group of the service manual for the installation pro-
cedure.
(13) Install wheel and tire.
(14) Tighten the wheel mounting nuts in the
proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half the
specified torque. Then repeat the tightening sequence
to the full specified torque of 129 N´m (95 ft. lbs.).
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Apply and release the park brake pedal one
time. This will seat and correctly adjust the park
brake cables.
CAUTION: Before moving vehicle, pump brake
pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm
enough pedal to stop the vehicle.
(17) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper func-
tion of the vehicle's brake system.
PARK BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
The park brake cables on this vehicle have an
automatic self adjuster built into the park brake
pedal mechanism. When the foot operated park brake
pedal is in its released (upward most) position, a
clock spring automatically adjusts the park brake
cables. The park brake cables are adjusted (ten-
sioned) just enough to remove all the slack from the
cables. The automatic adjuster system will not over
adjust the cables causing rear brake drag.
Due to the automatic adjust feature of the park
brake pedal, adjustment of the parking brake cables
on these vehicles relies on proper drum brake and
park brake shoe adjustment. See Rear Brake Adjust-
ment and Park Brake Shoe Adjustment in the Ser-
vice Adjustments Section in this group of the service
manual.
When the park brake pedal is applied the self
adjuster is by-passed and the pedal operates nor-
mally to engage the park brakes.
When a service procedure needs to be performed on
the park brake pedal or the park brake cables, the
automatic self adjuster can be manually locked out
by the service technician.
PROPORTIONING VALVE (HEIGHT SENSING)
Proportioning valve actuator adjustment will be
required if there is a complaint of premature rear
wheel lockup and the front and rear brake shoe lin-
ings checked OK during inspection, the height sens-
ing proportioning valve required replacement, or
there is a complaint of excessive pedal effort and the
vacuum booster and brake pedal checked OK. Make
sure the proportioning valve and the mounting
bracket are firmly attached to the vehicle. Then, pro-
ceed with the following procedure to perform the
adjustment of the actuator.(1) Raise vehicle. Vehicle is to be raised and sup-
ported on jackstands or with a frame contact type
hoist so the rear suspension of the vehicle is hanging
free. See hoisting in the Lubrication And Mainte-
nance section of this service manual.
(2) Remove rear wheels/tires.
(3) Using an appropriate jack, support the rear
axle prior to the removal of the track bar and shock
absorber bolts from the rear axle.
(4) Unbolt the track bar from the rear axle.
(5) Unbolt both shock absorbers from the rear
axle.
(6) Loosen (do not remove) both of the leaf spring
to front spring hanger pivot bolts.
NOTE: When lowering the rear axle be sure that the
leaf springs do not come in contact with the hoist
limiting the downward movement of the axle. If this
occurs an improper adjustment of the actuator may
result.
(7) Lower the rear axle so it is at its farthest point
of downward movement.
(8) Loosen the adjustment nut (Fig. 203) on the
actuator.
(9) Be sure the hooked end of the actuator is cor-
rectly (fully) seated in the clip on the proportioning
valve lever and that the clip is correctly positioned
on the lever of the proportioning valve.
(10) Pull the housing of the proportioning valve
actuator toward the spring hanger (Fig. 203) until
the lever on the proportioning valve bottoms on the
body of the proportioning valve.Hold the propor-
tioning valve actuator in this position while
tightening the adjustment nut (Fig. 203) to a
torque of 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.). Proportioning
valve adjustment is now complete.
(11) Install shock absorbers and track bar on rear
axle.Do not tighten the mounting bolts for any
of the loosened suspension components at this
time.
(12) Install the wheel/tires.
Fig. 203 Proportioning Valve Actuator Adjustment
NSBRAKES 5 - 81
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
(7) Install wheel lug nuts on 3 of the wheel mount-
ing studs to protect the stud threads from damage by
the vise jaws. Mount the hub/bearing assembly in a
vise (Fig. 50). Using Puller, Special Tool C-4693
installed as shown in (Fig. 50) remove the tone wheel
from the hub/bearing assembly.
