REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER RSU-17
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Removal and InstallationNES000GF
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
25, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension member. Refer to BRC-55, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove height sensor harness from rear suspension member (if equipped).
5. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
6. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to RAX-9, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
8. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-7, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
9. Remove rear final drive. Refer to RFD-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to PB-4, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
11. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
13. Set jack under rear suspension member.
14. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts from vehicle and rear suspension member.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle and rear suspension member.
16. Slowly lowering jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link and axle from vehicle as a unit.
17. Remove fixing bolts and nuts with power tool, then remove suspension arm, front lower link, and radius rod from rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "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.
Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
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" .
AWD SYSTEM TF-13
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COMPONENTS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
CAN CommunicationNDS0009X
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
For details, refer to LAN-32, "
CAN Communication Unit" .
Component parts Function
AWD control unit
Controls driving force distribution by signals from each sensor and switch from rear wheel driving
mode (0:100) to AWD mode (50:50).
2WD mode is available by fail-safe function if malfunction is detected in AWD system.
Wheel sensors Detects wheel speed.
AWD solenoid Controls electric controlled coupling by command current from AWD control unit.
Electric controlled coupling Transmits driving force to front final drive.
AWD warning lamp
Illuminates if malfunction is detected in electrical system of AWD system.
There is 1 blink in 2 seconds if rotation difference of front wheels and rear wheels is large.
There are 2 blinks in 1 second if load is still applied to driving parts.
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit.
Vehicle speed signal
Stop lamp switch signal (brake signal)
ECM Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit.
Accelerator pedal position signal
Engine speed signal
Unified meter and A/C amp. Transmits conditions of parking brake switch via CAN communication to AWD control unit.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS TF-21
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*: The values are changed by throttle opening and engine speed. RR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph]
Wheel speed (Rear wheel
right) Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under
standard condition. Approximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
RR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] Wheel speed (Rear wheel
left) Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under
standard condition. Approximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
BATTERY VOLT [V] Power supply voltage for
AWD control unit Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
THRTL POS SEN [%] Throttle opening condition When depressing accelerator pedal
(Value rises gradually in response to
throttle position.) 0 - 100%
ETS SOLENOID [A] Monitored value of current at
AWD solenoid Engine running
At idle speed
Approx. 0.000A
Engine running
When depressing accelerator
pedal Approx. 0.000 - 2.400A*
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] Condition of brake pedal
operation Brake pedal: Depressed ON
Brake pedal: Released OFF
ENG SPEED SIG [RUN/STOP] Condition of engine running Engine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm) STOP
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more) RUN
ETS ACTUATOR [ON/OFF] Operating condition of AWD
actuator relay (integrated in
AWD control unit) Engine stopped (Ignition
switch: ON) OFF
Engine running ON
4WD WARN LAMP [ON/OFF] AWD warning lamp condition AWD warning lamp: ON ON
AWD warning lamp: OFF OFF
4WD MODE MON [AUTO] Control status of AWD Engine running AUTO
DIS-TIRE MONI [mm] Improper size tire installed
condition Vehicle running with normal size tire
installed 0-4 mm
Vehicle running with improper size
tire installed (Front/rear tire size dif-
ference, wear condition) 4-8 mm, 8- mm
P BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] Condition of parking brake Parking brake operated ON
Parking brake not operated OFF
Monitored item [Unit] Content Condition Display value
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DATA MONITOR MODE
Operation Procedure
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. Touch “DATA MONITOR”.
3. Select from “SELECT MONITOR ITEM”, screen of data monitor mode is displayed. NOTE:
When malfunction is detected, CONSULT-II performs REAL-TIME DIAGNOSIS.
Also, any malfunction detected while in this mode will be displayed at real time.
Display Item List
× : Standard –: Not applicable
Monitored item (Unit) Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
FR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by front wheel
sensor RH signal is displayed.
FR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by front wheel
sensor LH signal is displayed.
RR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear wheel
sensor RH signal is displayed.
RR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph] ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear wheel
sensor LH signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V] – – ×Power supply voltage for AWD control unit
THRTL POS SEN [%] – – ×Throttle opening status is displayed.
ETS SOLENOID [A] – – × Monitored value of current at AWD sole-
noid
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] – – × Stop lamp switch signal status via CAN
communication line is displayed.
ENG SPEED SIG [RUN/STOP] – – ×Engine status is displayed.
ETS ACTUATOR [ON/OFF] – – × Operating condition of AWD actuator relay
(integrated in AWD control unit) is dis-
played.
4WD WARN LAMP [ON/OFF] – – × Control status of AWD warning lamp is dis-
played.
4WD MODE SW [AUTO] – – × AWD lock switch is not equipped, but dis-
played.
4WD MODE MON [AUTO] – – ×Control status of AWD is displayed.
DIS-TIRE MONI [mm] – – × Improper size tire installed condition is dis-
played.
P BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] – – × Parking switch signal status via CAN com-
munication line is displayed.
Voltage [V] – – × The value measured by the voltage probe
is displayed.
Frequency [Hz] – – ×
The value measured by the pulse probe is
displayed.
DUTY-HI (high) [%] – –
×
DUTY-LOW (low) [%] – – ×
PLS WIDTH-HI [msec] – – ×
PLS WIDTH-LOW [msec] – – ×