
CONTENTS
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS. .
HOW  TO  USE  THIS  MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Explanation  of  Manual  Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Model  Indications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Maintenance, Repair and
Servicing  Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Special  Tool  Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Terms  Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tightening  Torque  Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HOW  TO  USE  TROUBLESHOOTING/
INSPECTION  SERVICE  POINTS. . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connector  Inspection  Service  Points
. . . . . . . . . .10
Connector Measurement Service Points . . . . . . . .9
How  to  Cope  with  Intermittent  Malfunctions . . .11
How  to  Use  the  Inspection  Procedures
. . . . . . .
8
Inspection  Service  Points  for  a  Blown  Fuse . . .
12
Troubleshooting  Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . .33
MAIN  SEALANT  AND  ADHESIVE  TABLE
. .
MAINTENANCE  SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Air Cleaner Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Ball  Joint  and  Steering  Linkage  Seals
. . . . . . . .50
Brake  Hoses.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disc  Brake  Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Drive  Belt  (For  Generator,  Water  Pump,  Power
Steering  Pump). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Drive  Shaft  Boots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Engine  Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Engine  Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Engine  Oil  Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Evaporative Emission Control System . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Fuel  Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Fuel  System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Ignition Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Manual Transaxle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear  Axle  Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Rear  Drum  Brake  Linings  and 
Rear Wheel Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SRS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Timing Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Transfer  Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
PRECAUTIONS  BEFORE  SERVICE. . . . . . . .20
RECOMMENDED  LUBRICANTS 
LUBRICANT  CAPACITIES  TABLE. . . . . . . . . .34
SCHEDULED  MAINTENANCE  TABLE. . . . .
SPECIAL  HANDLING  INSTRUCTIONS  FOR
AWD  MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
TIGHTENING  TORQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
TOWING AND HOISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
VEHICLE  IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Engine  Model  Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Theft  Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate
. . . . . . .13
Vehicle Identification Number List. . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vehicle  Identification  Number  Location. . . . . . . .13
Vehicle  Information  Code  Plate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Safety Certification Label
. . . . . . . . . . . . .15   

GENERAL  How  to  Use  This 
HOW  TO  USE  THIS  MANUAL
MAINTENANCE,  REPAIR  AND
SERVICING  EXPLANATIONS
This  manual  provides  explanations,  etc.  concerning procedures  for  the  inspection,  maintenance,  repair
and servicing of the subject model. Unless other-
wise specified, each service procedure covers all
models. Procedures covering specific models are
identified  by  the  model  codes,  or  similar  designati on
(engine  type,  transaxle  type,  etc.).  A  description
of  these  designations  is  covered  in  this  manual
under  “VEHICLE  IDENTIFICATION”.
ON-VEHICLE  SERVICE
“On-vehicle  Service”  are  procedures  for  performing
inspections  and  adjustments  of  particularly  impor-
tant  locations  with  regard  to  the  construction  and
for  maintenance  and  servicing,  but  other  inspec-
tions (for looseness, play, cracking, damage, etc.
  must  also  be  performed.
SERVICE  PROCEDURES
The  service  steps  are  arranged  in  numerical  order
and  attention  must  to  be  paid  in  performing  vehicle
service  are  described  in  detail  in  SERVICE  POINTS.
TERMS  DEFINITION
STANDARD  VALUE
Indicates  the  value  used  as  the  standard  for  judgin g
the  quality  of  a  part  or  assembly  on  inspection 
or the value to which the part or assembly is cor-
rected  and  adjusted.  It  is  given  by  tolerance.
LIMIT
Indicates  a  maximum  or  minimum  value,  the  part
or  assembly  should  be  kept  within,  in  order  to  be functional.  This  value  is  established  outside  the
standard value range.
REFERENCE  VALUE
Indicates  the  adjustment  value  prior  to  starting  th e
work  (presented  in  order  to  facilitate  assembly  and
adjustment procedures, and so they can be com- 
pleted  in  a  shorter  time).