INSTALL
(1) Place hub/bearing assembly in an arbor press
supported by Receiver, Special Tool, 6062A±3 (Fig.
51). Position Driver, Special Tool 6908±1 with under-
cut side facing up (Fig. 51) on top of the tone wheel.
(2) Press the tone wheel onto the hub/bearing
assembly until it is flush with the end of hub shaft
(Fig. 52).
(3) Install the 4 hub/bearing to axle flange mount-
ing bolts into the 4 mounting holes in the flange of
the rear axle.(4) Install the rear brake support plate on the 4
mounting bolts installed in the flange of the rear
axle.
(5) Align the rear hub/bearing assembly with the 4
mounting bolts and start mounting bolts into hub/
bearing assembly. Tighten the 4 bolts in a criss-cross
pattern until the hub/bearing and brake support
plate is fully and squarely seated onto flange of rear
axle.
(6) Tighten the 4 hub/bearing mounting bolts (Fig.
48) to a torque of 129 N´m (95 ft. lbs.)
(7) Install the rear wheel speed sensor on the rear
hub/bearing flange (Fig. 47). Install the speed sensor
attaching bolt and tighten to a torque of 12 N´m (105
in. lbs.).
(8) Check the air gap between the face of the
wheel speed sensor and the top surface of the tone-
wheel. Air gap must be less then the maximum
allowable tolerance of 1.2 mm (.047 in.).
(9) Install the brake drum onto the rear hub/bear-
ing assembly.
(10) Install rear wheel and tire assembly, tighten
wheel stud nuts to 129 N´m (95 ft. lbs.).
(11) Adjust the rear brakes, (See Adjusting Service
Brakes) in Service Adjustments section in this group
of the service manual.
TONE WHEEL (REAR AWD)
The rear tone wheel on all wheel drive applications
is an integral part of each rear axle outer C/V joint.
If the rear tone wheel on an all wheel drive vehicle
requires replacement it can not be replace as a sep-
arate component of the rear axle. Tone wheel replace-
ment will require the replacement of the rear axle.
Refer to Differential And Driveline in this service
manual for the rear axle replacement procedure.
Fig. 50 Tone Wheel Removal From Hub/Bearing
Assembly
Fig. 51 Installing Tone Wheel On Hub/Bearing
Assembly
Fig. 52 Correctly Installed Tone Wheel
NSBRAKES 5 - 111
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
BRAKES
CONTENTS
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION........................ 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
MASTER CYLINDER..................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
MASTER CYLINDER FLUID LEVEL CHECK . . . 2REAR DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT........ 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BRAKE PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT ASSEMBLY . . 4
FRONT PARK BRAKE CABLE AND LEVER
ASSEMBLY-RHD&LHD VEHICLES........ 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
BASE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The standard brake system on this vehicle contains
the same components as brake systems described in
group 5 of the service manual, with the exception of
the brake pedal system and master cylinder. These
differences are mainly related to service procedures.
The major differences are as follows:
²Use of a torque shaft assembly to transfer brake
pedal travel to the power brake booster and master
cylinder on the left side of the vehicle
²A unique power brake booster and master cylin-
der.
Refer to the Base Brake System Component
Description in the General Information section of
group 5 for more information on components used in
the base brake system.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
MASTER CYLINDER
The master cylinder used on this vehicle functions
the same as master cylinders used in other brake
systems. Refer to the Master Cylinder in the Descrip-
tion and Operation section of group 5 for more infor-
mation.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
REAR DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The rear drum brakes on front wheel drive vehicles
automatically adjust, when required, during the nor-
mal operation of the vehicle every time the brakes
are applied. Use the following procedure to test the
operation of the automatic adjuster.
