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1. Paint
3F-4 WHEELS AND TIRES
Higher than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1. Hard ride
2. Tire bruising or carcass damage
3. Rapid tread wear at center of tire
Unequal Pressure on Same Axle Can Cause:
1. Uneven braking
2. Steering lead
3. Reduced handling
4. Swerve on acceleration
Valve caps should be kept on valves to keep dust and
water out.Lower than Recommended Pressure Can Cause:
1. Tire squeal on turns
2. Hard steering
3. Rapid and uneven wear on the edges of the tread
4. Tire rim bruises and rupture
5. Tire cord breakage
6. High tire temperatures
7. Reduced handling
8. High fuel consumption
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
WHEEL AND TIRE
Wheel repairs that use welding, heating, or peening are not approved. All damaged wheels should be replaced.
STUDS
If a broken stud is found, see Section 3E (rear) or Section 3D (front) for Note and Replacement procedure.
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS
(For vehicle equipped with steel wheels)
Tires and wheels are matchmounted at the assembly plant.
This means that the radially stiffest part of the tire, or ªhigh spotº, is
matched to the smallest radius or ªlow spotº of the wheel.
This is done to provide the smoothest possible ride.
The ªhigh spotº of the tire is originally marked by paint dot on the
outboard sidewall. This paint dot will eventually wash off the tire.
The ªlow spotº of the wheel is originally marked by paint dot on the
wheel rim-flange. Properly assembled, the wheel rims' paint dot
should be aligned with the tires' paint dot as shown in left figure.
Whenever a tire is dismounted from its wheel, it should be re-
mounted so that the tire and wheel are matched. If the tire's paint
dot cannot be located, a line should be scribed on the tire and wheel
before dismounting to assure that it is remounted in the same posi-
tion.
INFLATION OF TIRES
The pressure recommended for any model is carefully calculated to give a satisfactory ride, stability, steering, tread
wear, tire life and resistance to bruises.
Tire pressure, with tires cold, (after vehicle has set for three hours or more, or driven less than one mile) should
be checked monthly or before any extended trip. Set to the specifications on the tire placard located on the side
of instrument panel.
It is normal for tire pressure increase when the tires become hot during driving. Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
after driving. Bleeding reduces the ªCold Inflation Pressureº.
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WHEELS AND TIRES 3F-7
TIRE
MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING
Use tire changing machine to mount or demount tires. Follow equip-
ment manufacturer's instructions. Do not use hand tools or tire
irons alone to change tires as they may damage tire beads or wheel
rim.
Rim bead seats should be cleaned with wire brush or coarse steel
wool to remove lubricants, old rubber and light rust. Before mount-
ing or demounting tire, bead area should be well lubricated with ap-
proved tire lubricant.
After mounting, inflate to 240 kPa (35psi) so that beads are com-
pletely seated. Then adjust pressure to specified shown an tire
placard.
WARNING:
Do not stand over tire when inflating. Bead may break when
bead snaps over rim's safety hump and cause serious per-
sonal injury.
Do not exceed 240 kPa (35 psi) pressure when inflating. If
240 kPa (35 psi) pressure will not seat beads, deflate, re-lu-
bricate and reinflate. Over inflation may cause bead to break
and cause serious personal injury.
Install valve core and inflate to proper pressure.
TIRE REPAIR
There are many different materials and techniques on the market
to repair tires. As not all of these work on all types of tires, tire
manufacturers have published detailed instructions on how and
when to repair tires. These instructions can be obtained from the
tire manufacturer.
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5-4 BRAKES
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Not enough brak-
ing forceBrake oil leakage from brake lines.
Brake disc or pads stained with oil.
Overheated brakes.
Poor contact of shoes on brake drum.
Brake shoes linings stained with oil or wet
with water.
Badly worn brake shoe linings.
Defective wheel cylinders.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly.
Air in system.
Maladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.
Broken sensor spring of LSPV.
Defective collar of LSPV.
Malfunctioning ABS (Antilock brake system),
if equipped.Locate leaking point and repair.
Clean or replace.
Determine cause and repair.
Repair for proper contact.
Replace.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Bleed system.
Check or adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Check system and replace as
necessary.
Brake pull
(Brakes not work-
ing in unison)Pad or shoe linings are wet with water or
stained with oil in some brakes.
