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Removal and Installation
+Support axle and suspension components with a suitable jack
and block.
+Disconnect brake hydraulic line and parking brake cables at
back plates.
CAUTION:
+Use ¯are nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
+Before removing the rear suspension assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move
it away from the rear suspension assembly. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sen-
sor becoming inoperative.
+Remove stabilizer bar from body.
+Remove upper links and lower links from body.
+Remove panhard rod from body.
+Disconnect rear end of propeller shaft. Refer to PD section.
+Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.
SRA825A
SBR820BA
REAR SUSPENSION
RA-13
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Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the lock nut C, and loosen the A nut. Remove the cable
from the clutch cylinder.
CAUTION:
+Do not remove the B nut because this requires the inner
cable extension adjustment.
+Before installing the A and C nuts, use seal tape to wrap
the clutch cylinder thread area and cable thread area.
2. Remove the clamp and other fasteners which secure the cable.
3. Remove the stabilizer actuator connector.
4. Remove the stabilizer actuator.
5. Remove the clutch cylinder.
6. Before removing the stabilizer control unit, remove cluster lid C
and audio equipment. Refer to the BT section ``INSTRUMENT
PANEL''.
SRA835A
SRA836A
SRA837A
STABILIZER RELEASE DEVICE
RA-17
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CAUTION:
+Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
+Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90ÉC (194ÉF).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the air bag module.
3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect horn connector and remove nuts.
5. Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Be careful
not to over-tighten puller bolt on steering wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.
6. Remove steering column cover.
7. Remove four screws securing the spiral cable. Unlock the spi-
ral cable connector. Then disconnect the spiral cable connec-
tor. The spiral cable can then be removed.
CAUTION:
+Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
+Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
Removal Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of or under air bag module.
1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to ``INSTRUMENT PANEL''
in BT section for details.
MRS120A
SBF814E
SBF239F
SRS384
SRS456
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
(Cont'd)
RS-14
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Installation Ð Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The
neutral position is detected by turning left about 2.5 revolutions
from the right end position. Align the two marks (
,
m).
CAUTION:
+The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
+Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable
may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited
number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned to the left
about 2.5 turns from the right end position.
3. Connect and lock spiral cable connector and tighten with
screws. Install steering column cover.
4. Install steering wheel, aligning with spiral cable pin guides, and
pull spiral cable through.
5. Connect horn connector and engage spiral cable with pawls in
steering wheel. Move air bag module connector away from
steering wheel lower lid opening.
6. Tighten nut.
:29-39Nzm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
7. Position air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
8. Connect air bag module connector.
9. Install all lids.
10. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
(Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.)
Before performing self-diagnosis, connect both battery cables.
11. Turn steering wheel to the left end and then to the right end fully
to make sure that spiral cable is set in the neutral position.
If air bag warning lamp blinks or stays ON (at the User mode),
it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper
position. Perform self-diagnosis again (use CONSULT or warn-
ing lamp). If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable
with a new one.
12. Perform self-diagnosis again to check that no malfunction is
detected.
Installation Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
+Always work from the side of air bag module.
1. Install front passenger air bag module on steering member.
+Ensure harness is not caught between rear of air bag module
and steering member.
2. Connect in¯ator connector to body harness connector.
3. Install in¯ator connector on steering member.
SRS276
SRS166
SBF812EB
SRS457
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-16
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4. Install glove box assembly. (Glove box lid is open.)
5. Close the glove box lid.
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-
tensioner
+Before disposing of air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, or vehicles equipped with such systems,
deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of as indi-
cated in ``DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER'' (RS-21).
+When deploying the air bag module, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool KV99106400,
KV99108200 and KV99108300.
+When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the
deployment component.
+When deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, a fairly loud noise is made, followed by smoke
being released. The smoke is not poisonous, however, be careful not to inhale smoke since it irritates throat
and can cause choking.
+Always activate one air bag module at a time.
+Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment. Also leave seat
belt pre-tensioner unattended for more than 10 minutes after deployment.
+Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module.
+Never apply water to a deployed air bag module.
+Wash your hands clean after ®nishing work.
+Do not dispose of the air bag module un-deployed.
+Place the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft) on all sides when deploying the air
bag module while mounted in vehicle.
+Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
CHECKING DEPLOYMENT TOOL
Connecting to battery
CAUTION:
The battery must show voltage of 9.6V or more.
Remove the battery from the vehicle and place it on dry wood
blocks approximately 5 m (16 ft) away from the vehicle.
+Wait 3 minutes after the vehicle battery is disconnected before
proceeding.
+Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal
and black clip to negative terminal.
Make sure the polarity is correct. The right side lamp in the
tool, marked ``deployment tool power'', should glow with a
green light. If the right side lamp glows red, reverse the con-
nections to the battery.
SRS456
SRS005-B
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Installation Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
(Cont'd)
RS-17
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageST-5
ST-6
ST-20
ST-20
ST-20
ST-5
ST-4
ST-6
Refer to MA section.
Ð
ST-11
ST-11
ST-10
ST-19
NVH in PD section
NVH in PD section
NVH in FA, RA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in BR section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Tie-rod ball joint swinging force
Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque
Tie-rod ball joint end play
Steering gear ¯uid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering wheel turning force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel or damage
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Steering column deformation
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom STEERINGNoiseXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Shake X X XXXXXX
VibrationXXXXXXXX
Shimmy X X X X X X X
Judder X X X X X
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
ST-3
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Checking Steering Wheel Play
+With wheels in a straight-ahead position, check steering wheel
play.
Steering wheel play:
35 mm (1.38 in) or less
+If it is not within speci®cation, check the following for loose and
worn components.
Steering gear assembly
Steering linkage
Steering column
Front suspension and axle
Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel
Pre-checking
+Make sure that wheel alignment is correct.
Wheel alignment:
Refer to SDS in FA section.
+Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the
steering wheel.
Checking
1. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when
driving straight ahead.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and
reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position is between two teeth, loosen drag link lock
nuts. Adjust neutral position by turning drag link adjuster.
Front Wheel Turning Angle
1. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turn-
ing angle.
Turning angle of full turns:
Refer to SDS in FA section.
2. If not within speci®cation, adjust using stopper bolt.
SST489B
SST490BA
SST756C
SMA127
SST773C
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ST-4
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Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts
Refer to MA section (``Checking Drive Belts'', ``ENGINE MAINTE-
NANCE'').
Checking Fluid Level
Check ¯uid level.
Use the correct range of the dipstick depending on the ¯uid tem-
perature. Use the ``HOT'' range at 50 to 80ÉC (122 to 176ÉF), or the
``COLD'' range at 0 to 30ÉC (32 to 86ÉF).
CAUTION:
+Do not over®ll.
+Recommended ¯uid is Automatic Transmission Fluid type
DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent.
Checking Fluid Leakage
Check the lines for improper attachment and for leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, cha®ng and deterioration.
1. Run engine between idle speed and 1,000 rpm.
Make sure temperature of ¯uid in oil tank rises to 60 to 80ÉC
(140 to 176ÉF).
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each ``lock'' position for ®ve seconds and
carefully check for ¯uid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 15 seconds.
4. If ¯uid leakage at connectors is noticed, loosen ¯are nut and
then retighten.
Do not overtighten connector as this can damage O-ring,
washer and connector.
SST280BA
SST757C
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ST-5