CAUTION
Indicates  the  presentation  of  information  particula rly
vital  to  the  worker  during  the  performance  of  maint e-
nance and servicing procedures in order to avoid
the  possibility  of  injury  to  the  worker,  or  damage 
to component parts, or a reduction of component
or  vehicle  function  or  performance,  etc..
TIGHTENING  TORQUE  INDICATION
The  tightening  torque  shown  in  this  manual  is  a
basic value with a tolerance of 
 10% except the
following  cases  when  the  upper.  and 
of  tightening  torque  are  given. (1)  The  tolerance  of  the  ‘basic  value 
10%.
(2)  Special  bolts  or,  the  ‘like  are 
(3)  Special  tightening  methods  are  used. 
SPECIAL  TOOL  NOTE 
When  the  MMC  special  tool  is  described,  please
refer  to  the  special  tool 
is  located  at  the  beginning  of  each  group,  for  a
cross  reference  from  the   tool,  number
to the special tool number that  available in your
market..
MODEL  INDICATIONS
The  following  abbreviations  are  used  in  this  manual   for  classification  of  model  types.
M/T
  Indicates  the  manual  transaxle,  or  models  equipped   with  the  manual  transaxle.
A/T
  Indicates  the  automatic  transaxle,  or  models  equip ped  with  the  automatic  transaxle.
MFI:  Indicates  the 
  fuel  injection,  or  engines  equipped  with  the   fuel  injection.
Turbo:  Indicates  the  engine  with  turbocharger,  or  m odels  equipped 
 such an 
Non-turbo:  Indicates  the  engine  without  turbocharger,  or  models  equipped  with,  such  anengine.
FWD:  Indicates  the  front  wheel  drive  vehicles.
AWD:  Indicates  the  all  wheel  drive  vehicles.
ABS:  Indicates  the  anti-lock  braking  system  or  mode ls  equipped  with  the 
  braking  

GENERAL
Each  torque  value  in  the  table  is  a  standard  value
for  tightening   the  following  conditions.
  Bolts,  nuts  and  washers  are  all  made  of  steeland  plated  with  zinc.
(2)  The  threads  and  bearing  surface  of  bolts  and nuts  are  all  in 
  condition. The  values  in  the  table 
  applicable:
(1) If toothed washers are ‘inserted.
(2)  If  plastic  parts  are  fastened.  .
  If  bolts   to  plastic  or  die-cast  in-
  nuts.
(4)  If  self-tapping  screws  or  self-locking  nuts  are
used.
Standard  bolt  and  nut  tightening  torque
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Flange  bolt  and  nut  tightening  torque
72  (53)157
111  (82)
412  (304)
392  (289)  853 
  1.7581  (60)
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5.  SPARK  PLUGS 
1.Spark  plugs  must  spark  properly  to  assure  proper  engine
performance  and  reduce  exhaust  emission 
Therefore,  they  should  be   periodically  with  new
ones.
2.  The  new  plugs  should  be  checked   gap.
Spark  plug  gap:, . .
  Engine  (Turbo)>’ 
  mm 
  Engine  (Non-turbo)> ,
1.22-1.35  mm 
in.)
  Engine>  .
  in.)
3.  Install  the  spark  plug  and  tighten  to  the 
Tightening  torque:
  Engine  (Turbo)  and   Engine>
25  Nm  (18 
  E n g i n e   ( N o n - t u r b o ) >
28  Nm  (20 
6.  IGNITION  CABLES  (Replace)
The  ignition  cables  should.  be  replaced  periodicall y  with  new
ones.  After  replacing,  make  sure  that  the  ignition  cables  are
routed  properly  and  fully  seated.
NOTE
When  disconnecting  an  ignition  cable;  be  sure  to  ho ld  the
cable  boot.  If  the  cable  is  disconnected  by  pulling   on  the
cable  alone,  an  open  circuit  might  result.
7.  TIMING  BELT  (Replace)
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Replace  the  belt  with  a  new  one  periodically  to  ass ure  proper
engine  performance.
For disassembly and assembly procedures; Refer  to  GROUP 
  Timing  Belt.
Refer  to  GROUP 
  Timing  Belt.
Refer to GROUP 11 
  Timing  Belt.