Place the vehicle on a hoist with a helper in the
driver's seat to apply the brakes. Remove the access
plug from the adjustment slot in each brake support
plate to provide visual access of brake adjuster star
wheel. Disconnect parking brake cable from one side
of the vehicle at the equalizer under the vehicle at
the left frame rail. Working on the side of the vehicle
that parking brake cable is connected to, hold the
adjuster lever off the star wheel with a suitable tool,
and loosen the star wheel approximately 30 notches
in relation to the adjuster lever. This is to eliminate
the possibility that the brake is already properly
adjusted. Reconnect the parking brake cable and
repeat the procedure for the other side of the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Master Cylinder Assembly
NS/GSBRAKES 5 - 1
ADJUSTMENTS
CLUTCH CABLE Ð LHD
The manual transaxle clutch release system has a
unique self-adjusting mechanism to compensate for
clutch disc wear. This adjuster mechanism is located
within the clutch cable assembly. The preload spring
maintains tension on the cable. This tension keeps
the clutch release bearing continuously loaded
against the fingers of the clutch cover assembly.
ADJUSTER MECHANISM FUNCTION CHECK Ð
LHD
(1) With slight pressure, pull the clutch release
lever end of the cable to draw the cable taut. Push
the clutch cable housing toward the dash panel (With
less than 20 lbs. of effort, the cable housing should
move 30-50mm.). This indicates proper adjuster
mechanism function. If the cable does not adjust,
determine if the mechanism is properly seated on the
bracket.
(2) If the adjust mechanism functions properly,
route cable to the transaxle.
(3) Insert cable into transaxle and through clutch
release lever. Ensure the cable is routed through the
smaller hole in the transaxle deck (Fig. 10).
(4) Pull down on cable and insert cable retaining
clip onto clutch cable end.
(5) Check clutch pedal position switch operation.
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
The clutch pedal position switch is mounted to a
bracket located behind the clutch pedal. The switch
is held in place by four plastic wing tabs.
The clutch pedal position switch IS NOT adjust-
able. The pedal blade contacts the switch in the down
position.
SPECIFICATIONS
CLUTCH TIGHTENING REFERENCE
2.0/2.4 LITER GASOLINE ENGINE
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Drive Plate Bolts............95N´m(70ft.lbs.)
Lower Trans. Cover.........12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Modular Clutch Bolts.........74N´m(55ft.lbs.)
Upper Trans. Cover.........12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
2.5 LITER DIESEL ENGINE
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Flywheel Bolts..............95N´m(70ft.lbs.)
Lower Trans. Cover.........12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolts....27N´m(20ft.lbs.)
Upper Trans. Cover.........12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
6 - 16 CLUTCHNS/GS
(13) Raise the vehicle. Install the lower auxiliary
transmission cooler lines to the retaining clips on the
fan module shroud, if equipped.
(14) Install outlet hose retainer clip to the shroud.
Install the radiator outlet hose to the retaining clip.
(15) Lower the vehicle.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
REMOVAL
(1) Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
Refer to Cooling System Drain, Clean, Flush and
Refill of this section for procedure.
(2) Remove power cord plug from heater.
(3) Loosen screw in center of heater. Remove
heater assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean core hole and heater seat.
(2) Insert heater assembly with element loop posi-
tionedupward.
(3) With heater seated, tighten center screw
securely to assure a positive seal.
(4) Fill cooling system with coolant to the proper
level, vent air, and inspect for leaks. Pressurize sys-
tem with Radiator Pressure Tool before looking for
leaks.
(5) Install power cord plug to heater.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTSÐ2.4L
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION-ADJUST
GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING
(1) Loosen lower generator pivot bolt and upper
locking nut, then loosen adjusting bolt (Fig. 32) to
remove belt tension.
CAUTION: Belt damage may occur if the following
procedure is not performed.
(2) Tighten lock nut to 21 N´m (180 in. lbs.) and
torque generator pivot bolt to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.). To
assure proper alignment of generator assembly.
Adjust belt tension by tightening the adjusting bolt
until proper belt tension is obtained. Refer to tension
specification in Belt Tension Chart.
