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SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRINGSP–13
SP
(c) Pack the suspension support with MP grease.
9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST
COVER LH
(a) Install the dust cover to the shock absorber.
10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH
(a) Install the support plate to the shock absorber with
coil spring.
C127553E01
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SP–38SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SP
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod, and clamp it in
a vise at an angle.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole near the center of the
cylinder in the hatched area shown in the illustration
to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
As metal debris may be blown outward by the
gas, you must:
• Wear protective glasses.
• Cover the area being cut.
NOTICE:
The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.
C127563
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TW–4TIRE AND WHEEL – TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
TW
PARTS LOCATION
F101018E01
Page 412 of 2000
TIRE AND WHEEL – TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEMTW–5
TW
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
F101015E02
Page 413 of 2000
BC–4BRAKE CONTROL – VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
BC
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
C132092E03
Page 414 of 2000
BRAKE CONTROL – VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMBC–5
BC
C136077E01
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BRAKE – BRAKE SYSTEMBR–3
BR
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(2005/11-2006/01)
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as
necessary.
Brake system
Symptom Suspected area See page
Low pedal or spongy pedal1. Fluid leaks in brake system -
2. Air in brake systemBR-6
3. Front brake piston seals (worn or damaged)BR-40
4. Rear brake piston seals (worn or damaged)BR-55
5. Brake master cylinder (faulty)BR-21
6. Booster push rod (adjustment necessary)BR-24
Brake drag1. Brake pedal free play (minimum)BR-14
2. Parking brake lever travel (adjustment necessary)PB-1
3. Parking brake cable (sticking)PB-8
4. Parking brake shoe clearance (adjustment necessary)PB-17
5. Front brake pad (cracked or distorted)BR-40
6. Rear brake pad (cracked or distorted)BR-55
7. Parking brake lining (cracked or distorted)PB-13
8. Front brake piston (stuck or frozen)BR-40
9. Rear brake piston (stuck or frozen)BR-55
10. Parking brake shoe return tension springPB-13
11. Booster push rod (adjustment necessary)BR-24
12. Vacuum leaks in booster systemBR-29
13. Brake master cylinder (faulty)BR-21
Brake pull1. Front brake piston (stuck or frozen)BR-40
2. Rear brake piston (stuck or frozen)BR-55
3. Front brake pad (oily, cracked or distorted)BR-40
4. Rear brake pad (oily, cracked or distorted)BR-55
5. Parking brake lining (oily, cracked or distorted)PB-13
6. Front brake disc (uneven wear)BR-40
7. Rear brake disc (uneven wear)BR-55
Hard pedal but braking inefficient1. Front brake pad (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed)BR-40
2. Rear brake pad (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or glazed)BR-55
3. Parking brake lining (worn, cracked, distorted, oily or
glazed)PB-13
4. Front brake disc (uneven wear)BR-40
5. Rear brake disc (uneven wear)BR-55
6. Booster push rod (adjustment necessary)BR-24
7. Vacuum leaks in booster systemBR-29
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BR–4BRAKE – BRAKE SYSTEM
BR
Noise from brakes1. Front brake pad (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed)BR-40
2. Rear brake pad (cracked, distorted, dirty or glazed)BR-55
3. Front disc brake pad support plate (loose)BR-40
4. Rear disc brake pad support plate (loose)BR-55
5. Front disc brake cylinder slide pin (worn)BR-40
6. Rear disc brake cylinder slide pin (worn)BR-55
7. Front brake installation bolt (loose)BR-45
8. Rear brake installation bolt (loose)BR-60
9. Front brake disc (scored)BR-40
10. Rear brake disc (scored)BR-55
11. Parking brake shoe return tension spring (faulty)PB-13
12. Front brake anti-squeal shim (damaged)BR-40
13. Rear brake anti-squeal shim (damaged)BR-55
14. Parking brake shoe hold-down spring (damaged)PB-13 Symptom Suspected area See page