8.  DRIVE  BELT  (For  Generator,  Water  Pump, Power  Steering  Pump)  (Check  condition)
Check  the  tension  of  the  drive  belt.  Check  the  driv e  belt
for  evidence  of  cuts  and  cracks,  and  replace  it  if  defective.
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Oil  level
(5)  Coat  engine  oil  to  the  O-ring   new   filter: 
(6)  Screw  on  the  oil  filter  by  hand  until  it  touches  the 
of  the  flange  and  then  tighten  it  with  the  filter  w rench:.  .  .etc..
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
For  One  full   or  14   ,
lFor  or  17 ,
  Engine 
lFor  turn  or  21 
(7)  Add  new  engine  oil   the  oil  filter...
(8)  Start  and  run  engine  and  check  for  engine  oil  l eaks.
(9)  After  stopping  engine,  check  oil  level  and  repl enish  as
necessary.
  MANUAL’TRANSAXLE  OIL
(Check  oil  level)
Check  each  component  for  evidence  of   and  check
the  oil  level  by  removing   filler  plug.  If   is  contaminated,
it  is  necessary  to  replace  it  with  new 
1.With  the  vehicle  parked  at  a  level   the  filler 
plug  and  check  that  the  oil  level..
2.The  level  must  be  up  to  the  the filler plug 
hole.
3.  Check  that  the  transaxle  oil  is  not  noticeably  d irty, and
that  it  has  a  suitable  viscosity.
(Change  oil) 1.  Remove  transaxle  drain  plug.
2.  brain  oil. 
3.  Tighten  drain  plug  to  specified  torque.
Specified  torque:
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>  30  Nm  (22 
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
32Nm  (24 
4.Remove  filler  plug  and  fill  with  specified  oil  till   the  level
comes  to  the  lower  portion  of  filler  plug  hole.
Specified  oil:
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
TEXACO  MTX  FLUID  FM
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
  S A E    o r
Quantity:
  2.0   (2.1  qts.)
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5.  Tighten  filler  plug  to  specified  torque.
Specified  torque:
 Engine (Non-turbo)>30  Nm  (22 
  Engine  (Turbo)  and   Engine>
32 Nm  (24 
12.  AUTOMATIC  TRANSAXLE  FLUID
(Check  ‘fluid  level)
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
1.  Position  the  vehicle  on  a  level  surface.
2.  Start  engine  and  allow  to  idle  in  PARK  for  at  le ast  60
seconds.  The  warmer  the  transaxle  fluid,  the  more
accurate  the  reading.
3.While sitting in driver seat, apply brakes and plac e gear
selector  in  each  position.  Return  gear  selector  to  PARK.
4.  Raise  hood  and  remove  transaxle  fluid  level  indi cator
(dipstick)  and  wipe  clean  with  a  suitable  shop  towe l.
5.
  dipstick  and  verify  it  is  seated  in  fill  tube.
Caution
Do  not  overfill  automatic  transaxle,  leakage  or  dam age
can  result.
6.  Remove  dipstick,  with  handle  above  tip,  take  flu id  level
reading.  If  the  vehicle  has  been  driven  for’  at  fea st  15
minutes  before  inspecting  fluid 
  transaxle  can  be
considered  hot  and  reading  should  be  above  the  WARM
mark.  If  vehicle  has  run  for  less  than  15  minutes  a nd
more  than  60  seconds,  transaxle  can  be  considered  w arm
and  reading  should  be  above  ADD  mark.  Add  fluid  onl y
if  level  is  below  ADD  mark  on  dipstick  when  transax le
is  warm.
  Engine  (Turbo)  and   Engine>
1.  Drive  until  the  fluid  temperature  reaches  the  us ual
,  temperature 
2.  Place  vehicle  on  level  floor.
3.Move  selector  lever  sequentially  to  every  position  to  fill
torque  converter  and  hydraulic  circuit  with  fluid, then  place
lever,  in  “N”  Neutral  position.  This  operation  is  n ecessary
to  be  sure  that  fluid  level  check  is  accurate.
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4.Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick.  Then  take  out  the  dipstick  and  check  the  condition
of  the  fluid. 
