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51. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30-8)
52. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
53. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
54. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
55. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY (See page 51-21)
56. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
(a) Set the engine lifter.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the frame
side rail plate RH and LH.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the front sus-
pension member brace rear RH and LH.
(d) Carefully remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
(e) Install the engine hanger No. 2 in the correct direction as
shown in the illustration.
Torque: 20 NVm (199 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
HINT:
Engine hanger No. 212282-20020
Bolt91621-60822
(f) Attach the engine sling and hang the engine assembly
with the chain block.
57. REMOVE VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)

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58. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, then disconnect the power steering
pressure tube.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and vane pump.
59. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, then separate the engine mounting
insulator RH and LH.
(b) Remove the bolt, then separate the engine mounting in-
sulator FR.
60. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
61. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See page 30-8)
62. REMOVE STARTER ASSY (See page 19-5)
63. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET FR (See page 40-9)
64. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET NO.1 (See page 40-9)
65. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSY (See page 40-9)
66. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET

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117. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
118. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH (See page 30-8)
119. INSTALL FRONT FRAME ASSY
(a) Install the engine mounting insulator RH and LH with the
2 nuts.
Torque: 95 NVm (969 kgfVcm, 70 ftVlbf)
(b) Install the engine mounting insulator FR with the bolt.
Torque: 87 NVm (887 kgfVcm, 64 ftVlbf)
120. INSTALL VANE PUMP ASSY
(a) Temporarily tighten the bolt.
(b) Install the adjusting strut to the engine mounting bracket
RH with the bolt.
Torque: 43 NVm (439 kgfVcm, 32 ftVlbf)
(c) Connect the power steering pressure tube with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
121. INSTALL VANE PUMP V BELT (See page 14-5)

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122. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
(a) Set the engine assembly with the transaxle on the engine
lifter.
(b) Install the engine assembly to the vehicle.
(c) Install the frame side rail plate RH and LH with the 4 bolts
and 2 nuts.
Torque:
85 NVm (867 kgfVcm, 63 ftVlbf) for bolt A
32 NVm (326 kgfVcm, 24 ftVlbf) for bolt B and nut
(d) Install the front suspension member brace rear RH and
LH with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque:
85 NVm (867 kgfVcm, 63 ftVlbf) for bolt C
32 NVm (326 kgfVcm, 24 ftVlbf) for bolt D and nut
123. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY (See page 51-21)
124. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
125. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
126. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30-8)
127. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
128. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
129. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
130. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (See page 30-8)
131. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
132. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See page 30-8)
133. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB RH NUT
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
134. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
135. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
136. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT (See page 15-2)
137. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET REAR (See page 15-2)
138. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET FRONT (See page 15-2)
139. CONNECT FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.1 (See page 11-1)

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157. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
158. ADD ENGINE OIL (See page 17-20)
159. ADD COOLANT (See page 16-9)
160. ADD POWER STEERING FLUID
161. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID
162. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page 40-1)
163. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS
164. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See page 16-1)
165. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE
166. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAKS
167. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
168. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 26-5)
169. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
170. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING (See page 14-1)
SST 09843-18040
171. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED (See page 14-1)
172. INSPECT CO/HC (See page 14-1)
173. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page 05-420, 05-471)
174. SYSTEM INITIALIZATION (See page 19-15)

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30. SEPARATE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, then remove the adjusting bar
bracket.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.
HINT:
Secure the hoses off to the side instead of detaching.
31. REMOVE COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET
NO.1
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and compressor mounting bracket.
32. SEPARATE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR FR
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and bolt, then separate the engine
mounting insulator FR.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the engine mounting insulator FR.
33. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR RH
(a) Remove the bolt, then disconnect the power steering re-
turn hose clamp from the frame.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts.
(c) Place a wooden block on a jack underneath the engine.
(d) Jack up the engine, then remove the engine mounting in-
sulator RH.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil pan.

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of
the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)-
26-8
26-8
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28-1
26-8
26-8
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joint (Worn)
6. Hub bearing (Worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)28-1
28-1
26-8
26-5
27-3
26-16
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Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)28-1
26-5
27-3
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2606R-02
START
Preliminary Check
Tire pressure
Vehicle height
Brake dragging ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle lead/pull?
Cross switch front tire & wheel
assemblies (left & right).
Does the vehicle lead/pull in
same direction as before?
Check front wheel alignment.
Is it within specification?
Adjust front wheel alignment.Reverse the front left side
tire and rebalance it.
Does the vehicle
lead/pull to the left?
COMPLETE
Are the tires uni-directional type?
Choose the position of front tire & wheel
assemblies where there is least amount of pull.
Increase left front camber and decrease
right front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.Increase right front camber and decrease
left front camber until lead/pull is eliminated.
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO COMPLETE
NONOYES NOIs there steering
off center?
Adjust front tie rods.
NO
YES
Is the lead/pull stronger
than before?
YES
NOTICE : Do not exceed 1° of cross camber.
Do not exceed adjustment range.
Select a flat road where the vehicle can be driven in a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed
of 35mph. Please confirm safety and set the steering wheel to its straight position. Drive the vehicle in
a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed of 35mph without holding the steering wheel.
(1) The vehicle can keep straight but the steering wheel has some angle.
STEERING OFF CENTER (See page 50-4)
(2) The vehicle cannot keep straight.
STEERING PULL
YES NO
YES ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
NO ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull? ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?
ROAD TEST
Does the vehicle still lead/pull?NO
Contact your local retail tire distributor.YES
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HINT:
This is the repair procedure for vehicle pull.