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LH (From July, 2003)
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FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1
LH (From July, 2003)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 26-3.
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See page 14-29)
2. REMOVE TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE
MOUNTING INSULATOR
(a) Remove the 3 nuts and the transverse engine engine
mounting insulator.
3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB- ASSY
LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the front suspen-
sion arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut on the rear side of the front sus-
pension arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH.
(c) Remove the front suspension arm sub-assy lower No. 1
LH.
(d) Remove the front lower arm bush stopper from the front
suspension arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH.
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LH (From July, 2003)26-15
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4. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB- ASSY
LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Install the front lower arm bush stopper to the front sus-
pension arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH.
(b) Install the front suspension arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH
with the 2 bolts to the front side.
Torque: 200 NVm (2,039 kgfVcm, 148 ftVlbf)
(c) Install the front suspension arm sub-assy lower No. 1 LH
with the bolt and nut to the rear side.
Torque: 206 NVm (2,101 kgfVcm, 152 ftVlbf)
5. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE MOUNTING
INSULATOR
(a) Install the transverse engine engine mounting insulator
with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 87 NVm (887 kgfVcm, 64 ftVlbf)
6. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (See page 14-29)
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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)
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26-17
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STABILIZER BAR FRONT
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 26-3.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
4. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 front stabilizer brackets No. 1
LH.
5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
SST 09628-6201 1
7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSY RH
SST 09628-6201 1
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
8. DISCONNECT STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE (See page 51-21)
SST 09023-00101
9. DISCONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY (See page 51-21)
SST 09023-00101
10. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSY (See page 51-21)
11. REMOVE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY (See page 51-21)
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Inner side
Rear
side
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12. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT
13. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO.1
14. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY 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 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.05 - 1.96 N´m (0.5 - 20 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 17.4 in.´lbf)
15. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO.1
HINT:
Install the bushing to the inner side of the bushing stopper on
the stabilizer bar.
16. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR FRONT
17. INSTALL RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY (See page 51-21)
18. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSY (See page 51-21)
19. INSTALL PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSY (See page 51-21)
SST 09023-00101
20. INSTALL STEERING GEAR OUTLET RETURN TUBE (See page 51-21)
SST 09023-00101
21. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY LH (See page 30-8)
22. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
23. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Install the 2 front stabilizer brackets No. 1 LH with the 2
bolts.
Torque: 19 NVm (194 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
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24. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
25. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer link assy LH with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 74 NVm (755 kgfVcm, 55 ftVlbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
26. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
27. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
28. BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID (See page 51-3)
29. CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE
30. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 26-5)
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
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 the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Vane pump assy
9. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy28-1
51-3
14-1
26-5
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26-16
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51-9
51-21
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy28-1
26-5
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51-21
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Steering intermediate shaft sub-assy (Worn)
4. Sliding yoke (Worn)
5. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
6. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy-
26-16
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30-2
51-21
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Vane pump assy
4. Rack & pinion power steering gear assy51-3
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51-9
51-21
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27-1
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REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
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)-
27-4
27-4
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28-1
27-16
27-4
Rear wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Hub bearing (Worn)28-1
28-1
27-4
26-5
27-3
30-2
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
27-4
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