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Suspension
Suspension General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Suspension, Wheels and Tires Symptom DiagnosisS6RW0D2104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Vehicle pulls (Leads)Mismatched or uneven tiresReplace tires.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
Radial tire lateral forceReplace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Brake dragging in one road wheelRepair brake.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension partsTighten or replace related suspension parts.
Abnormal or excessive
tire wearSagging or broken coil springReplace coil spring.
Tire out of balanceAdjust balance or replace tire.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Faulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Hard drivingReplace tires.
Overloaded vehicleReplace tires.
Not rotated tiresReplace or rotate tires.
Worn or loose wheel bearingReplace wheel bearing.
Wobbly wheel or tireReplace wheel or tire.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Front suspension frame and/or
suspension control arm are transformedCheck and replace.
Wheel trampBlister or bump on tireReplace tire.
Improper strut (shock absorber) actionReplace strut (shock absorber).
Shimmy, shake or
vibrationTire or wheel out of balanceBalance wheel or replace tire and/or wheel.
Loosen wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Worn tie-rod endsReplace tie-rod ends.
Worn lower ball jointsReplace suspension control arm.
Excessive wheel runoutRepair or replace wheel and/or tire.
Blister or bump on tireReplace tire.
Excessively loaded radial runout of tire /
wheel assemblyReplace tire or wheel.
Disturbed wheel alignmentCheck and adjust wheel alignment.
Loose or worn steering linkageTighten or replace steering linkage.
Abnormal noise, front endWorn, sticky or loose tie-rod ends, lower
ball joints, tie-rod inside ball joints or
drive shaft jointsReplace tie-rod end, suspension arm, tie-rod
or drive shaft joint.
Damaged struts or mountingsRepair or replace struts or mountings.
Worn suspension arm bushingsReplace suspension arm bushings.
Loose stabilizer barTighten bolts or nuts and/or replace bushes.
Loose wheel boltsTighten wheel bolts.
Loose suspension bolts or nutsTighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or damaged wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Broken suspension springsReplace suspension springs.
Worn strut bearingsReplace strut bearing.
Malfunction of Power Steering SystemCheck and correct malfunction.
Low or uneven trim height
NOTE
See NOTE *1.

Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
Over loadedCheck loading.
Incorrect coil springsReplace coil spring.
Tires not adequately inflatedAdjust tire pressure.
Ride too softFaulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Suspension bottomsOverloadedCheck loading.
Faulty strut (shock absorber)Replace strut (shock absorber).
Incorrect, broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil spring.

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NOTE
*1: Right-to-left trim height (“H”) difference should be within 15 mm (0.6 in.) with curb weight. (same
with rear side.)

