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1. P / S fluid reservoir
2. Gauge valve (shut)
3. Oil pressure gauge
4. P / S pump
5. P / S gear box
1. P / S fluid reservoir
2. Gauge valve (open)
3. Oil pressure gauge
4. P / S pump
5. P / S gear box
POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM 3B1-11
5) Check relief pressure
Increase engine speed to about 1,500 r / min (rpm). Close
gauge valve gradually while watching pressure increase indi-
cated by gauge and take reading of relief pressure (maximum
hydraulic pressure).
Relief pressure:
6200 ± 7000 kPa
(62 ± 70 kg / cm
2, 882 ± 995 psi) G16 Type engine. . . . . . .
6700 ± 7500 kPa
(67 ± 75 kg / cm
2, 953 ± 1067 psi) J20 Type engine. . . . . . .
7050 ± 7850 kPa
(70.5 ± 78.5 kg / cm
2, 1003 ± 1116 psi) H25 Type engine. .
When it is higher than specified values, possible cause is mal-
function of relief valve.
When it is lower than specified values, possible cause is either
failure of P / S pump or settling of relief valve spring.
CAUTION:
Be sure not to close gauge valve for longer than 10 se-
conds.
Next, open gauge valve fully and increase engine speed to
about 1,500 r / min (rpm). Then turn steering wheel to the left
or right fully and take reading of relief pressure.
Relief pressure:
6200 ± 7000 kPa
(62 ± 70 kg / cm
2, 882 ± 995 psi) G16 Type engine. . . . . . .
6700 ± 7500 kPa
(67 ± 75 kg / cm
2, 953 ± 1067 psi) J20 Type engine. . . . . . .
7050 ± 7850 kPa
(70.5 ± 78.5 kg / cm
2, 1003 ± 1116 psi) H25 Type engine. .
When it is higher than specified values, possible cause is mal-
function of relief valve.
When it is lower than specified values, possible cause is failure
in steering gear box. Replace gear box.
CAUTION:
Be sure not to hold steering wheel at fully turned posi-
tion for longer than 10 seconds.
BOOT
STEERING RACK BOOT CHECK
Check boot for crack and damage which, if any, means possibility
of rusty gear, entry of dust or lack of grease. Also, check if any of
such faulty conditions exists.
Check steering rack boot for dent or breakage.
If there is a dent, keep boot in most compressed state for some se-
conds to correct dent.
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3B1-12 POWER STEERING (P / S) SYSTEM
TIE-ROD END BOOT CHECK
Check boot for crack and damage and if any, replace it with a new
one.
AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE
1) Hoist the front end of vehicle and apply safety stands.
2) Fill P / S fluid reservoir with fluid up to specified level.
NOTE:
Before starting engine, place transmission gear shift lever
in ªNeutralº (shift selector lever to ªPº range for A / T mod-
el), and set parking brake.
3) After running engine at idling speed for 3 to 5 seconds, stop it
and add fluid to satisfy specification.
4) With engine stopped, turn steering wheel to the right and left as
far as it stops, repeat it a few times and fill fluid to specified level.
5) With engine running at idling speed, repeat stop-to-stop turn of
steering wheel till all foams in P / S fluid reservoir are gone.
NOTE:
Make sure to bleed air completely. If air remains in fluid, P / S
pump may make humming noise or steering wheel may feel
heavy.
6) Finally check to make sure that fluid is filled to specified level.
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1. Steering column
2. Mounting bolt
3. Steering column lower seal
4. Dash panel
1. Steering column lower seal
In engine room
In cabin
3C-8 STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
4) Check steering column lower seal for breakage or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
5) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering lower shaft assem-
bly or steering column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
After tightening steering column mounting bolts, steering
shaft joint bolts should be tightened.
After tightening steering column lower bolts, steering col-
umn upper bolts should be tightened.
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight-
ahead position.
2) If equipped with shift (key) interlock cable, install shift (key) inter-
lock cable to ignition switch.
3) Install steering column assembly to dash panel and upper
bracket so that boss of steering column lower seal and all around
it project out of hole in dash panel into engine room. Tighten
steering column lower bolts (4 pieces) first and then upper bolts
(2 pieces) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
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1. Steering column
2. Mounting bolt
3. Steering column lower seal
4. Dash panel
1. Steering column lower seal
In engine room
In cabin
1. Shift (key) interlock cable
2. Screw
3C1-12 AIR BAG STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
4) Check steering column lower seal for breakage or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
5) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering lower shaft assem-
bly or steering column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
After tightening steering column mounting bolts, steering
shaft joint bolts should be tightened.
1) Be sure that front wheels and steering wheel are in straight-
ahead position.
2) If equipped with shift (key) interlock cable, install shift (key) inter-
lock cable to ignition switch.
Tightening Torque
(a): 2.2 N
.m (0.22 kg-m, 1.6 lb-ft)
3) Install steering column assembly to dash panel and upper
bracket so that boss of steering column lower seal and all around
it project out of hole in dash panel into engine room. Tighten
steering column lower bolts (4 pieces) first and then upper bolts
(2 pieces) to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
(b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
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ªAº: Fill grease 90 ± 95 g (3.2 ± 3.4 oz)
1. Circlip
[LH] [RH] Differential side
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-7
7) Apply grease to entire surface of cage.
