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3C-58 FRONT SUSPENSION
4. STIFF STEERING WHEEL
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Steering gear box or steering
linkage
Steering linkage
Steering gear
Wheel alignment
Replace the part
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Insufficient lubricants or
impurities present; or
excessively worn
Deformed
Worn or damaged
Incorrect
Replace
Stiff or damaged or lack of
grease
OK OK OK OK OK
NG NG NG NG NG
OK
Upper and ball joint
Steering column with turn
signal switch
Replace
Interference abrasion
NG
Tire pressure
Adjust
Improper
NG
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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-59
5. NOISES
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Lubricating oil and grease for
upper and lower ball joint
Shock absorber
Stabilizer fixing nuts and bolts
Upper and lower links
bushings
Replace
Replace
Retighten
Replace
Insufficient
Faulty
Loose
Worn
Shock absorber fixing nut and
bolt
Retighten
Loose
Continued on the next pageOK OK OK OK
NG NG NG NG NG
OK
Upper and lower ball joint
Replace
Damaged
NG
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3C-60 FRONT SUSPENSION
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Steering linkage and steering
gearReplaceWorn
AdjustImproper OK
NG NG
OKTire pressure Continued from the previous page
Steering unit fixing bolts and
linkageRetightenLoose
Adjust or replaceIncorrect adjustment or
abrasion OK
NG NG
OKFront wheel bearing
Lubricating oil and grease to
steering linkageReplaceInsufficient NG OK
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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-61
6. EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Front wheel bearing
Steering linkage
Adjust or replace
Replace
Incorrect adjustment or
abrasion
Worn
Replace
Worn
NG NG NG
OK OK Upper, and lower links,
bushing (4
2 Except high
ride suspension)
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3C-62 FRONT SUSPENSION
7. GRATING TIRE NOISE
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Tire pressure
Knuckle spindle and steering
linkage
Adjust
Replace
Improper
Deformed
Suspension fixing boltReplace
Adjust
Loose
Incorrect
OK
NG NG NG NG
OK OKWheel alignment
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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-63
8. EXCESSIVELY OR PARTIALLY WORN TIRE
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Brake adjustment
Wheel alignment
Adjust
Adjust
Incorrect
Incorrect
Front wheel bearingReplace
Adjust
Faulty
Improper
OK
NG NG NG NG
OK OKTire pressure
Tire rotationRotate tires at recomended
intervalsNot rotated OK
NG
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3C-64 FRONT SUSPENSION
MEMO
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REAR SUSPENSION 3D-1
SECTION 3D
REAR SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Main Data and Specifications...........................................................................................3D- 2
Torque Specifications........................................................................................................ 3D- 3
Rear Suspension................................................................................................................3D- 4
General Description ...................................................................................................... 3D- 4
Leaf Spring and Shock Absorber ..................................................................................... 3D- 5
Leaf Spring and Associated Parts ............................................................................... 3D- 5
Removal .........................................................................................................................3D- 6
Inspection and Repair ................................................................................................... 3D- 7
Installation ..................................................................................................................... 3D- 8
Leaf Spring Assembly ....................................................................................................... 3D- 9
Disassembly .................................................................................................................. 3D- 9
Inspection and Repair ................................................................................................... 3D- 9
Reassembly ................................................................................................................... 3D- 10
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 3D- 11
