2002 HONDA PASSPORT wheel alignment

166Driving Tips
indicator in three or more places
around the tire.
Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. You should get
your vehicle’
s suspension parts
inspected often, and aligned when
needed.
The tires were properly balanced
at the factory. They may need to
be rebalanced at some time before
they are worn out. Have your
dealer check the tires if you feel a
consistent vibration while driving.
A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from
the wheel for repair.
Make sure the installer balances
the wheels when you have new
tires installed. This increases riding comfort and tire life. Your
vehicle’
s original tires were
dynamic or “spin” balanced at the
factory. For best results, have the
installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Tire Rotation
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, you
should have the tires rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
FRONT
4 WHEEL 5 WHEEL
Move the tires to the positions
shown in the diagram each time
they are rotated.
Replacing Tires and Wheels
The tires that came with your
vehicle were selected to match its
performance capabilities while
providing the best combination of
handling, ride comfort, and long
life. You should replace them with
radial tires of the same size, load
range, speed rating, and maximum
cold tire pressure rating (as shown
on the tire’ s sidewall). Mixing
radial and bias-ply tires on your
vehicle can reduce its braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy.

171Driving Tips
air cleaner, so it’
s important to
replace the air cleaner filter at
required intervals. See “Care and
Maintenance.” A dirty air cleaner
filter reduces engine performance
and can waste fuel.
Air Conditioning
Turn off the air conditioning when
it is not needed. The air
conditioning compressor is not on
in this position and the reduced
engine load can improve fuel
economy.
Tuned Engine
An engine that is properly
maintained will provide better
fuel economy than one that is not.
One misfiring spark plug will cut
fuel economy significantly, and
will make a difference in the
amount of pollution emitted from
your vehicle. Excessive Weight
Fuel economy is related to the
work the engine must do. The
heavier the load, the more fuel it
takes to run your vehicle. Keep
weight to a minimum by removing
unnecessary luggage or cargo.
Tire Inflation
Underinflation not only causes
needless tire wear but can also
waste fuel. It’
s a good idea to
check tire pressure often and keep
your tires inflated to the pressures
shown on the tire placard located
on the driver ’s doorjamb. Wheel Alignment
Improper alignment will cause the
front tires to roll at an angle that
will result in faster tire wear. It
takes power to overcome this
improper alignment, which, in
turn, wastes fuel.
Use of 4-Wheel Drive
In normal driving, put the
4WD-2WD switch in the 2WD
position.

196Care and Maintenance
Front (4
WD Only) and
Rear Propeller Shaft 222
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Exhaust System 222
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Fuel Line and Fuel
Tank/Cap 222
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Drive Belt 222
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Timing Belt 222
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Valve Clearance 222
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Spark Plugs 223
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Clutch 223
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Fluid or Lubricant Levels 223
Power Steering 223
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Wheel Alignment 224
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Exterior 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 224
. .
Polishing and Waxing
Your Vehicle 224
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Protection of Exterior
Bright Metal Parts 224
. . . .
Care of Aluminum Wheels 224Foreign Material Deposits
224
Finish Damage 225
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Corrosion Protection 225
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Sheet Metal Damage 225
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Underbody Maintenance 225
Interior 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Steps
Before Cleaning 226
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Cleaning Fabric 227
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Cleaning General Soilage
or Water Spots From
Fabric Trim 227
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Spot Cleaning Fabric
With Solvent Cleaner 227
Removal of
Specific Stains 228
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Cleaning Vinyl
or Leather Trim 229
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Seat Belt Care 229
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces 230
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208 Care and Maintenance
Promptly take any safety
problems to your Honda dealer
for service advice.
Parking
brake — Park on a fairly
steep hill and hold the vehicle
with the parking brake only. This
checks its holding ability.
Starter safety switch (automatic
transmission) —
Check the safety
switch by trying to start the
engine in each gear. The starter
should work only with the shift
lever in the “P” (Park) or “N”
(Neutral) position.
Starter safety switch (manual
transmission) —
To check the
safety switch, place the shift lever
in “Neutral,” push the clutch
pedal halfway and try to start the
engine. The starter should not
work. The starter should work only when the clutch pedal is fully
depressed.
Transmission shift indicator
(automatic transmission)
—
Check that the indicator points to
the gear chosen.
Steering — Be alert for any
changes in steering action. An
inspection or service is needed
when the steering wheel is harder
to turn or has too much free play,
or if there are unusual sounds
when turning or parking.
Wheel alignment, balance and
tires —
Uneven or abnormal tire
wear, or pulling to the right or left
on a straight and level road may
show the need for a wheel
alignment. A vibration of the
steering wheel or seat at normal
highway speeds means wheel balancing is needed. Check tire
pressures (including the spare) at
least monthly and whenever the
vehicle is serviced (see page 163).
Brakes — Watch for the
“
BRAKE” light coming on. Other
signs of possible brake trouble are
such things as repeated pulling to
one side when braking, unusual
sounds when braking or between
brake applications, or increased
brake pedal travel. If you note one
of these conditions, have the
system checked at once and
repaired if needed.
Owner Safety Checks