Drum-to-shoe clearance out of adjustment in
some brakes.
(Malfunctioning auto adjusting mechanism)
Drum is out of round in some brakes.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally.
Malfunctioning wheel cylinders.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Unmatched tires on same axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses.
Malfunctioning caliper assembly.
Loose suspension parts.
Loose calipers.Replace.
Check for inoperative auto adjusting
mechanism.
Replace.
Inflate equally.
Repair or replace.
Adjust as prescribed.
Tires with approximately the same
amount of tread should be used on the
same axle.
Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines.
Replace with new hoses and new
brake pipes.
Check for stuck or sluggish pistons
and proper lubrication of caliper slide
bush.
Caliper should slide.
Check all suspension mountings.
Check and torque bolts to specifica-
tions.
Noise (High pitched
squeak without
brake applied)Front lining worn out.Replace linings.
Rear brake locked
prematurelyMaladjusted sensor spring length of LSPV.
Malfunction LSPV assembly.Check or adjust.
Replace assembly.
Brake locked
(For vehicles
equipped with
ABS)Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped.Check system and replace as
necessary.
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LH steering vehicle shown
X-X:Horizontal center line of headlight bulbs
A-A:Vertical center line of left headlight bulb
B-B:Vertical center line of right headlight bulb1. Screen
2. For right / left adjustment
3. For up / down adjustment
(for vehicle without leveling system)
4. For up / down adjustment
(for vehicle with leveling system)
5. Headlight leveling actuatorHOT
SPOT LH. HEADLIGHT RH. HEADLIGHT
LIGHTING SYSTEM 8B-7
BULB REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
Don't touch when the bulb is hot.
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect harness from bulb.
3) Remove socket cover and bulb.
4) Replace bulb and install in reverse removal procedure.
HEADLIGHT AIMING WITH SCREEN
NOTE:
Unless otherwise obligated by local regulations, adjust
headlight aiming according to following procedure.
After replacing headlight, be sure to perform its aiming.
When inspecting and adjusting headlight with leveling sys-
tem, make sure to set the leveling switch to ª0º position with
IG switch ON.
Before adjustment, make sure the following.
a) Place vehicle on a flat surface in front of blank wall as below
ahead of headlight surface.
Clearance ªaº: 10 m (32.8 ft)
b) Adjust air pressure of all tires to a specified value respectively.
c) Bounce vehicle body up and down by hand to stabilize suspen-
sion.
d) Carry out one driver aboard.
Driver's weight: 75 kg (165 lb)
Adjustment
1) Check to see if hot spot (high intensity zone) of each main (low)
beam axis falls as illustrated.
Clearance ªHº: Approx. 130 mm (5.15 in.)
2) If headlight aiming is not set properly, align it to specification by
adjusting aiming screw and aiming gear.
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1. Air bag harness
2. ªAIR BAGº monitor coupler
3. Yellow connector of contact coil and combination
switch assembly
4. Yellow connector of passenger air bag (inflator) module
5. Steering support member
1. Air bag harness
2. ªAIR BAGº monitor coupler
3. Yellow connector of contact coil and combination
switch assembly
10B-56 AIR BAG SYSTEM
DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
1) Turn steering wheel so that vehicle's wheels (front tires) and
pointing straight ahead.
2) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº position and remove key.
3) Remove ªAIR BAGº fuse from ªAIR BAGº fuse box.
4) Disconnect Yellow connector of contact coil and combination
switch assembly.
ii) Release locking of lock lever.
ii) After unlocked, disconnect to connector.
5) Pull out glove box while pushing its stopper from both right and
left sides and disconnect Yellow connector of passenger air bag
(inflator) module.
ii) Release locking of lock lever.
ii) After unlocked, disconnect to connector.
NOTE:
With ªAIR BAGº fuse removed and ignition switch ON, ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp will be ON.
This is normal operation and does not indicate an air bag
system malfunction.
ENABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM
1) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº and remove key.
2) Connect Yellow connector of contact coil and combination
switch assembly, and be sure to lock connector with lock lever.
ii) Connect connector.
ii) Lock connector with lock lever.
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-71
AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULES DISPOSAL
WARNING:
Failure to follow proper air bag (inflator) module disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment
which may cause personal injury. Undeployed air bag (inflator) module must not be disposed of
through normal refuse channels.
