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9. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel tank side.
10. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack. CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
11. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
12. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:
Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
13. Remove fuel filler tube protector and fuel filler tube, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.
Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.
To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres- sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec- tions.
After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" and BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 5.7 - 9.7 mm (0.224 - 0.382 in)
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FSU-7
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THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
–The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
–This may result in an ERROR.
Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). DO NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
–Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
–See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install CCK gauge attachment [SST: KV991040S0 ( – )] as following procedure in wheel, then measure
wheel alignment.
1. Remove wheel nuts (3), and install a guide bolts to hub bolts.
2. Screw adapter into plate body until it contacts plate tightly.
3. Screw center plate into plate.
4. Insert plate on guide bolts. Put spring in, and then evenly screw both guide bolt nuts. When fastening guide nuts, do not com-
pletely compress springs.
5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center plate and tightly contact them to measure.
CAUTION:
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside
the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and
damage, and replace suspect parts if necessary.
King pin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required. (Due to the type of sus-
pension, the kingpin inclination angle cannot be measured correctly using a normal alignment
tester.)
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Standard value
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles: Refer to FSU-18, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" .
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FSU-9
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REMOVAL
1. Set an engine slinger to engine, then suspend engine.
2. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
19, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
5. Remove disc rotor.
6. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Remove undercover with power tool.
8. Remove front cross bar.
9. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount- ing nut.
11. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
12. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Remove front final drive side of drive shaft with power tool. (For AWD models) Refer to FAX-12, "
Removal and Installation (Left
Side)" , FA X - 1 3 , "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" .
14. Set jack under front suspension member.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
1. Strut upper plate 2. Strut spacer 3. Mounting insulator
4. Mounting insulator bracket 5. Mounting bearing 6. Spring upper seat
7. Spring upper rubber seat 8. Coil spring 9. Spring lower rubber seat
10. Bound bumper 11. Strut 12. Steering knuckle
13. Front suspension member 14. Transverse link 15. Stabilizer bar
16. Stabilizer bushing 17. Stabilizer clamp 18. Stabilizer connecting rod
19. Front cross bar 20. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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16. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
17. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
18. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
19. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
20. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member, transverse link, stabilizer bar, drive shaft (For AWD models) and
steering knuckle from vehicle as a unit.
21. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components and steering components, check wheel
alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT FSU-11
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Removal and InstallationNES000FS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer- ing knuckle with power tool.
6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check the following item after service.
–Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
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TRANSVERSE LINK FSU-15
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Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook spring balance at ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea-
surement value is within the specifications when ball stud begins
moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Swing torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
Measure value of spring scale: Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
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Rotating Torque:
Less than 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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STABILIZER BAR
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Removal and InstallationNES000FV
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod lower nut with power tool, sep- arate stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove stabilizer clamp mounting bolts and nuts with power tool.
5. Remove stabilizer bar, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer bushing from vehicle.
6. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp deformation, cracks and
damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Stabilizer bar uses pillow ball type connecting rod. Position ball
joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer bar.
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER FSU-17
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REMOVAL
1. Set engine slinger to engine, then suspend an engine.
2. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove undercover with power tool.
4. Remove front cross bar.
5. Remove mounting bolts which are at the back of transverse link (mounting part with body) with power tool, separate transverse
link.
6. Remove mounting bolts which are at the front of transverse link with power tool, separate transverse link.
7. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
8. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear with power tool, then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
9. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member and stabi- lizer connecting rod lower side with power tool.
10. Remove mounting nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member.
11. Remove mounting nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
12. Move jack down slowly to remove front suspension member from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to FSU-8, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing suspension components and steering components, check wheel
alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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