(3) Torque lock nut to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
POWER STEERING PUMP
(1) From on top of the vehicle loosen locking nuts
D and F (Fig. 33).
(2) From under the vehicle loosen the pivot bolt E.
Loosen adjusting bolt G until belt can be removed.
(3) After installing a new belt, adjust belt tension
by tightening the adjusting bolt until the proper ten-sion obtained. Refer to tension specification in Belt
Tension Chart.
(4) Tighten locking nuts D and F to 54 N´m (40 ft.
lbs.).
(5) Tighten pivot bolt E to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 32 Air Conditioning Compressor/Generator
BeltsÐ2.4L
Fig. 33 Power Steering Pump Adjustment
NSCOOLING SYSTEM 7 - 23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
All engines use resistor spark plugs. They have
resistance values ranging from 6,000 to 20,000 ohms
when checked with at least a 1000 volt spark plug
tester.
Do not use an ohm meter to check the resis-
tance of the spark plugs. This will give an inac-
curate reading.
Remove the spark plugs and examine them for
burned electrodes and fouled, cracked or broken por-
celain insulators. Keep plugs arranged in the order
in which they were removed from the engine. An iso-
lated plug displaying an abnormal condition indicates
that a problem exists in the corresponding cylinder.
Replace spark plugs at the intervals recommended in
Group O - Lubrication and Maintenance.
Spark plugs that have low mileage may be cleaned
and reused if not otherwise defective, carbon or oil
fouled. Refer to the Spark Plug Condition section of
this group.
The spark plugs are double platinum and have a
recommended service life of 100,000 miles for normal
driving conditions per schedule A in this manual. The
spark plugs have a recommended service life of
75,000 miles for serve driving conditions per schedule
B in this manual. A thin platinum pad is welded to
both electrode ends as show in (Fig. 3). Extreme care
must be used to prevent spark plug cross threading,
mis-gaping and ceramic insulator damage during
plug removal and installation.
CAUTION: Never attempt to file the electrodes or
use a wire brush for cleaning platinum plugs. This
would damage the platinum pads which would
shorten spark plug life.
Apply a very small amount of anti-seize compound
to the threads when reinstalling the vehicle's original
spark plugs that have been determined good.Do not
apply anti-seize compound to new spark plugs.
NOTE: Anti-seize compound is electrically conduc-
tive and can cause engine misfires if not applied
correctly. It is extremely important that the anti-
seize compound doesn't make contact with the
spark plug electrodes or ceramic insulator.
Never force a gap gauge between the platinum
electrodes or adjust the gap on platinum spark plugs
without reading the 3.3/3.8L Spark Plug Gap Mea-
surement procedures in this section.
Always tighten spark plugs to the specified torque.
Over tightening can cause distortion resulting in a
change in the spark plug gap. Overtightening can
also damage the cylinder head. Tighten spark plugs
to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
Due to the engine packaging environment for the
3.3/3.8L engines, extreme care should be used wheninstalling the spark plugs to avoid cross threading
problems.
3.3/3.8L SPARK PLUG GAP MEASUREMENT
CAUTION: The Platinum pads can be damaged dur-
ing the measurement of checking the gap if extreme
care is not used.
²USE ONLY A TAPER GAP GAUGE (Fig. 2)
²Never force the gap gauge through the platinum
pads. Only apply enough force until resistance is felt.
²Never use a wire brush or spark plug cleaner
machine to clean platinum spark plugs
²Use an OSHA approved air nozzle when drying
gas fouled spark plugs.
If gap adjustment is required of platinum plug,
bend only the ground electrode. DO NOT TOUCH
the platinum pads. Use only a proper gapping tool
and check with a taper gap gauge.
CAUTION: Cleaning of the platinum plug may dam-
age the platinum tip.
SPARK PLUG CABLE
Spark Plug cables are sometimes referred to as
secondary ignition wires. The wires transfer electri-
cal current from the ignition coil pack, distributor
(3.0L), to individual spark plugs at each cylinder. The
resistive spark plug cables are of nonmetallic con-
struction. The cables provide suppression of radio fre-
quency emissions from the ignition system.