Body leans or sways in
cornersLoose stabilizer barTighten stabilizer bar bolts or nuts, or replace
bushes.
Faulty strut (shock absorber) or
mountingReplace strut (shock absorber) or tighten
mounting.
Broken or sagging coil springsReplace coil springs.
OverloadedCheck loading.
Cupped tiresFront struts defectiveReplace struts.
Worn wheel bearingsReplace wheel bearings.
Excessive tire or wheel run-outReplace tire and/or wheel.
Worn ball jointsReplace suspension control arm.
Tire out of balanceAdjust tire balance. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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3) Install bump stopper and strut dust cover onto strut
rod. For installing direction, refer to the figure in
“Front Strut Assembly Components”.
4) Pull strut rod as far up as possible and use care not
to allow it to retract into strut.
5) Install spring seat on coil spring and then spring
upper seat (1) aligning “OUT” mark (3) on spring
upper seat and center of strut bracket (2).
6) Install bearing (3), strut support (2) and strut support
lower nut (1) in this sequence.
Tighten strut support lower nut (1) to specified
torque.
When tightening strut support lower nut, hold stud
with hexagon wrench.
Tightening torque
Strut support lower nut (a): 55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m,
40.0 lb-ft)Front Strut Assembly CheckS6RW0D2206005
• Inspect strut for oil leakage, damage or deformation.
If defect is found, replace strut as an assembly unit,
because it can not be disassembled.
• Inspect strut function referring to the following
procedures:
1) Check and adjust tire pressures as specified.
2) Bounce vehicle body up and down 3 or 4 times
continuously by pushing front end of the vehicle side
body to check strut.
Also, note how many times vehicle body rebounds to
stop after force application.
3) Repeat the same procedure to the other strut to
confirm that the both side struts equally respond.
If conditions of struts are in doubt, compare them with
known-good vehicle or strut.
• Inspect bearing for wear, abnormal noise or gripping.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect coil spring seat for cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect bump stopper for deterioration.
If defective, replace.
• Inspect rebound stopper and strut mount for wear,
cracks or deformation.
If defective, replace.
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6) Connect rear height sensor link (if equipped) to rear
axle referring to “Height Sensor Removal and
Installation (If Equipped) in Section 9B”.
7) Install exhaust center pipe and muffler.
8) After installing removed parts, bleed air from brake
system referring to “Air Bleeding of Brake System in
Section 4A”. And then adjust parking brake cable
referring to “Parking Brake Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 4D”.
9) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
10) Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down
several times to stabilize suspension.
11) Tightening shock absorber lower nuts and rear axle
bolts to specified torque.
NOTE
When tightening these nuts and bolts, be
sure that vehicle is not on hoist and in
unloaded condition.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber lower nut: 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-
m, 65.0 lb-ft)
Rear axle bolt: 73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m, 53.0 lb-ft)
12) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
13) Check each installed parts for brake fluid leakage.
Rear Axle and Coil Spring InspectionS6RW0D2306009
• Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage.
• Inspect bushing for damage, wear or breakage.
Replace any defective part.
Rear Axle Bush InspectionS6RW0D2306010
Inspect for cracks, deformation or damage. If necessary,
replace rear axle assembly.
Rear Wheel Disc, Bolt and Bearing InspectionS6RW0D2306011
• Check tightness of wheel nuts and, if necessary,
retighten to specified torque.
• Check wheel disc deformation, damage, crack and
etc.
Replace defective disc with new one.
• Check installation face inside of wheel disc for rust.
As rust affects adversely, remove it thoroughly.
Tightening torque
Wheel nut: 85 N·m (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lb-ft)
• Check wear of wheel bearings. When measuring
thrust play, apply a dial gauge to axle shaft center.
When the thrust play exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Rear wheel bearing thrust play
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
• Check noise and smooth rotation of wheel by rotating
wheel. If it is defective, replace bearing.
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Section 3
CONTENTS
Driveline / Axle
Precautions ................................................. 3-1
Precautions............................................................. 3-1
Precautions on Driveline / Axle ............................. 3-1
Drive Shaft / Axle ..................................... 3A-1
Front ......................................................................... 3A-1
General Description ............................................. 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Construction ............................ 3A-1
Component Location ........................................... 3A-1
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location ............................................................ 3A-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............ 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ................ 3A-2
Repair Instructions .............................................. 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Components ........................... 3A-2
Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection.......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ......................................................... 3A-3
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly ...................................................... 3A-4
Center Shaft and Center Bearing Support
Disassembly and Reassembly (If Equipped) .. 3A-12
Specifications..................................................... 3A-13
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-13
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-14
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-14
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-14
Rear ........................................................................ 3A-15
General Description ........................................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Construction .......................... 3A-15
Repair Instructions ............................................ 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Components .......................... 3A-15
Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3A-16
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3A-16
Specifications..................................................... 3A-18
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3A-18
Special Tools and Equipment ........................... 3A-18
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3A-18
Special Tool ...................................................... 3A-18
Differential ................................................ 3B-1
Precautions...........................................................3B-1
Precaution for Rear Differential Oil Leakage....... 3B-1
Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble ..................... 3B-1
General Description .............................................3B-2
Rear Differential Description ............................... 3B-2
Coupling Description ........................................... 3B-2
4WD Control System Components ..................... 3B-3
4WD Control System Description........................ 3B-4
Function of 4WD Control System Component .... 3B-4
4WD Control System Wiring Circuit Diagram...... 3B-5
Terminal Arrangement of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-5
Input / Output Signal Table of 4WD Control
Module .............................................................. 3B-6
On-Board Diagnostic System Description ........... 3B-6
CAN Communication System Description........... 3B-7
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3B-8
4WD Control System Check ............................... 3B-8
4WD Position Indicator Operation Check.......... 3B-10
4WD Control System Operation Inspection ...... 3B-10
Visual Inspection ............................................... 3B-11
DTC Check........................................................ 3B-11
DTC Clearance ................................................. 3B-11
DTC Table ......................................................... 3B-12
Fail-Safe Table .................................................. 3B-12
Scan Tool Data ................................................. 3B-13
Rear Differential Symptom Diagnosis ............... 3B-14
4WD Control Symptom Diagnosis..................... 3B-14
4WD Position Indicator Does Not Come ON at
Ignition Switch ON but Engine Stops .............. 3B-15
4WD Position Indicator Remains ON Steady
at Ignition Switch ON....................................... 3B-16
DTC C1240: 4WD Control Module Power
Supply Circuit Malfunction............................... 3B-17
DTC C1243: Internal Circuit Malfunction of
4WD Control Module ....................................... 3B-18
DTC C1250: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Open ........................................ 3B-19
DTC C1251: Coupling Air Temperature
Sensor Circuit Short ........................................ 3B-21
DTC C1252: Coupling Assembly Circuit Open .. 3B-22
DTC C1253: Coupling Assembly Circuit Short .. 3B-24
DTC C1254: 2WD/4WD Switch Malfunction ..... 3B-25
DTC U0073: Control Module Communication
Bus Off ............................................................ 3B-27

