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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L) 6A-11
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Engine overheating Level of Engine Coolant too low Replenish
Fan clutch defective Replace
Thermostat defective Replace
Engine Coolant pump defective Correct or replace
Radiator clogged Clean or replace
Radiator filler cap defective Replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase too
low or wrong engine oil Change or replenish
Resistance in exhaust system
increased Clean exhaust system or replace
defective parts
Throttle Position Sensor adjustment
incorrect Replace with Throttle Valve ASM
Throttle Position Sensor circuit open
or shorted Correct or replace
Cylinder head gasket damaged Replace
Engine overcooling Thermostat defective Replace (Use a thermostat set to
open at 82C (180F))
Engine lacks compression ———— Refer to Hard Start
Others Tire inflation pressure abnormal Adjust to recommended pressures
Brake drag Adjust
Clutch slipping Adjust or replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase too
high Correct level of engine oil
EGR valve defective Replace
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6-8 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Level of Engine Coolant too low Replenish
Thermo switch or fan motor
defective Replace
Thermostat defective Replace
Engine Coolant pump defective Correct or replace
Radiator clogged Clean or replace
Radiator filter cap defective Replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too low or wrong oil in engine Change or replenish
Resistance in exhaust system
increased Clean exhaust system or replace
defective parts
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Adjust Wide Open Throttle switch
setting
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Cylinder head gasket damaged Replace
Cooling Fan clutch defective Replace
Fan belt slipping Adjust tension of V-belt or replace
V-belt
Engine overcooling Thermostat defective Replace (Use a thermostat set to
open at 92C (197.6F))
Engine lacks compression - Refer to Hard Start
Others Tire inflation pressure abnormal Adjust to recommend pressures
Brake drag Adjust
Clutch slipping Adjust or replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too high Correct level of engine oil
Engine Noisy
Abnormal engine noise often consists of various
noises originating in rotating parts, sliding parts and
other moving parts of the engine. It is, therefore,
advisable to locate the source of noise systematically.
Condition Possible cause Correction
Noise from crank journals or from
crank bearings
(Faulty crank journals and crank
bearings usually make dull noise
that becomes more evident when
accelerating) Oil clearance increased due to
worn crank journals or crank
bearings Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crankshaft out of round Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crank bearing seized Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
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FRONT ALIGNMENT 3A-3
Inspection
Before making any adjustments affecting caster, camber or
toe-in, the following front end inspection should be made.
1. Inspect the tires for proper inflation pressure. Refer to
Main Data and Specifications in Wheel and Tire System
section.
2. Make sure that the vehicle is unlade condition (Withno
passenger or loading).
3. Make sure that the spare tire is installed at the normal
position.
4. Inspect the front wheel bearings for proper adjustment.
Refer to Front Hub and Disc Overhaul in Suspension
section.
5. Inspect the ball joints and tie rod ends. If excessive
looseness is noted, correct before adjusting. Refer to
Steering Linkage in this section.
6. Inspect the wheel and tires for run-out. Refer to Wheel
Replacement in Wheel and Tire System section.
7. Inspect the trim height. If not within specifications, the
correction must be made before adjusting caster.
8. Inspect the steering unit for looseness at the frame.
9. Inspect shock absorbers for leaks or any noticeable noise.
Refer to Shock Absorber in Suspension section.
10. Inspect the control arms or stabilizer bar attachment fo
r
looseness. Refer to Suspension section.
11. Inspect the front end alignment using alignment equipment.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
12. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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FRONT ALIGNMENT 3A-13
450R100002-X
FRT Buffer clearance (Reference Data)
42 (High ride suspension), 44
29.7(1.17)
Adjustment
Adjust the trim height by means of the adjusting bolt on the
height control arms.
1. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressures.
2. Park the vehicle on a level ground and move the front of the
vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.
410RS001
3. Make necessary adjustment with the adjusting bolt on the
height control arms.
RTW340SH000201-X
RR Buffer clearance (Reference Data) mm(in)
4
2 (High ride suspension), 4
4
80.0 (3.15)
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3D-16 REAR SUSPENSION
4. HARSHNESS
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Bushings in suspension
System
Tire inflation pressure
Retighten or replace
Replace
Adjust
Loosen or broken
Defective
Incorrect
Tires for out of balance
Adjust or replace
Replace tires
Incorrect
Noise does not have any
specific pattern
OK
NG NG NG NG NG
OK OK Road test vehicle(Noise has a
certain pattern)
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WHEELS AND TIRES 3E-11
Shoulder wear (generally
wear develops on outer
shoulder).
Camber or toe-in
incorrect.Shoulder wear
caused by repeated
hard-cornering.
Wear on shoulders at points
opposed to each other.
Tire or wheel out of
round or distorted.Play in bearings or
ball joint.
Premature wear on
shoulders.
Flexing of tire excessive due
to under-inflation.
One-sided feather edging.
Wear caused by
repeated hard-
cornering.Camber or toe-in
incorrect.