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86U11X-130
86U11X-131
PARKING BRAKE
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Parking Brake Lever Stroke
Inspection
Check that the stroke is within specification when the
parking brake lever is pulled with a force of 98N
(10kg, 22lb).
Stroke: 5—7 notches
Adjustment
1. Before adjustment, start the engine and depress
the brake pedal several times.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the adjust nut clip and turn the adjust nut
at the front of the parking cable.
4. After adjustment, check the following points:
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON, pull the parking
brake lever one notch, and check that the park-
ing brake warning lamp illuminates.
(2) Check that the rear brakes do not drag.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE LEVER
1. Block the wheels firmly.
2. Release the parking brakes.
3. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure.
4. Inspect all parts, referring to inspection note.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to installation note for specially marked parts.
6. After installation:
Adjust the parking lever stroke. (Refer to page 11—65.)
(1.8—2.5 m-kg, 13-18 ft-lb)
76G11X-051
1. Rear console 4. Adjust nut 7. Button
2. Parking brake switch 5. Parking brake lever 8. Spring
3. Clip 6. Cover
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INSTALLATION OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE
1. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to installation note for specially marked parts.
2. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to torque specifications.
3. After installation:
(1) Adjust the parking brake lever stroke. (Refer to page 11—65.)
(2) Depress the brake pedal a few times and check that the rear brakes do not drag while the wheels
are being rotated.
Torque specifications
Rear drum brake
76G11X-053
11-69
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 3
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy Page
Body "rolls" Weak stabilizer Replace 13-23, 27 Worn or deteriorated stabilizer or suspension arm Replace 13—39, 41 bushing
Shock absorber malfunction Replace 13-13, 29
Poor riding comfort Weak coil spring Replace 13-15, 32 Shock absorber malfunction Replace 13-13. 29
Body tilt Worn coil spring Replace 13-15, 32 Worn stabilizer of suspension bushing Replace 13-23, 27,
39, 41
Abnormal noise from Poor lubrication or wear of lower arm ball joint Replace 13-18, 36 suspension system looseness of peripheral connections Tighten
Shock absorber malfunction Replace 13-13, 29 Worn or deteriorated stabilizer or suspension arm Replace 13—23, 27, bushing 39, 41 Worn or damaged front strut bearing Replace 13-15
"Heavy" steering Lower arm ball joint stuck Replace 13—18, 36
wheel operation Ball joints stuck or damaged Replace 13-18, 36
Ball joints insufficiently lubricated; foreign material; ab-Lubricate or replace 13-18, 36
normal wear Improperly adjusted wheel alignment (toe-in) Adjust 13-50, 52
Worn or damaged steering gear bushing Refer to section 10 —
Improperly adjusted pinion pre-load Refer to section 10 —
Damaged steering gear Refer to section 10 —
Insufficient grease on steering gear Refer to section 10 —
Malfunction of steering shaft universal joint Refer to section 10 —
Low tire pressure Refer to section 12 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Steering wheel pulls Weak coil spring Replace 13-15, 32
to one side Lower arm or stabilizer bushing worn or damaged Replace 13-20, 38
Damaged knuckle arm Refer to section 9 —
Lower arm damaged or loose Replace or tighten 13-18 Improperly adjusted wheel alignment (toe-in) Adjust 13-50, 52
Damaged steering linkage Refer to section 10 —
Damaged wheel bearing Refer to section 9 —
Uneven tire pressure Refer to section 12 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Brakes dragging Refer to section 11 —
Steering wheel Suspension arm or stabilizer bushing worn or deteri-Replace 13—23, 27.
vibrates orated 39, 41
Worn lower arm ball joint Replace 13-18, 36
Shock absorber malfunction or looseness Replace or tighten 13-13, 29
Improperly adjusted wheel alignment (toe-in) Adjust 13-50, 52 Damaged linkage Refer to section 10
Improperly adjusted pinion preload Refer to section 10
Worn steering gear bushing Refer to section 10 —
Loose steering shaft universal joint Refer to section 10 —
Damaged wheel bearing Refer to section 9 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Abnormal tire wear Refer to section 12 —
Damaged or unbalanced wheel Refer to section 12 —
76G13X-009
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