring
Repair as necessary
Replace shoe
Replace pad
Repair as necessary
Replace pads
Replace drum or disc
Replace spring
Repair wheel cylinder
Repair cylinder
Repair cylinder
Replace padsInflate tires to proper pressure
Check for cause. Replace shoes
or pads
Replace brake shoes Linings worn
Brake pads worn
Leak in brake system
Master cylinder faulty
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 26
34
BR±26, 42
BR±26
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34 Replace adjuster
Repair or replace master
cylinder
TROUBLESHOOTING
BR±7
BR±26
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34
BR±26, 42
BR±18,34
BR±18, 26
34
Oil or grease on shoes or pads Tires improperly inflated
BR±18, 26
34
BR±26, 42
Low or spongy
pedalBR±26
BR±18, 34
BR±1 6
BR±26, 42 Possible cause
Brakes drag
Brakes pullRemedy Problem
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BR±8
BR±9BR±9
± BRAKE SYSTEMPrecautionsBR±2
PRECAUTIONS
1. Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it
could affect the performance of the brake system and re-
sult in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts of the
same part number or equivalent.
2. It is very important to keep parts and the area clean when
repairing the brake system.
Parking brake out of adjustment
Binding parking brake wire
Booster push rod out of adjustment
Tension or return spring faulty
Brake line restricted
Lining cracked or distorted
Pad cracked or distorted
Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking
Adjuster broken
Master cylinder faulty
Brake shoes distorted, linings worn or glazed
Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed
Drum or disc out of round
Tension or return spring faulty
Wheel cylinder faulty
Brake cylinder faulty
Piston frozen in brake cylinder
Brake pad stickingReplace brake shoes
Replace pads
Repair leak
Repair or replace master cylinder
Bleed brake system
Repair wheel cylinder
Repair cylinder
Repair brake cylinder
Repair or replace adjuster Air in brake system
Wheel cylinder faulty
Brake cylinder faulty
Piston seals worn or damaged
Rear brake automatic adjuster faulty
Adjust parking brake
Repair as necessary
Adjust push rod
Replace spring
Repair as necessary
Replace shoe
Replace pad
Repair as necessary
Replace pads
Replace drum or disc
Replace spring
Repair wheel cylinder
Repair cylinder
Repair cylinder
Replace padsInflate tires to proper pressure
Check for cause. Replace shoes
or pads
Replace brake shoes Linings worn
Brake pads worn
Leak in brake system
Master cylinder faulty
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 26
34
BR±26, 42
BR±26
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34 Replace adjuster
Repair or replace master
cylinder
TROUBLESHOOTING
BR±7
BR±26
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34
BR±26, 42
BR±18,34
BR±18, 26
34
Oil or grease on shoes or pads Tires improperly inflated
BR±18, 26
34
BR±26, 42
Low or spongy
pedalBR±26
BR±18, 34
BR±16
BR±26, 42 Possible cause
Brakes drag
Brakes pullRemedy Problem
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BR±8
BR±9BR±9
± BRAKE SYSTEMTroubleshootingBR±2
(Drum brake)
Brake shoes binding at backing plate ledges
Backing plate ledges worn
Loose or missing shoe hold±down spring
Loose set bolt at backing plate
(Disc brake)
Loose or missing pad support plate
Loose installation bolt
Wear on slide bushingBrake shoes distorted, linings worn or glazed,
drums worn
Brake pads distorted, worn or glazed
Piston frozen in brake cylinder
Brake booster faulty
Vacuum leaks
Brake line restricted
Caliper to wheel or rotor interference
Dust cover to rotor or backing plate to drum
interference
Other brake system components faultyReplace and lubricate ledges
Replace shoe hold±down spring
TightenReplace pads
Repair cylinder
Repair booster
Repair as necessary
Repair as necessary
Replace pad support plate
Tighten
Replace slide bushing
Replace or refinish drums or rotors if
heavily scored
Replace as required
TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont'd)
Check for cause. Replace shoes
or pads
Replace brake shoes
Repair or replace as
necessary
Repair as necessary
Tires rubbing against chassis and/or
body Snapping or clicking noise
when brakes are applied
Scraping or grinding noise
when brakes are appliedOil or grease on shoes or pads
Hard pedal but brakes
inefficient
Worn brake linings or padsBR±18,34
BR±18, 34
BR±18, 34 BR±18,34
BR±18,34
BR±15 BR±18,26
34
BR±26,
BR±18, 26
34
BR±18, 34
Correct or replaceBR± 18, 26
34
Possible cause
BR±26
BR±26 Lubricate
Problem
Remedy
BR±26
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± BRAKE SYSTEMTroubleshootingBR±3
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged
Incorrect ignition timing
EFI system problems
wInjector faulty
wDeceleration fuel cut system faulty
Idle speed too high
Spark plug faulty
EGR system always on
Low compression
Tires improperly inflated
Clutch slips
Brakes drag
Incorrect idle speed
Incorrect ignition timing
Vacuum leaks
wPCV line
wEGR line
wIntake manifold
wAir intake chamber
wThrottle body
wISC valve
wBrake booster line
EFI system problemsCheck ISC system
Inspect plugs
Check EGR system
Check compression
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Troubleshoot clutch
Troubleshoot brakesRepair as necessary
Check air cleaner
Reset timing
Repair as necessary
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
Check ISC system
Reset timing
Repair as necessaryFI±116,118
IG±6, 10
EC±8, 21
EM±22
UNPLEASANT ODOR
Poor gasoline
mileage
FI±116, 118
IG±16, 20
Repair as necessaryMA±5
IG±16, 20
Unpleasant odorPossible cause Possible cause
Problem
ProblemRemedy
RemedyPage Page
± ENGINE MECHANICALTroubleshootingEM±9
Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure
Check front wheel alignment
Replace hub bearing
Tighten or replace suspension parts
Tighten or replace steering linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure
Balance wheels
Replace shock absorber
Check front wheel alignment
Replace hub bearings
Inspect bail joints and bushings
Adjust or repair steering gear Wheels out of balance
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Hub bearings worn
Ball joints or bushings worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken Alignment incorrect
Hub bearing worn
Front or rear suspension parts loose or
broken
Steering linkage loosen or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
Check toe±in
Replace suspension parts Tires improperly inflated
Shock absorbers worn out
Alignment incorrect
Suspension parts wornInflate tires to proper pressure
Inspect stabilizer bar
Replace shock absorber Tires improperly inflated
Stabilizer bar bent or broken
Shock absorber worn outVehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Springs weakCheck loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
FA±51
FA±3
FA±7
FA±56
SR±43,45.
48
TROUBLESHOOTING
Tires worn or improperly inflatedTires worn or improperly inflated
Abnormal tire
wear Front wheel
shimmyFA±3
FA±61
FA±51
FA±3
FA±51
FA±3 SR±43, 45
48 Possible cause
Sways/
pitches Wanders/pulls
FA±51
FA±51 BottomingFA±3
FA±7 Problem
RemedyPage
FA±3
FA±3
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONTroubleshootingFA ± 2
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. MAKE FOLLOWING CHECKS AND CORRECT ANY
PROBLEMS
(a) Check the tires for wear, size and proper inflation.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
FWD/SV21 and 4WD 2.1 kg±cm2 (30 psi, 206 kPa)
FWD/VZV21 2.2 kg±cm2 (31 psi, 216 kPa)
(b) Check the front wheel bearings for looseness.
(c) Check the wheel runout.
Lateral runout: Less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
(d) Check the front suspension for looseness.
(e) Check the steering linkage for looseness.
(f) Check that the front shock absorber function properly
by using the standard bounce test.
If the clearance of the vehicle is not standard, try
to level by locking it down. If still not correct, check
for bad springs or suspension parts.
HINT: Before inspecting wheel alignment, adjust
chassis ground clearance to specification.
3. INSTALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment
manufacturer. 2. MEASURE CHASSIS GROUND CLEARANCE
Chassis ground clearance: mm (in.)
FWD/SV21Wagon
Sedan
4WD
FWD
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront Wheel AlignmentFA ± 3
HINT:
wCaster changes 30' with each spacer.
wDo not install more than two spacers.
8. INSPECT TOE±IN
Measure toe±in with a toe±in gauge in the following
procedure.
(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the sus-
pension.
(b) Move the vehicle forward about 5 m (16.4 ft ) with the
front wheel in the straight±ahead position on a level
place.
(c) Mark the center of each rear tread and measure the
distance between the marks of the right and left tires.
(e) Measure the distance between the marks on the
front of the tires.
Inspection standard: 1
+ 2 mm (0.04 + 0.08 in.)
If necessary, adjust the toe±in.(d) Advance the vehicle until the marks on the rear
sides of the tires come to the measuring heights
of the gauge on the front side.
HINT: If the tire rolls too far, repeat from step (b).
9. ADJUST TOE±!N
(a) Remove the boot clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront Wheel AlignmentFA ± 5
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are the maintenance and inspection items
which are considered to be the owner's responsibility,
They can be performed by the owner or he
can have then done at a service shop. These items
include those which should be checked on a daily ba-
sis, those which, in most cases, do not require
(special) tools and those which are considered to be
reasonable for the owner to perform.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as
follows:
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust
if necessary.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness
or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3. TIRE ROTATION
It is recommended that tires be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe
clean. Replace if necessary.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or
other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak,
have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid and
back door operate smoothly, and that all
latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch se-
cures the hood from opening when the prima-
ry latch is released.
INSIDE VEHICLE
7. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights,
turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.8. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN
Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster out-
let when operating the heater or air conditioner
at defroster mode.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted
securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert
for changes in steering condition, such as hard
steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
operate smoothly.
(b) Check that a11 latches lock securely in
any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any
latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks
hold securely in any latched position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check
that the latches lock securely.
17. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut,
frayed, worn or damaged.
± MAINTENANCEGeneral MaintenanceMA±16