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REAR AXLE – Sensor Relay 27-52
SENSOR RELAY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
12
3
4
Steer sensor removal steps
Steering wheel and column cover
(Refer to GROUP 37 – Steering Wheel
and Shaft.)
A1. Steer sensorAcceleration sensor and AYC relay
removal
2. Longitudinal acceleration sensor
3. Lateral acceleration sensor
4. AYC relay
NOTE
For the wheel speed sensor, refer to GROUP 35B.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ASTEER SENSOR REMOVAL
Remove the steer sensor from the column switch.
Caution
(1) A photocoupler is used as the steer sensor. Use care
not to allow dust or grease to be on the sensor.
(2) Do not bend or dirty with grease the slit plate on
the column switch side.Slit plate
Steer sensor
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REAR AXLE – Sensor Relay / AYC-ECU27-53
INSPECTION
1. LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL ACCELERATION
SENSOR CHECK
Refer to GROUP 35B – Acceleration Sensor.
2. AYC RELAY CONTINUITY CHECK
Battery voltageTerminal No.
1345
When not energized
When energized
AYC-ECU
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Front Floor Console Removal and Installation
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
5 {0.5}
AYC-ECU
5 {0.5}
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FRONT SUSPENSION – Strut Assembly33A-4
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment
(Refer to P.33A-3.)
12 3
4
5
6 7
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
44 {4.5}
108 – 127
{11.0 – 13.0}
Removal steps
1. Brake hose clamp
2. Front speed sensor bracket
3. Flange nut4. Strut tower bar
5. Plain washer
A6. Bolts
7. Strut assembly
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ABOLTS REMOVAL
(1) Suspend the lower arm from the vehicle with wire.
(2) Remove the strut and knuckle connection.
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REAR SUSPENSION – Rear Suspension Assembly34-4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
(1) Center Exhaust Pipe Removal
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(2) Trunk Room Side Trim Removal
(3) AYC Fluid Draining
(Refer to GROUP 27 – On-vehicle Service.)Post-installation Operation
(1) AYC Fluid Refilling and Bleeding
(Refer to GROUP 27 – On-vehicle Service.)
(2) Center Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(3) AYC Operation Check
(4) Parking Brake Cable Stroke Check
(Refer to GROUP 36 – On-vehicle Service.)
(5) Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-3.)
1
34
5
6
7 9 10
1112
1314
15 1617
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
44 {4.5}
108 – 127 {11.0 – 13.0}
54 {5.5}
88 {9.0}
93 {9.5}*88 {9.0}
158 2
15
29 – 34
{3.0 – 3.5}
25 {2.6}34 {3.5}25 {2.5}
69
{7.0} Toe control bar
EVOLUTION-V RS
137 – 156 {14.0 – 16.0}*59 – 68 {6.0 – 7.0}*
Removal steps
1. Fuel filler cap
2. Bolt
3. Filler neck protector
4. Cap
5. Shock absorber mounting nut
A6. Brake caliper assembly
7. Rear speed sensor
AYC>
8. Brake disc
9. Parking brake cable end (Refer to
GROUP 36.)
10. AYC fluid line connection
with AYC>BB11. Propeller shaft connection
12. Upper arm mounting bolt
13. Trailing arm mounting bolt
14. Toe control arm mounting bolt
CA15. Crossmember mounting bolt
16. Differential support assembly
mounting bolt
17. Rear suspension assembly
Caution
The parts marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.
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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM – Master Cylinder and Brake Booster35A-5
MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
Brake Fluid Draining
Air Intake Hose RemovalPost-installation Operation
Brake Fluid Supplying
Brake Line Bleeding
Brake Pedal Adjustment (Refer to P.35A-2.)
Air Intake Hose Installation
15–18 Nm 15 Nm
Sealant: 3M ATD Part No.
8661 or equivalent
6
7 3
14
2
8
5
4
14 Nm
5 9
1
10 Nm
Removal steps
1. Brake pipe connection
2. Brake fluid level sensor connector
3. Master cylinder assembly
BClearance adjustment between brake
booster push rod and primary piston
A4. Vacuum hose
(With built-in check valve)5. Fitting
6. Snap pin
7. Clevis pin assembly
8. Brake booster
9. Sealer
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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM – Master Cylinder and Brake Booster35A-7
MASTER CYLINDER
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Master cylinder kit
11
14
1312
141315 1
4 2
3
6
8
9 5
7
10
12
15
13
14Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4
11
Disassembly steps
1. Reservoir cap assembly
2. Reservoir cap
3. Diaphragm
4. Filter
5. Brake fluid level sensor
6. Float
7. Reservoir stopper bolt8. Reservoir tank
9. Reservoir seal
A10. Piston stopper bolt
11. Gasket
B12. Piston stopper ring
13. Primary piston assembly
14. Secondary piston assembly
15. Master cylinder body
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35B-1
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS)
CONTENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Inspection Chart for Diagnosis Codes 2. . .
2. Inspection Procedure for Diagnostic
Trouble Codes 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Inspection Chart for Trouble Symptoms 11
4. Inspection Procedure for Trouble
Symptoms 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Check at ABS-ECU Terminals 15. . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Speed Sensor Output Voltage
Measurement 17. . . . . . . . . . .
LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR 17. . .
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ABS – Troubleshooting35B-2
The EVOLUTION-V is provided with a lateral acceleration sensor in addition to the longitudinal acceleration
sensor, and the ABS-ECU connector is changed in terminal arrangement. When servicing EVOLUTION-V,
therefore, use the following service procedures.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES
Diagnosis
code No.Diagnosis itemsReference Page
11Wheel speed sensor (FR) system (open- or short-circuit)35B-3
12Wheel speed sensor (FL) system (open- or short-circuit)35B-3
13Wheel speed sensor (RR) system (open- or short-circuit)35B-3
14Wheel speed sensor (RL) system (open- or short-circuit)35B-3
15Wheel speed sensor system (abnormal output signal)35B-4
16ABS-ECU power supply voltage system (abnormal voltage drop or rise)35B-5
21Wheel speed sensor (FR) system35B-2
22Wheel speed sensor (FL) system35B-2
23Wheel speed sensor (RR) system35B-2
24Wheel speed sensor (RL) system35B-2
27AYC monitor system (detective AYC)35B-6
32Longitudinal acceleration sensor circuit system35B-6
33Stop lamp switch system35B-7
41Solenoid valve (FR) system35B-7
42Solenoid valve (FL) system35B-7
43Solenoid valve (RR) system35B-7
44Solenoid valve (RL) system35B-7
51Valve relay system35B-8
53Motor relay system35B-9
63ABS-ECU failureReplace ABS-ECU.
71Lateral acceleration sensor system35B-10