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1B-44 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
REFRIGERANT PIPES AND HOSES
INSPECTION
1) Use a leak tester to check hoses and pipes for any gas leakage.
2) Check each hose or pipe clamp for tightness.
Retighten or replace loose clamp as required, if any.
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 must be added to the system when reinstal-
ling.
2) Replace defective hose or pipe.
CAUTION:
As soon as the above hose or pipe is disconnected, cap
its opened fitting to prevent moisture and dust from en-
tering.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal procedure to install refrigerant line.
2) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
INSPECTION OF IDLE SPEED WITH A / C ON
For G16 and J20 engines model, refer to Section 6E1.
For H25 engine model, refer to Section 6E2.
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1B-50 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
REMOVAL
1) Run engine at idle with A / C ON for 10 minutes.
2) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
3) Recover refrigerant from refrigeration system using recovery
and recycling equipment.
NOTE:
The amount of compressor oil at removed must be mea-
sured and the same amount must be poured when installing
the compressor.
4) Disconnect thermal protector lead wire.
5) Disconnect suction and discharge hoses from compressor as-
sembly.
NOTE:
Cap open fitting immediately to keep moisture out of sys-
tem.
6)For G16 engine:
Remove compressor drive belt by loosening compressor as-
sembly mounting bolts.
For J20 engine:
Remove generator belt. Refer to Section 6H.
For H25 engine:
Remove compressor drive belt by loosening tension pulley bolt.
7) Remove compressor with magnet clutch assembly from its
mount.
8) If compressor assembly is replaced. Drain oil from compressor
assembly, and measure its amount.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-51
G16 engine
J20 engine
H25 engine
3. Compressor pulley
4. Crankshaft pulley
INSTALLATION
FOR IWATA PRODUCTION VEHICLE
1) Pour new compressor oil. The amount must be the same with
the amount measured in REMOVAL.
NOTE:
Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up
with following amount of oil.
Amount of oil in compressor: 120 cm
3 (120 cc, 7.5 in3)
2)For G16 engine:
Install compressor assembly temporarily to bracket, then install
compressor drive belt (2).
For J20 and H25 engines:
Install compressor assembly to its bracket.
Tighten bolts (a) first, then (b).
Tightening Torque
(a), (b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect suction and discharge hoses to compressor assembly.
4)For G16 engine:
Tension compressor drive belt (2) by tightening compressor as-
sembly mounting bolts. Refer to Section 3B1 for drive belt ten-
sion.
Tighten bolt (a) first, then (b).
Tightening Torque
(a), (b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
For J20 engine:
Install generator belt (1). Refer to Section 6H for details.
For H25 engine:
Install compressor drive belt (2). Refer to Section 3B1 for instal-
lation and belt tension.
5) Connect thermal protector lead wire.
6) Evacuate and charge system according to previously described
procedure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.
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1B-52 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
G16 engine
J20 engine
3. Compressor pulley
4. Crankshaft pulley
FOR CAMI PRODUCTION VEHICLE
1) Pour new compressor oil. The amount must be the same with
the amount measured in REMOVAL.
NOTE:
Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up
with the following amount of oil.
Amount of oil in compressor: 120 cm
3 (120 cc, 7.5 in3)
2)For G16 engine:
Install compressor assembly temporarily to bracket, then install
compressor drive belt (2).
For J20 engine:
Install compressor assembly to its bracket.
Tighten bolts (a).
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect suction and discharge hoses to compressor assembly.
4)For G16 engine:
Tension compressor drive belt (2) by tightening compressor as-
sembly mounting bolts. Refer to Section 3B1 for drive belt ten-
sion.
Tighten bolt (a) first, then (b).
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
For J20 engine:
Install generator belt (1). Refer to Section 6H for details.
5) Connect thermal protector lead wire.
6) Evacuate and charge system according to previously described
procedure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.
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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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STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-3
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Too Much Play in
SteeringWheel bearings worn.
Loose steering gear case bolts.
Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
Worn steering shaft joints.
Worn tie rod ends or tie rod
inside ball joints.
Worn lower ball joints.Replace wheel bearing.
Tighten.
Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Replace joint.
Replace tie rod end or steering
gear case.
Replace front suspension control
arm.
Poor ReturnabilityBind in tie rod end ball studs.
Bind in ball joints.
Bind in steering column.
Poorly lubricated rack and pinion.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
Disturbed front end alignment.
Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)
Tires not adequately inflated.Replace tie rod end.
Replace ball joint.
Repair or replace.
Check, repair or lubricate rack and
pinion.
Check and adjust front end
alignment.
Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Adjust pressure.
Steering Noise
(Rattle or Chuckle)Loose bolts and nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings.
Worn or sticky tie rod ends.
Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering gear
case)Retighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Check and adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Abnormal Noise,
Front EndWorn, sticky or loose tie rod
ends, lower ball joints, tie rod
inside ball joints or drive shaft
joints.
Damaged shock absorbers, struts
or mountings.
Worn control arm bushings.
Loose stabilizer bar.
Loose wheel nuts.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged
wheel bearings.
Broken suspension springs.
Poorly lubricated or worn strut
bearings.Replace tie rod end, control arm,
steering gear case or drive shaft
joint.
Replace or repair.
Replace.
Tighten bolts or replace bushes.
Tighten wheel nuts.
Tighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Lubricate or replace strut bearing.
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3-4 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Wander or Poor
Steering StabilityMismatched or uneven tires.
Loose ball joints and tie rod
ends.
Faulty shock absorbers / struts or
mounting.
Loose stabilizer bar.
Broken or sagging springs.
Rack and pinion not properly adjusted.
(if equipped with manual steering
gear case)
Disturbed front end alignment.Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Replace suspension control arm or
tie rod end.
Replace absorber / strut or repair
mounting.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushes.
Replace spring.
Check or adjust rack and pinion
torque.
Check and adjust front end alignment.
Erratic Steering when
BrakingWorn wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs.
Leaking wheel cylinder or caliper.
Warped discs.
Badly worn brake linings.
Drum is out of round in some brakes.
Wheel tires are inflated unequally.
Defective wheel cylinders.
Disturbed front end alignment.Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Repair or replace wheel cylinder or
caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake shoe lining.
Replace brake drum.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace or repair wheel cylinder.
Check front end alignment.
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
Right-to-left trim height
(H) difference should be
within 15 mm (0.6 in.)
with curb weight.
*Same with rear side.Broken or sagging springs.
Overloaded.
Incorrect springs.Replace spring.
Check loading.
Replace spring.
Ride Too SoftFaulty shock absorber or struts.Replace shock absorber or strut.
Suspension BottomsOverloaded.
Faulty shocks or struts.
Incorrect broken or sagging springs.Check loading.
Replace shock absorber or strut.
Replace spring.
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STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES 3-5
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Body Leans or Sways
in CornersLoose stabilizer bar.
Faulty shock absorbers, struts
or mounting.
Broken or sagging springs.
Overloaded.Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bushes.
Replace shock absorber, strut or
tighten mounting.
Replace spring.
Check loading.
Cupped TiresFront struts defective.
Worn wheel bearings.
Excessive tire or wheel run-out.
Worn ball joints.
Tire out of balance.Replace strut.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace tire or wheel disc.
Replace front suspension control
arm.
Adjust tire balance.