224Care and Maintenance
Wheel Alignment
Proper wheel alignment improves
tire mileage. Your vehicle’s
suspension parts should be
inspected often and aligned when
needed (see the “Technical Data”
section). Improper alignment will
cause the front tires to roll at an
angle that will result in faster tire
wear.
Proper tire balancing provides the
best riding comfort and helps
reduce tire tread wear.
Out-of-balance tires can cause
annoying vibration and uneven
tire wear such as cupping and flat
spots.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your
vehicle ’s finish is to keep it clean by
frequent washings. Wash the vehicle
with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not use hot water or wash in
direct sunlight. Do not use strong
soap or chemical detergents. All
cleaning agents should be promptly
flushed from the surface and not
allowed to dry on the finish.
Polishing and Waxing
Your Vehicle
Polishing is recommended to
remove accumulated residue and
eliminate any “weathered”
appearance.
Your Honda dealer offers several
polishes and cleaners that have
proven to maintain the original
finish appearance and durability.
Protection of Exterior
Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned
regularly to keep their luster.
Washing with water is all that is
usually needed. However, chrome
polish may be used on chrome or
stainless steel trim, if necessary. A
coating of wax, rubbed to a high
polish, is recommended for all bright
metal parts.
Care of Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum wheels have a
clear-coat finish similar to paint.
Use a chamois skin, sponge or
other soft material when washing
the wheels.
Foreign Material Deposits
Calcium chloride and other salts,
ice melting agents, road oil and
tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
Exterior

238Technical Data
Front Suspension
Independent wishbone arms, torsion bar springs with
stabilizer bar.
Front Wheel Alignment
Toe-in2

2 mm (0.08 in.)–
Camber0°
30No more than 30 
side-to-side variation
Caster2
30 
45No more than 30 
side-to-side variation
Rear Suspension
5-link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar and direct
double-acting shock absorbers.
Rear Wheel Alignment
Toe-in0
5 mm (0.2 in.)
Camber0°
1°
Toe-Axis
1

Steering
Rack and pinion.
Service Brake
Hydraulic Front: Disc brake.
Rear: Self-adjusting drum brake, leading-trailing (2
WD model).
Disc brake (4
WD model).
Parking Brake
Mechanical, operating on rear wheels (2
WD model).
Mechanical, drum in disc, duo-servo, manual-adjusting,
operating on rear wheels (4
WD model).
Battery
Voltage (V)12
Cold-cranking performance (Amp)600
Reserve capacity (Min.)125
BCI group no.24

266
WheelAdjusting the Steering
115. . . .
Alignment and Balance
171, 224. . . . . . .
Replacement
167, 169. . . . . . .
Windows Cleaning
71, 74, 230. . . . . . . . .
Power
107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Cleaning
71, 74, 230. . . . . . . . .
Defroster
122. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washers
70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Drive Indicator
'(\b)$. . . .
Wiper, Rear Window
74. . . . . . .
Wipers, Windshield, Operation
70
Worn Tires165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
191.
Wrench, Tire
188. . . . . . . . . . . . .