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GENERAL - Towing and Hoisting
Frame contact support location
1,070 mm (42.0 in.)
Front
POST TYPESpecial care should be taken when raising the vehicle on a
\frame contact type hoist. The hoist must be equipped with theL)proper adapters in order to support the vehicle at the proper
locations.
Caution
When service procedures require removing rear suspen-sion, fuel tank, spare tire and liftgate, place additional
weight on rear end of vehicle or anchor vehicle to hoist toprevent tipping of center of gravity changes.
FLOOR JACKThe usual type of floor jack is used at the following locations.
Front: Under the mid point of No. 1 crossmember
NOTEOn vehicles with active-aero system, the front jacking point
can be accessed by removing the center cover panel from
the under cover. Be sure to reinstall the center cover panel
after jack-up operation.
Rear:
Caution1. When lifting the No. 1 crossmember, do not allow jack
lifting plate to contact under cover.
2. In order to prevent scarring the crossmember, place a
piece of cloth on the jack’s contact surface (to prevent‘corrosion caused by damage to the coating).
d3. A floor jack must never be used on any part of the
underbody.
4.Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by
placing a jack midway between front and rear wheels.This practice may result in permanent damage to the
body.
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31-2WHEEL AND TIRE - Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Items
Wheel
Tire size
Wheel type
Wheel size
Amount of wheel offsetmm (in.)
Tire inflation pressure
kPa (psi)
Front
Rear
DOHC-N/A
225l55R 16 93U
Aluminum type
16X8J ’
46 (1.8)
220 (32)
200 (29)DOHC-T/C
245145ZR 17
Aluminum type
17 x
8.5J
46 (1.8)
220 (32)
200 (29)
Spare wheel
Tire size
T125190D16T135/90D16
Wheel size
l6x4Tl6x4T
Amount of wheel offsetmm (in.)46 (1.8)46 (1.8)
Tire inflation pressurekPa (psi)
420 (60)420 (60)
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM31CB. -
Items
Specifications
Limit
Wheel
runout
Radialmm (in.)2.0 (.08)
Lateralmm (in.)2.0 t.08)
Tread depth of tiremm (in.)1.6 (.06)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSMBlCC- -
ItemsNm
Hub nuts120- 140
ft.lbs.
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33B-20 ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSION (ECS)-llwmtk Positkm .semor I stop tight switch I POriticm DetsctionSWitEh 1 DPmping Force changeover Acluatc., / EC3 Indii.ar l.igil*
THROTTLE POSITION SENSORM33ZKA6
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTIRefer to GROUP 13
- Fuel System.‘lJ ’
STOP LIGHT SWITCHM33ZCAC
To remove or mount the stop light switch, refer to GROUP 35 -
Brake Pedal.
INSPECTIONRefer to GROUP 35
- Brake Pedal.
POSITION DETECTION SWITCH and
DAMPING FORCE CHANGEOVER
ACTUATORM33ZCAD
To remove or mount the position detection switch and dampingforce changeover actuator, refer to GROUP 33A
- Strut LJAssembly and GROUP 34
- Shock Absorber Assembly.
CautionThe position detection switch and damping force
changeover actuator are built into the shock absorber
assemblies of front and rear suspensions. Since they are ofthe non-disassembly type, remove or mount them in the
form of a strut assembly or shock absorber assembly.
ECS INDICATOR LIGHTM33ZLAB
To remove or mount the ECS indicator lights, refer to GROUP54
- Meters and Gauges.