Further  investigation  of  the  transaxle  is  necessary  if,
l  the  fluid  smells  burnt.
l the  fluid  color  is  brown  or  black.
l metal  particles  can  be  seen  or  felt  on  the  dipstick .
5.Check to see if fluid level is in “HOT” range on dipstick.
If  fluid  level  is  low,  add  ATF  until  level  reaches  “HOT”
range. Low fluid level can cause a variety of condi tions
because  it  allows  pump  to  take  in  air  along  with  fl uid.
Air  trapped  in  hydraulic  circuit  forms  bubbles  which  make
fluid  spongy.
Therefore,  pressures  will  be  erratic. Improper filling can also raise fluid level too hig h. When
transaxle  has  too  much  fluid,  gears  churn  up  foam  a nd
cause same conditions which occur with low fluid le vel,
resulting in accelerated deterioration of ATF.
In  either  case,  air  bubbles  can  cause  overheating,  fluid
-oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve,  clutch,
and  servo  operation.  Foaming  can  also  result  in  flu id
escaping from transaxle vent where it may be mistak en
for  a  leak.
6.  Be  sure  to  examine  fluid  on  dipstick  closely.
(Change  fluid)
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
1.Place a drain container with a large opening, under  the
transaxle  oil  pan.
2.  Loosen  the  pan  bolts  and  tap  the 
  at  one  comer’
to break it loose allowing fluid to drain, then rem ove the
oil pan.
3.  Install  a  new  filter  and  O-ring  on  bottom  of  the   valve
body.
4.  Clean  the  oil  pan  and  magnet.
Apply  the  specified  sealant  to  the  oil  pan.
Specified sealant: Loctite  18718  or  equivalent
Tighten  the  oil  pan  mounting  bolts  to  the  specified   torque:
Tightening torque:
19Nm  (14 
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5.Add  3.8   (4.0  qts.)  of  the  specified  transmission  fluid
through  the  filler  tube. 
Specified  fluid:DIAMOND  ATF  SP  IIor  equivalent
6.  Start  the  engine  and  allow  it  to  run  at  idle  for   at  least
one  minute.  Then,  with  parking  and  service  brake  ap plied,
move  the  selector  lever  momentarily  to  each  positio n,
ending  in  the  park  or  neutral  position.
7.Add  sufficient  fluid  to  bring  to’   inch  below  the
ADD mark.
8.Recheck  fluid  level  after  is   normal  operating
temperature.  The  level  should  be  in  the  HOT  region.
  Engine  (Turbo)  and   Engine>
Drain  the  fluid  and  check  whether  there  is  any  evid ence  of
contamination.
Refill  with  new  fluid  after  the  cause  of  any  contam ination
has  been  corrected.
1.  Remove  drain  plugs  to  let  fluid  drain.
2.  Remove  the  oil  pan.
3.Check  the  oil  filter  for  clogging  and  damage  and  re place
if  necessary.
4.  Clean  the  inside  of  oil  pan  and  magnets.
5.  Attach  the  magnets  to  the  concave  part  of  the  oi l  pan.
6.  Clean  both  gasket  surfaces  of  transaxle  case  and  oil
7. oil pan with new gasket and tighten oil pan bolts.
Oil  pan  bolt:  11  Nm  (8.0 
8.  Tighten  drain  plug  with  gasket  to  specified  torq ue.
Specified  torque:
  Engine  (Turbo)>
(A) 39Nm  (29 
(B)  29-34  Nm  (22-25 
  Engine>
(A) 39Nm  (29 
(B)  39  Nm  (29 
9.Fill  new  ATF  up  to  the  COLD  mark  on  the  dipstick.
Transmission  fluid:
DIAMOND ATF  SP  IIor  equivalent
10.  Start  engine  and  allow  to  idle  for  at  least  two   minutes.
Then,  with  parking  brake  on,  move  selector  lever  mo men-
tarily  to  each  position,  ending  in  “N”  Neutral 
11.  Check  if  ATF  is  filled  up  to  the  HOT  mark  on  the  dipstick.
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