Check the spark plug cable connections for good
contact at the coil, distributor cap towers (3.0L), and
spark plugs. Terminals should be fully seated. The
insulators should be in good condition and should fit
tightly on the coil, distributor (3.0L) and spark plugs.
Spark plug cables with insulators that are cracked or
torn must be replaced.
Fig. 3 Platinum Pads
NSIGNITION SYSTEM 8D - 3
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
Transfer speed control cable to replacement speed
control servo. Reverse the preceding operation.
SPEED CONTROL SWITCHES
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) Remove airbag/horn pad from steering wheel,
refer to Group 8M, Restraint Systems for proper pro-
cedures.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from horn switch,
airbag, and speed control switches.
(5) Remove screws holding speed control switch to
airbag/horn pad (Fig. 11).
(6) Separate speed control switch from airbag/horn
pad.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
STOP LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
Remove the switch from the bracket by depressing
the brake pedal and rotating the switch in a counter-
clockwise direction approximately 30 degrees. Pull
the switch rearward and remove from bracket. Dis-
connect wiring harness connector.
INSTALLATION
Before installing the switch, reset the adjustable
switch plunger by pulling on the plunger head until
the plunger reaches the end of its travel. A ratchet-
ing sound will be heard during this procedure.
Connect the wiring harness to the switch. Mount
the switch into the bracket by holding the switch
with the plunger facing forward in car. There is an
index key on the switch that mates with the bracket
slot at the top of the square hole. Align key and push
switch into square hole in bracket while depressing
the brake pedal. Once the switch is seated in the
hole, rotate clockwise approximately 30 degrees to
lock into place. The switch will automatically adjust
when the pedal is released. Pull back on the pedal to
assure correct adjustment.
SPEED CONTROL CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) On vehicles with 3.3/3.8 L engine, remove air
cleaner resonator. Refer to Group 14, Fuel System for
proper procedure.
(3) Disconnect throttle and speed control cable
ends from throttle body (Fig. 8).
(4) Depress lock tabs holding speed control cable
casing to cable mount bracket (Fig. 12).
(5) Remove tie wrap holding vacuum line, throttle
cable, and speed control cable together.
(6) Remove nuts holding speed control cable case
to servo.
(7) Remove cable case from servo.
(8) Remove hairpin clip holding cable end to servo
diaphragm (Fig. 12).
(9) Remove speed control cable.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
For Removal/Installation refer to Powertrain Con-
trol Module in Group 14, Fuel Injection System.
USE THE DRB SCAN TOOL TO REPROGRAM
THE NEW PCM WITH THE VEHICLES ORIGI-
NAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AND
THE ORGINAL VEHICLES MILAGE. IF THIS
Fig. 10 Speed Control Servo
Fig. 11 Speed Control Switches
NSVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM 8H - 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
INDEX
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION...... 5ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP/FOG LAMP ADJUSTMENT USING
ALIGNMENT SCREEN.................. 5
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Verify that the headlamp leveling switch is in
the ª0º position.
(3) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
(4) Verify proper tire inflation.
(5) Clean headlamp lenses.
(6) Verify that luggage area is loaded as the vehi-
cle is routinely used.
(7) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLAMP/FOG LAMP ADJUSTMENT USING
ALIGNMENT SCREEN
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu-
lar to a flat wall 10 meters (32.8 ft.) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 1).
(2) Place 75 kg in the driver's seat to simulate the
ride height of the vehicle when driven.
(3) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 10 meters
(32.8 ft) away from and parallel to the wall.
(4) From the floor up 1.27 meters (5 ft), tape a line
on the wall at the centerline of the vehicle. Sight
along the centerline of the vehicle (from rear of vehi-
cle forward) to verify accuracy of the line placement.
NS/GSLAMPS 8L - 5