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DTC U0100: Lost Communication with ECM .... 3B-27
DTC U0121: Lost Communication with ABS /
ESP® Control Module..................................... 3B-27
DTC U0155: Lost Communication with
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control
Module ............................................................ 3B-27
Inspection of 4WD Control Module and Its
Circuits ............................................................ 3B-27
Repair Instructions ............................................3B-30
Rear Differential Oil Level Check ...................... 3B-30
Rear Differential Oil Change ............................. 3B-30
2WD/4WD Switch Removal and Installation ..... 3B-31
2WD/4WD Switch Inspection ............................ 3B-31
4WD Control Module Removal and
Installation ....................................................... 3B-31
Coupling Air Temperature Sensor Removal
and Installation ................................................ 3B-31
Coupling Air Temperature Sensor Inspection ... 3B-32
Coupling Assembly Inspection .......................... 3B-32
Rear Differential Mountings Components ......... 3B-33
Front Mounting Arm and/or Rear Mounting
Bracket Assembly Removal and Installation ... 3B-34
Rear Mounting Bracket Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ........................ 3B-34
Rear Differential Dismounting and
Remounting ..................................................... 3B-34
Rear Differential Components ........................... 3B-35
Rear Differential Disassembly and
Reassembly .................................................... 3B-36
Rear Differential Inspection ............................... 3B-47
Specifications .....................................................3B-48
Tightening Torque Specifications ...................... 3B-48
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................3B-48
Recommended Service Material ....................... 3B-48
Special Tool ...................................................... 3B-49
Transfer .................................................... 3C-1
General Description ............................................. 3C-1
Transfer Description ............................................ 3C-1Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3C-1
Transfer Symptom Diagnosis..............................3C-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................3C-2
Transfer Oil Level Check.....................................3C-2
Transfer Oil Change ............................................3C-2
Transfer Dismounting and Remounting ..............3C-3
Transfer Assembly Components .........................3C-4
Transfer Assembly Disassembly and
Reassembly ......................................................3C-5
Reduction Drive Gear Assembly Disassembly
and Reassembly ...............................................3C-7
Reduction Driven Gear Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ..........................3C-8
Transfer Right Case and Left Case
Disassembly and Reassembly ..........................3C-9
Transfer Output Retainer Assembly
Disassembly and Reassembly ........................3C-10
Transfer Assembly Inspection ...........................3C-14
Bevel Gear Tooth Contact Inspection ...............3C-14
Specifications .....................................................3C-16
Tightening Torque Specifications ......................3C-16
Special Tools and Equipment ...........................3C-17
Recommended Service Material .......................3C-17
Special Tool ......................................................3C-17
Propeller Shafts ....................................... 3D-1
Precautions ...........................................................3D-1
Propeller Shaft Caution .......................................3D-1
General Description .............................................3D-1
Propeller Shaft Construction ...............................3D-1
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ............3D-1
Propeller Shaft Symptom Diagnosis ...................3D-1
Repair Instructions ..............................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Joint Check.................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation .........................................................3D-2
Propeller Shaft Inspection ...................................3D-2
Specifications .......................................................3D-3
Tightening Torque Specifications ........................3D-3

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Front Drive Shaft Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection
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• Check boots for breakage or deterioration.
• Check wheel side joint for rattle or smooth rotation.
• Check differential side (or center shaft side) joint for
smooth rotation.
If any abnormality is found, replace.
Front Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and
Installation
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Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Undo caulking and remove drive shaft nut (1) with
brake pedal depressed.
3) Drain transaxle oil and transfer oil (4WD model).
4) Disconnect tie-rod end (1) from steering knuckle (2)
using puller (3).5) Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and brake
hose (2) from bracket and then detach wheel speed
sensor harness (3) from strut bracket.
6) Remove suspension control arm ball joint bolt (4)
from knuckle.
7) Disconnect front suspension control arm ball joint
stud from steering knuckle.
8) Using tire lever (1) or plastic hammer (3), pull out
drive shaft joint (2) so as to release snap ring fitting
of joint spline at differential side, at center shaft or at
transfer side.
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[A]: Left side shaft
[B]: Right side shaft of 2WD vehicle
[C]: Right side shaft of 4WD vehicle
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9) Remove drive shaft assembly.
10) Remove center bearing support bolts (3) and remove
center bearing support (2) with center shaft (1) from
differential side gear, if equipped.
Installation
CAUTION!
• Be careful not to damage oil seals and
boots when installing drive shaft.
• Do not hit joint boot with hammer.
Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
• Make sure that differential side joint is
inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as
it was.

Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal
procedure and noting the following points.
• Tighten each bolt and nut to the specified torque
referring to “Front Drive Shaft Assembly Components
Location”.
• Tighten brake hose mounting bolt to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Brake hose mounting bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m,
18.0 lb-ft)
• Fill transaxle with oil as specified referring to “Manual
Transaxle Oil Change in Section 5B” or “A/T Fluid
Change in Section 5A” and “Transfer Oil Change in
Section 3C” (4WD model).
• Check toe setting referring to “Front Wheel Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B” and adjust
as required.
Front Drive Shaft Disassembly and ReassemblyS6RW0D3116004
Disassembly
For DOJ type
CAUTION!
Disassembly of wheel side joint is not
allowed. If any noise or damage exists in it,
replace it as assembly.

1) Remove differential side (or center shaft side) boot
big band (1) as follows.
• For boot big band without joint [A]:
Remove boot big band by tapping boot and band
with plastic hammer. If it is hard to remove boot
big band, cut it using a nipper or an iron saw with
care not to damage joint housing.
• For boot big band with joint [B]:
Draw hooks of boot big band together and remove
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