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C83035
C83015
C83016
C83008
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTREAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH
30-27
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8. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear axle hub & bearing assy LH with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 80 NVm (816 kgfVcm, 59 ftVlbf)
9. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
10. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
(a) Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub as-
sembly.
11. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub as-
sembly.
12. INSTALL REAR DISC
13. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper assy LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 62 NVm (630 kgfVcm, 46 ftVlbf)
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3006J-06
C83017
C83018
C83019
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTREAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH
30-29
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REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 30-4
Replace the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (SEE PAGE 27-18)
3. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
4. REMOVE REAR DISC
5. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
7. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm assy No.2
LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assy LH.
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn and remove the bolt.
8. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm assy No.1
LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assy LH.
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn and remove the bolt.
9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and rear axle carrier sub-assy
LH from the shock absorber assy rear LH.
NOTICE:
When removing bolt, stop the bolt from rotating and loosen
the nut.
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C83019
C83018
C83017
30-30
- DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTREAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH
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10. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assy LH with the 2 bolts
and nuts.
Torque: 255 NVm (2,600 kgfVcm, 188 ftVlbf)
NOTICE:
When installing bolt, stop the bolt from rotating and torque
the nut.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and install the
nut.
11. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM
ASSY NO.1 LH
(a) Install the rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH to the rear
axle carrier sub-assy LH with the bolt and nut, temporarily
tighten the bolt.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and while fixing
the nut, turn and install the bolt.
12. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM
ASSY NO.2 LH
(a) Install the rear suspension arm No.2 to the rear axle carri-
er sub-assy LH with the bolt and nut, temporarily tighten
the bolt.
HINT:
Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and while fixing
the nut, turn and install the bolt.
13. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
14. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
15. INSTALL REAR DISC
16. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (SEE PAGE 30-26)
17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (SEE PAGE 27-18)
18. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (SEE PAGE 27-18)
19. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (SEE PAGE 27-10)
20. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (SEE PAGE 27-14)
21. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (SEE PAGE 27-18)
22. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
23. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (SEE PAGE 27-3)
24. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/ VSC (SEE PAGE 05-471)
w/o VSC (SEE PAGE 05-420)
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14-4
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE (3MZ-FE)
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(2) See the table below for possible causes, then inspect the applicable causes and repair them if
necessary.
COHCProblemsCauses
NormalHighRough idle
5. Faulty ignitions:
Incorrect timing
Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped plugs
6. Incorrect valve clearance
7. Leaks in intake and exhaust valves
8. Leaks in cylinders
LowHighRough idle
(Fluctuating HC reading)
1. Vacuum leaks:
PCV hoses
Intake manifold
Throttle body
Brake booster line
2. Lean mixture causing misfire
HighHighRough idle
(Black smoke from exhaust)
1. Restricted air filter
2. Plugged PCV valve
3. Faulty SFI systems:
Faulty pressure regulator
Defective engine coolant temperature sensor
Defective mass air flow meter
Faulty ECM
Faulty injectors
Faulty throttle body
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C93097
74 (755, 55)
Front Stabilizer
Link Assy RH
Stabilizer Bar FrontFront Stabilizer Bracket No. 1 RH
Front Stabilizer Bar Bush No. 1
Front Stabilizer Bracket No. 1 LH
Front Stabilizer Link Assy LH
Rack & Pinion Power
Steering Gear Assy
Speed Sensor
Front LH
Front Frame Assy
Front Lower Arm
Bush Stopper
Lower Ball Joint
Assy Front LH
Front Suspension
Arm Sub-assy
Lower No. 1 LHFront Brake
Caliper Assy
Front Axle Assy LH Cotter Pin
19 (194, 14)
Cotter Pin
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non-reusable part
Front Disc
74 (755, 55)
74 (755, 55)
206 (2,101, 152)
294 (2,998, 217)
49 (500, 36)
87 (887, 64)
123 (1,254 91)
200 (2,039, 148)
200 (2,039, 148)
75 (765, 55)
70 (714, 52)
70 (714, 52)
8.0 (82, 71 in.Vlbf)
106.9 (1,090, 79)
106.9 (1,090, 79)
19 (194, 14)
210 (2,141, 155)
95 (969, 70)
Transverse Engine
Engine Mounting
Insulator
26-4
- FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION (From July, 2003)
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2601I-09
ZX1712
26-16
- FRONT SUSPENSIONLOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
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LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
CONPONENTS: See page 26-3.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page 30-8)
SST 09930-00010
3. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page 30-8)
4. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
SST 09628-6201 1
7. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30-8)
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
9. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH (See page 30-19)
SST 09628-6201 1
10. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate
of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.98 - 3.43 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 8.7 - 30 in.´lbf)
11. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH (See page 30-19)
12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
13. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30-8)
14. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
15. INSTALL FRONT DISC
16. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH (See page 30-19)
17. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page 30-8)
18. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page 30-8)
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 26-5)
21. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
w/ VSC (See page 05-471)
w/o VSC (See page 05-420)