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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-19
1. Heater unit
2. Rear duct
3. SDM
REAR DUCT
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Remove front seat.
3) Remove console box.
4) Take off carpet till rear duct is totally exposed.
5) Remove rear duct.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal sequence to install rear duct.
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2. Bolt
For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-33
A / C CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
Check
a) condenser fins for blockage
b) condenser fittings for leakage
c) condenser fins for damage
Clogged condenser fins should be washed with water, and should
be dried with compressed air.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin is
bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of pliers. If
any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair or replace
condenser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and
the same amount added to the system.
3) Remove front bumper assembly and remove lower stay (1) if
equipped (Refer to Section 9 ªBODY SERVICEº).
4) Disconnect compressor discharge hose (1) from condenser in-
let fittings.
CAUTION:
As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap
opened fittings so that moisture and dust do not enter
condenser.
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3. Pipe clamp
1B-42 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
EXPANSION VALVE
INSPECTION
Refer to ªTroubleshooting Procedure Using Manifold Gauge Setº in
this section.
REMOVAL
1) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment. The
amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the
same amount added to the system.
2) Remove front grill.
3) Disconnect suction pipe (1), and liquid pipe (2) from evaporator
(Cooling unit).
CAUTION:
As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap
opened fittings so that moisture and dust may not enter
cooling unit.
4) Disconnect suction pipe, and liquid pipe from suction hose (1)
and condenser outlet pipe (2).
5) Remove pipe clamp then remove suction pipe and liquid pipe.
6) Remove expansion valve (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install expansion valve.
2) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
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1B-56 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
1. Clutch plate bolt
2. Clutch plate
3. Circlip
4. Clutch pulley
5. Washer
6. Shim
7. Oil felt ring
8. Clutch coil
9. Lip type seal
10. Compressor front head
11. Compressor body component
12. O-ring
13. Compressor thermal switch
3. Washer
(if equipped)1. Thermal switch
2. Ohmmeter
MAGNET CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (FOR SEIKO SEIKI)
INSPECTION
MAGNET CLUTCH
Inspect clutch plate and clutch pulley for signs of oil.
Check clutch pulley bearings for noise and grease leakage.
Using and ohmmeter, measure resistance of clutch coil between
clutch coil lead wire (1) and compressor body.
If measured resistance is not within tolerance, replace coil.
Standard resistance: 2.5 ± 4.5 at 20C, 68F
COMPRESSOR THERMAL SWITCH
Use an ohmmeter to check thermal switch for continuity. If there is
no continuity, replace it.
REMOVAL
1) Remove compressor assembly from vehicle. Refer to COM-
PRESSOR ASSEMBLY in this section.
2) Fix clutch plate (1) with special tool (A) and remove clutch plate
bolt (2).
Special Tool
(A): 09991-06020
NOTE:
Do not reuse armature plate nut.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-59
PUSH
3. Cylinder
4. Case
5. O-ring
2. Bearing puller
LIP TYPE SEAL (FOR SEIKO SEIKI)
REMOVAL
1) Remove magnet clutch assembly, referring to ªMAGNET
CLUTCH ASSEMBLYº in this section.
2) Remove compressor front head (1) mounting bolt (10 pcs.).
3) Remove compressor front head (1) by pushing cylinder shaft
(2).
NOTE:
Be careful not to remove cylinder from case.
4) Remove O-ring.
5) Remove lip seal from compressor front head (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Press-fit lip seal (1) into compressor front head (2) using special
tool (E).
Special Tool
(E): 09991-06050
CAUTION:
Do not reuse mechanical seal once removed from com-
pressor.
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1B-60 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
1. Front head
2) Coat special tool (F) surface with oil and place it on the shaft.
Special Tool
(F): 09991-06040
3) Install O-ring (2) to case.
4) Apply compressor (refringent) oil to lip seal and O-ring.
5) Install compressor front head (1).
6) Tighten compressor front head bolt.
Tightening Torque
(a): 14 N
.m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Be sure to use new front head bolt washer.
Tighten bolt (a) first, and next (b).
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3
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-1
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis Table 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIRE DIAGNOSIS3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Irregular and / or Premature Wear 3-6. . . . . . .
Wear Indicator 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radial Tire Waddle 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radial Tire Lead 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
DIAGNOSIS3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT END ALIGNMENT3A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER STEERING SYSTEM3B1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN3C1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT SUSPENSION3D-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION3E-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEELS AND TIRES3F-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
GENERAL DIAGNOSIS
Since the problems in steering, suspension, wheels and tires involve several systems, they must all be considered
when diagnosing a complaint. To avoid using the wrong symptom, always road test the vehicle first.
Proceed with the following preliminary inspections and correct any defects which are found.
1) Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven wear.
2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for loose or damaged parts.
3) Spin front wheel. Inspect for out-of-round tires, out-of-balance tires, bent rims, loose and / or rough wheel bear-
ings.
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Vehicle Pulls (Leads)Mismatched or uneven tires.
Tires not adequately inflated.
Broken or sagging springs.
Radial tire lateral force.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Disturbed rear axle alignment.
Brake dragging in one road wheel.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts.Replace tire.
Adjust tire pressure.
Replace spring.
Replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Check rear axle alignment.
Repair front brake.
Tighten or replace suspension part.
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ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Abnormal or
Excessive Tire WearSagging or broken springs.
Tire out of balance.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Faulty shock absorber.
Hard driving.
Overloaded vehicle.
Tires not rotating.
Worn or loose road wheel bearings.
Wobbly wheel or tires.
Tires not adequately inflated.Replace spring.
Adjust balance or replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace tire.
Replace tire.
Replace or rotate tire.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace wheel or tire.
Adjust the pressure.
Wheel TrampBlister or bump on tire.
Improper shock absorber action.Replace tire.
Replace shock absorber.
Shimmy, Shake or
VibrationTire or wheel out of balance.
Loose wheel bearings.
Worn tie rod ends.
Worn lower ball joints.
Excessive wheel runout.
Blister or bump on tire.
Excessively loaded radial runout of
tire / wheel assembly.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Loose or worn tie-rod end.
Loose steering gear case bolts.Balance wheels or replace tire and /
or wheel.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace tie rod end.
Replace front suspension control
arm.
Repair or replace wheel and / or tire.
Replace tire.
Replace tire or wheel.
Check front end alignment.
Tighten or replace tie-rod end.
Tighten case bolts.
Hard SteeringBind in tie rod end ball studs or
lower ball joints.
Disturbed front end alignment.
Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
Tire not adequately inflated.
Bind in steering column.
Low fluid level, loose drive belt or
malfunction of power steering system.
(if equipped with P / S)Replace tie rod end or front
suspension control arm.
Check front end alignment.
Check and adjust steering gear box.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Repair or replace.
Check and correct.
