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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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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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1. Pin
2. Stub shaft (Rotor)
3. Torsion bar
4. Sleeve
5. Bearing
6. Pinion
7. Gear box
8. Rack
9. Ferrule
10. Valve case
POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-3
STEERING GEAR BOX
The steering gear box consists of two sections: one including a cyl-
inder and the other a valve. Main components of the cylinder sec-
tion are a gear box, a rack and a tube and those of the valve section
are a valve case, a sleeve and a stub shaft. The sleeve is linked with
the pinion through a pin and the valve and stub shaft are integrated
into one unit. Then the pinion and the stub shaft are linked to each
other by means of the torsion bar.
Thus, when the stub shaft moves, the valve changes its position,
thereby switching the hydraulic passage from the pump to the cylin-
der to help steering operation.
When turning the steering wheel feels heavy due to P / S fluid leak-
age or for some other reason (i.e., when in the manual steering
mode), the stub shaft and pinion are in direct linkage and the force
is output directly through the pinion and rack.
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1. Suction connector
2. O-ring
3. Pressure switch
4. Flow control valve
(Relief valve)
5. Spring
6. Plug
7. Pump cover
8. Cam ring
9. Vane
10. Rotor
11. Snap ring
12. Side plate
13. Pulley (pump shaft)
14. Oil seal
15. Pump body
16. Flow control valve Assembly
3B1-4 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
POWER STEERING (P / S) PUMP
The power steering pump is a vane type and is driven by the V-ribbed belt from the crankshaft.
ModelVane type
Hydraulic
pressure
controlRelieved
pressure
6500 kPa (65 kg / cm2, 924 psi)
G16 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7000 kPa (70 kg / cm
2, 995 psi)
J20 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7350 kPa (73.5 kg / cm
2, 1045 psi)
H25 Type engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ControlFlow control valve
deviceRelief valve
Power steering
pressure switch
Switch turns on (closes) when the
pressure is higher than 2500 ± 3500 kPa
(25 ± 35 kg / cm
2, 356 ± 498 psi).
ECM uses this signal for idle speed control.
Capacity0.70 ± 0.75
(1.48 / 1.23 ± 1.58 / 1.32 US / Imp. pt)
Specified fluidDEXRONII, DEXRONIII A / T fluid
or equivalent
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
As the discharge rate of the P/S pump increases in proportion to the
pump revolution speed, a flow control valve is added to control it so
that the optimum amount of fluid for steering operation is supplied
according to the engine speed (driving condition).
Described below is its operation at different engine speed.
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3B1-6 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Vehicle pulls to
one side during
straight drivingMismatched or uneven tire
Low or uneven tire inflation pressure
Brake dragging in one wheel
Front end alignment out of order
Rear end alignment out of order
Malfunction of control valve in gear boxReplace tire.
Inflate tires to proper pressure or
adjust right & left tires inflation
pressure.
Repair.
Check and adjust front end
alignment.
Check and adjust rear end
alignment.
Replace gear box.
Steering wheel
play is large and
vehicle wandersRefer to ªDiagnosisº in Section 3.
Fluid leakageLoose joints of (hydraulic pressure)
pipes and hoses
Deformed or damaged pipes or hosesRetighten.
Replace defective part.
Abnormal noiseAir drawn in due to insufficient amount of fluid
Air mixed into fluid from pipes or hoses
Slipping (loose) P / S belt
Worn P / S belt
Loose gear box fastening bolt
Loose linkage or joints
Pipes or hoses in contact with part of
vehicle body
Vanes of P / S pump defective
Malfunction of control valve in gear box
Bearing of P / S pump shaft defectiveAdd fluid and purge air.
Replace pipes or hoses.
Adjust belt tension.
Replace belt.
Retighten bolts.
Retighten.
Install pipes and hoses correctly.
Replace defective part.
Replace gear box.
Replace bearing.
No idle upPower steering pressure switch defectiveReplace power steering
pressure switch.
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POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-7
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL PLAY CHECK
Check steering wheel for looseness or rattle by trying to move it in
its shaft direction and lateral direction.
If found defective, repair or replace.
Check steering wheel for play, holding car in straight forward condi-
tion on the ground and with engine stopped.
Steering wheel play ªaº: 0 ± 30 mm (0 ± 1.2 in.)
If steering wheel play is not within specification, inspect as follows
and replace if found defective.
Tie-rod end ball stud for wear
Lower ball joint for wear
Steering shaft joint for wear
Steering pinion or rack gear for wear or breakage
Each part for looseness
STEERING FORCE CHECK
1) Place vehicle on level road and set steering wheel at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that tire inflation pressure is as specified. (Refer to tire
placard.)
3) Start engine and keep it running till power steering fluid is
warmed to 50 to 60C (122 to 140F).
4) With engine idling, measure steering force by pulling spring ba-
lancer hooked on steering wheel in tangential direction.
Steering force: Less than 50 N (5.0 kg, 11.0 lb)
POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECK
With engine stopped, check fluid level indicated on P / S fluid reser-
voir, which should be between ªMAXº and ªMINº marks. If it is lower
than ªMINº mark, fill fluid up to ªMAXº mark.
NOTE:
Be sure to use an specified power steering fluid.
Fluid level should be checked when fluid is cool.
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2. A / C compressor
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3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Tension pulley
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[D] [C] [A]
1. P / S pump pulley
2. A / C compressor
pulley (if equipped)
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Tension pulley
5. Tension pulley bolts[A]: G16 type engine with A / C
[B]: G16 type engine without A / C
[C]: H25 type engine with A / C
[D]: H25 type engine without A / C
[B]
3B1-8 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT
NOTE:
For J20 Type engine, refer to Section 6H ªGENERATOR BELTº.
INSPECTION
Check that belt is free from any damage and properly fitted in pulley
groove.
BELT TENSION CHECK
Check belt tension by measuring how much it deflects when
pushed at intermediate point between pulleys with about 10 kg
(22 lb) force.
Deflection of P / S belt:
6 ± 9 mm (0.24 ± 0.35 in.) G16 Type engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 ± 7 mm (0.16 ± 0.28 in.) H25 Type engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
[For G16 Type engine]
a) To adjust P / S pump drive belt tension, use adjusting bolt of com-
pressor for A / C equipped vehicles and that of P / S pump for ve-
hicles without A / C.
b) Adjust belt tension to above specification.
c) Then tighten adjusting and mounting bolts to specified torque.
[For J20 Type engine]
To adjust P / S pump drive belt tension, refer to ªGENERATOR
BELTº in Section 6H.
[For H25 Type engine]
a) To adjust P / S pump drive belt tension, loosen tension pulley
bolts and turn tension pulley using hexagon wrench.
b) Adjust belt tension to above specification.
Then tighten tension pulley bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Tension pulley bolts: 25 N
.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lb-ft)