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ªAº: Fill grease 90 ± 95 g (3.2 ± 3.4 oz)
1. Circlip
[LH] [RH] Differential side
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT / SHAFT BEARING, OIL SEAL 4A2-7
7) Apply grease to entire surface of cage.
Use joint grease in tube included in spare part or joint grease
(99000-25120).
8) Insert cage into outer race and fit circlip into groove of outer
race.
CAUTION:
Position opening of circlip ªaº so that it will not be lined
up with a ball.
9) Apply grease to inside of outer race, and fit boot to outer race.
Fill up inside of boot with joint grease.
ªAº: Joint Grease 99000-25120
(about 90 ± 95g / 3.2 ± 3.4 oz)
10) Fitting boot to outer race, adjust so that measurements ªbº and
ªcº become as indicated in figure.
Length ªbº: 203.2 ± 213.2 mm
(8.00 ± 8.40 in.)
196.8 ± 206.8 mm
(7.75 ± 8.14 in.) M/T vehicle with . . . . . . . . .
H25 engine
ªcº: 125.5 ± 135.5 mm
(4.94 ± 5.33 in.)
127.5 ± 137.5 mm
(5.02 ± 5.41 in.) M/T vehicle with . . . . . . . . .
H25 engine
Before fixing boot band, insert screwdriver into boot on joint
side and allow air to enter boot so that air pressure in boot be-
comes the same as atmospheric pressure.
11) Clamp boot band. Check boots for distortion or dent.
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4B-2 PROPELLER SHAFTS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS TABLE
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Abnormal noiseLoose universal joint bolt.
Spider bearing worn out or stuck.
Wear spider.Tighten universal joint bolt.
Replace.
Replace propeller shaft.
VibrationDeformed propeller shaft.Replace.
PROPELLER SHAFT JOINT CHECK
If universal joints are suspected of producing chattering or rattling
noise, inspect them for wear. Check to see if cross spider rattles in
yokes or if splines are worn down and replace defective propeller
shaft with new one.
Noise coming from universal joint can be easily distinguished from
other noises because rhythm of chattering or rattling is in step with
cruising speed. Noise is pronounced particularly on standing start
or in coasting condition (when braking effect of engine is showing
in the drive line).
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5-6 BRAKES
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Brake warning light
turns on after
engine startParking brake applied.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid.
Brake fluid leaking from brake line.
Brake warning light circuit faulty.
Malfunctioning EBD system, if equipped
with ABS.Release parking brake and check
that brake warning light turns off.
Add brake fluid.
Investigate leaky point, correct it and
add brake fluid.
Repair circuit.
Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
Brake warning light
turns on when
brake is appliedBrake fluid leaking from brake line.
Insufficient amount of brake fluid.Investigate leaky point, correct it and
add brake fluid.
Add brake fluid.
Brake warning light
fails to turn on
even when parking
brake is appliedBulb burnt out.
Brake warning light circuit open.Replace bulb.
Repair circuit.
ABS warning light
does not turn on
for 2 sec. after
ignition switch has
turned ONBulb burnt out.
ABS warning light circuit open, if equipped
with ABS. (including check relay)Replace bulb.
Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
ABS warning light
remains on after
ignition switch has
turned on for 2 sec.Malfunctioning ABS, if equipped with ABS.Check system referring to
ªDIAGNOSISº of ABS section.
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1. Stop light switch
BRAKES 5-9
BRAKE PEDAL FREE HEIGHT CHECK
Remove foot rest and displace carpet and dash silencer(s) so as to
measure brake pedal free height between pedal face and asphalt
sheet installed on dash panel.
Brake pedal free height ªaº from asphalt sheet:
208 ± 218 mm (8.19 ± 8.58 in.)
If the measurement is not within the specification, check the posi-
tion of booster push rod clevis and / or stop light switch according
to the instruction shown in this section.
The free height varies depending on installation position of booster
push rod clevis and stop light switch.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment should be made as follows when installing switch. Pull
up brake pedal toward you and while holding it there, adjust switch
position so that clearance between end of thread and brake pedal
return cushion (shown as ªbº in figure).
Then tighten lock nut to specified torque.
Clearance ªbº: 1.5 ± 2.0 mm (0.06 ± 0.08 in.)
Tightening Torque
(b): 7.5 N
.m (0.75 kg-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL CHECK
1) Remove foot rest and displace carpet and dash silencer(s).
2) Start engine.
3) Depress brake pedal a few times.
4) With brake pedal depressed with approximately 30 kg (66 lbs)
load, measure pedal to asphalt sheet clearance ªcº.
Clearance ªcº: over 115 mm (4.53 in.)
5) If clearance ªcº is less than specification, the most possible
cause is either rear brake shoes are worn out beyond limit or air
is in lines.
Should clearance ªcº remain less than specification even after
replacement of brake shoes and bleeding of system, other pos-
sible but infrequent cause is malfunction of rear brake shoe ad-
justers or booster push rod length out of adjustment.