The undeployed air bag (inflator) module contain substances that can cause severe illness or personal
injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal.
Do not dispose of the live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) modules.
The method employed depends upon the final disposition of the particular vehicle, as noted in ªDeployment Out-
side Vehicleº and ªDeployment Inside Vehicleº in this section.
Deployment Outside Vehicle disposing of the air bag (inflator) module(s) only (i.e., the vehicle itself will be. . . . . .
used again).
Deployment Inside Vehicle scrapping the entire vehicle including the air bag (inflator) module(s).. . . . . . . .
DEPLOYMENT OUTSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when the vehicle itself is used again (only the air bag (inflator) module(s) are disposed of).
WARNING:
Following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in
personal injury.
To avoid an accidental deployment, this work should be performed by no more than one person.
The procedure should be followed strictly as described here.
Be sure to read ªService Precautionsº in this section for the air bag (inflater) module beforehand.
Never connect deployment harness to any power source before connecting deployment harness to
the air bag (inflator) module. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to a
power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
Since a large amount of smoke is produced when air bag is deployed, select a well-ventilated area.
The air bag (inflator) module will immediately deploy the air bag when a power source is connected
to it. Wear safety glasses throughout this entire deployment and disposal procedure.
Wear suitable ear protection when deploying air bag. Also, advise those who are in the area close to
deployment site to wear suitable ear protection.
Do not deploy driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules at the same time.
The following procedure requires use of special tool(s) (deployment harness and passenger air bag (inflator) mod-
ule deployment fixture). Do not attempt procedure without it (them).
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10B-78 AIR BAG SYSTEM
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including the driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules.
CAUTION:
When vehicle itself will be used again, deploy the air bag outside vehicle according to ªDeployment
Outside Vehicleº, for deploying it inside will cause the instrument panel, glove box and their vicinity
to be deformed.
Failure to observe this CAUTION may require unneeded vehicle inspection and repair.
WARNING:
Following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in
personal injury.
To avoid an accidental deployment, this work should be performed by no more than one person.
The procedure should be followed strictly as described here.
Be sure to read ªService Precautionsº for the air bag (inflator) module beforehand.
Never connect deployment harness to any power source before connecting deployment harness to
the air bag (inflator) module. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to a
power source until the air bag is to be deployed.
The air bag (inflator) module will immediately deploy the air bag when a power source is connected
to it. Wear safety glasses throughout this entire deployment and disposal procedure.
Wear suitable ear protection when deploying air bag. Also, advise those who are in the area close to
deployment site to wear suitable ear protection.
Do not deploy driver and passenger air bag (inflator) modules at the same time.
1) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº, remove key and put on safety
glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3) [For driver air bag (inflator) module]
Disconnect contact coil connector (yellow connector) located
near the base of the steering column.
ii) Release locking of lock lever.
ii) After unlocked, disconnect to connector.
[For passenger air bag (inflator) module]
Remove glove box from instrument panel and disconnect pas-
senger air bag (inflator) module connector (yellow connector).
ii) Release locking of lock lever.
ii) After unlocked, disconnect to connector.
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1. Stretch it to full length 10m (33 ft).
2. Power source (12V vehicle battery)
3. Connect one banana plug to positive terminal of power
source (12V vehicle battery) and then the other to
negative terminal to immediately deploy.
4. Short harness leads after deployment.
5. Drop cloth, blanket or similar them
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-81
14) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
15) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12 V ve-
hicle battery) to immediately deploy the driver or passenger air
bag.
16) Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source (12
V vehicle battery) and short the two deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.
17) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible
irritation and heat when handling the deployed air bag (inflator)
module.
NOTE:
As a precaution, gloves and safety glasses are recom-
mended to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or
eyes.
18) Disconnect the deployment harness from the air bag (inflator)
module as soon after deployment as possible. This will prevent
damage to the deployment harness due to possible contact
with the hot air bag (inflator) module canister. The deployment
harness are designed to be reused. They should, however, be
inspected for damage after each deployment and replaced if
necessary.
19) Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean off any frag-
ments or discard drop cloth entirely.
20) Repeat Steps 2) through 19) to deploy driver or passenger air
bag (inflator) module which has not been deployed, if any.