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4-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM (4WS) - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
37B-3
M37EMKBefore inspecting, check the following items:
l Oil pump drive belt tension
lEnsure that the suspension has not been mod-@Power steering fluid level, and air in the system
ified
l Engine
Idle soeed and even idle
lTire and wheel size, specifications, air pressure,
l Oil leakage
balance and amount of wear
l Steering wheel type
l Wheel alignment
Malfunction symptom
4WS does not operateMalfunctioning system
Power cylinderInspection item
Tie rod swing torque
Power cylinder slide resistance
Rear oil pump
Flow volume check
Control valve
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Poor steering feelingSteering gears and linkage
Rack cracks or deformationFeeling of friction in steering
Poor steering return
Steering wheel efforts
excessive
Control valve
Oil leakage from control valve jornt
Rear wheels cannot be
steered
Poor rear wheels return
Hydraulic pressure for rear
wheel is constantly high
Long rear wheel steering
delayPoor steering response
Poor steering returnPower cylinder
Oil lineOil reservoir
Control valve
Power cylinder
Rear oil pump
Power cylinder
Oil leakage from piston rod
Pressure hose breakage
Oil reservoir deformation or oil leakage
Stuck control valve spool
Stuck power cylinder
Relief valve remains open
Excessive power cylinder friction-
Looseness in power cylinder tie rod ball jo.int
Ball joint dust cover cracks
Poor rear wheel steeringresponsePoor rear wheel steeringrange
Poor steerability (extremetire wear)Control valve
Power cylinder
Rear oil pump
Power cylinder
Oil leakage from control valve spool
Oil leakage from power cylinder
Extreme oil pump internal wear
Tie rod length improperly adjusted after toe-inadjustment
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - General lnform=*ion52B-5
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iiCAUTION: SRS diagnosis unit
This unit cannot be repaired.
If defective, remove and replace entire unit per
service manual instructions.
Do not disassemble or tamper.
See service manual for handling and storage
instructions.Driver’s air bag information
This vehicle
ha% an air bag which will supple-
ment the driver’s seatbelt in certain frontal
collisions. The air bag is not a substitute for the
driver’s seatbelt in any type of collision. The
driver, and all other occupants, should wear
seatbelts at all times.
WARNING!
If the “SRS” warning light does not come.on
for about 7 seconds when ignition key is turned
to “ON” or engine is started, or if it stays on
while driving, drive the vehicle to your nearest
authorized dealer right away. Also do so if
vehicle’s front end is damaged or if air bag has
deployed.
The air bag system must be inspected by an
authorized dealer ten years after vehicle manu-
facture date shown on certification label lo-
cated on left front door-latch post or door
frame.Read “SRS” section of your owner’s manual
before driving, for important information, about
Dperation, service and disposal of the air bag
svstem.
Do no drop: keep dry.
Failure to follow instructions could render air
bag inoperative and result in driver injury.
F. CAUTION: SRS
Before replacing steering wheel, read service
manual, center front wheels
ahd align SRS
clock spring neutral marks.
Failure to do so may render SRS system
inoperative, risking serious driver injury.
I.
J.WARNING: SRS
This air bag module cannot be repaired. Do not
disassemble or tamper.
Do not perform diagnosis. Do not touch with
electrical test equipment or probes. Refer to
service manual for further instructions, and for
special handling, storage and disposal proce-
dures.
Tampering or mishandling can result in injury.
Danger! Poison. Keep out of the reach of
children.
Contains sodium acid and potassium nitrate
contents are poisonous and extremely flamm-
able. Contact with acid, water, or heavy metals
may produce harmful and irritating gases or
explosive compounds. Do not dismantle, in-
cinerate or bring into contact with electricity or
store at temperatures exceeding
(93.3”C)
200°F.Fast aid: If contents are swallowed induce
vomiting. For eye contact flush eye with water
for 15 minutes. If gases from acid or water
contact are inhaled, seek fresh air. In every
case, get prompt medical attention.
For additional information, see material safety
data sheet (MSDS) for this product.
CAUTION: SRS clock spring
This is not a repairable part. Do not disassem-
ble or tamper.
If defective, remove and replace entire unit per
service manual instructions.
Before replacement, read service manual, cen-
ter front wheels and align neutral marks.
Failure to
foHow instructions may render SRS
system inoperative, risking serious driver in-
jury.CAUTION: SRS
Before removal of steering gearbox, read ser-
vice manual, center front wheels and remove
ignition key.
Failure to do so may damage SRS clock spring
and render SRS system inoperative, risking
serious driver injury.
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