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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires
at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are
measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” on the rear side of the front tires as
shown.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180°
degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180°degrees (1/2
turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never
push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” on the front side of the front tires at the
same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as “A” – “B”.
7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tie-
rods.
a. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
c. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
NOTE:
Check front wheel turning angle after the toe-in inspection.
1. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges in straight ahead
position and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
2. Start engine and run at idle, turn steering wheel all the way right
and left, measure the turning angle.
lAny turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering
angles are out of the specification, check if the following parts
are worn or damaged.
–Steering gear
–Steering column
–Front suspension components
If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones.
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Total toe-in : Refer toFSU-19, "Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*1)".
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Standard length “L” : Refer toPS-14, "POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
AGE".
Lock nut : Refer toPS-14, "
Removal and
Installation".
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Wheel turning angle
(full turn):RefertoFSU-19, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1)".
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FSU-10
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
PFP:56210
Removal and InstallationEES002KO
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. Remove connecting rod upper joints from stabilizer bar. Refer toFSU-6, "
Components".
lSwing stabilizer bar down, repositioning it out of the way to access shock absorber lower mount.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
5. Remove the three shock absorber upper mounting nuts.
6. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.
lTurn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for
removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lThe step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer toFSU-6, "Components".
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
Disassembly and AssemblyEES002KP
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing strut attachment, wrap a shop cloth around
strut to protect it from damage.
2. Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
WARNING:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress the spring using commercial service tool until the
shock absorber mounting insulator can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The
spring compressors must be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
4. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
lDiscard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.
5. Remove the components from the shock absorber.
lKeep the spring compressed in the commercial service tool if
reusing it for assembly.
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shock Absorber Assembly
lCheck for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
lCheck for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
lCheck piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
lCheck for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as
shown.
2. Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line
with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
lThe step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of
vehicle.
3. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer toFSU-6,
"Components".
lUse a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
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FSU-12
STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR
PFP:54611
Removal and InstallationEES002KQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front valance center.
2. Remove engine undercover.
3. Remove connecting rod nuts, as shown.
4. Loosen top bolts for stabilizer bar mounting brackets, then
remove lower bolts from mounting brackets and remove stabi-
lizer bar.
5. Remove bushings from stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lCheck stabilizer bar for twist and deformation. Replace if necessary.
lCheck rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle under unladen conditions. Refer toFSU-6, "Compo-
nents".
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UPPER LINK
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UPPER LINKPFP:54524
Removal and InstallationEES002KR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
5. Remove upper link mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle under unladen conditions. Refer toFSU-6, "Compo-
nents".
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
lAfter installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer toFSU-7, "Front
Wheel Alignment". Tool number : ST29020001
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FSU-14
LOWER LINK
LOWER LINK
PFP:55020
Removal and InstallationEES002KS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod. Refer toFSU-12, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
4. Remove steering knuckle. Refer toFSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove lower link adjusting bolts and nuts, then the lower link.
6. Remove the jounce bumper from the lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lower Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Lower Link Bushing
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lInstall cam bolts as shown.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle under
unladen conditions. Refer toFSU-6, "
Components".
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
lAfter installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within
specification. Refer toFSU-7, "
Front Wheel Alignment".
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINTPFP:40110
Removal and InstallationEES002KT
The ball joints are part of the upper and lower links. Refer toFSU-13, "Removal and Installation"(upper link),
FSU-14, "
Removal and Installation"(lower link).
InspectionEES002KU
lCheck the ball joint for excessive play. Replace the upper or lower link assembly if any of the following
exists:
lBall joint stud is worn.
lBalljointishardtoswing.
lBall joint play in axial directions or end play is excessive.
SWINGING FORCE
NOTE:
Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball
joint is properly broken in.
TURNING FORCE
NOTE:
Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball
joint is properly broken in.
VERTICAL END PLAY
Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and the cover clamp if necessary.
NOTE:
Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball
joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.Swinging force “A” (Measurment point at either cotter
pin hole or groove of ball stud)
Upper : 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg-f, 1.8 - 12.3 lb-f) at
hole
Lower : 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg-f, 1.8 - 12.3 lb-f) at
groove
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Turning torque “B”
: 0.49 - 3.43 N·m (0.05 - 0.35 kg-m, 4 - 30 in-lb)
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Vertical end play “C” : 0 mm (0 in)
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KNUCKLE
KNUCKLE
PFP:40014
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES002KV
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are within specifications. Refer toFSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
Removal and InstallationEES002KW
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to
BR-26, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly".
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Disconnect wheel sensor and remove bracket from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. On 4WD models remove cotter pin, then using a hub lock nut wrench, remove lock nut from drive shaft.
6. Remove steering outer socket cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen mounting nut.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle 6. Wheel sensor bracket
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