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TROUBLESHOOTING
SA06G±02
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem.
The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Ch\
eck each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
SA±3
SA±5
SA±27
SA±107
SA±45
SA±124
SA±35
,40
SA±113
,11
7
SA±16
SA±51
SA±25
SA±105 SA±3
SA±3 SA±27
SA±107
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GENERAL INSPECTION
SA19Y±01
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pressure.Cold tire inflation pressure (SC400):
Tire size
Front
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
P225/55R16 93V 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
Cold tire inflation pressure (SC300):
Tire size
Front
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
P215/60R15 94V
210 (2.1, 30)
210 (2.1, 30)
P215/60R15 93V
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout:
SC400 Less then 1.4 mm (0.055 in.)
SC300 Less then 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. ROTATING TIRESNOTICE: The wheel assemblies must be rotated only be-
tween the front and rear.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On±the±car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less
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4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORK PROPERLYwCheck for oil leak
w Check mounting busings for wear
w Bounce front and rear of the vehicle
SA±4
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA19Z±01
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHTFront vehicle height (SC400):
Tire size Front P225/55R16194.4 mm (7.654 in.)
Front vehicle height (SC300):
Tire size Front P215/60R15190.4 mm (7.496 in.)
Measuring point:
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspen-
sion arm front mounting bolt.
NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust
the vehicle height to specification.
If the vehicle height is not standard, try to adjust it by pushing
down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE OR ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufactur-
er.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION
Specifications:
Camber
Left±right error
0
01 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
Caster
Left±right error256 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
Steering axis inclination
Left±right error
8
58 ' + 45 '
30 ' or less
If the steering axis inclination is not as specified, after camber
and caster have correctly adjusted, recheck the steering
knuckle front wheel for bearing or looseness.
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in (total): A + B 0.1 + 0.2
C±D 1 + 2 mm (0.04 + 0.08 in.)
If toe±in is not within specification adjust by the tie rod end.
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5. ADJUST CAMBER AND CASTERSpecifications:
Camber
Left±right error
0
01 ' + 30 '
30 ' or less
Caster
Left±right error
2
56 ' + 30 '
30 ' or less
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Loosen the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
(c) Adjust the camber and caster by front and/or rear adjusting
cams.
(See adjustment chart )
(d) Torque the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
Torque: 226 N Vm (2,300 kgf Vcm, 166 ft Vlbf)
6. ADJUST TOE±IN
(a) Remove the boot clamps.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the left and right tie rod ends an amount to adjust the
toe±in.
Toe±in (total):
A+B 0.1 + 0.1
C±D 1 + 1 mm (0.04 + 0.04 in.)
HINT: Insure that the lengths of the left and right tie rods are
the same.
Tie rod end length left±right error:
Less than 1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
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(d) Tighten the tie rod end lock nut.
Torque: 56 NVm (570 kgf Vcm, 41 ft Vlbf)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and clip it.
HINT: Insure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE Wheel angle:
Inside wheel
37
04 '
(35 04 ' ~ 38 04 ')
Outside wheel
(reference)
32
23 '
If wheel angle differ from the standard specifications, check
to see if the lengths of the left and right tie rods are the same.
HINT: If the tie rods lengths are not equal, the wheel angle
can not be adjusted properly.
Reinspect the toe±in after adjusting the tie rods lengths.
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