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PARKING BRAKE – PARKING BRAKE LEVERPB–5
PB
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear console box (see page IP-16).
HINT:
Refer to the procedures from the removal of the No.
1 console upper panel garnish up until the removal
of the rear console box sub-assembly.
3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
(b) Remove the lock nut and wire adjusting nut.
(c) Disconnect the No. 1 parking brake cable from the
parking brake equalizer.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and parking brake lever (with
the No. 1 parking brake cable).
4. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE CABLE
ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the cable from the lever.
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the screw and switch from the lever.
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PB–6PARKING BRAKE – PARKING BRAKE LEVER
PB
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the parking brake switch with the screw.
Torque: 0.88 N*m (9.0 kgf*cm, 7.8 in.*lbf)
2. INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the cable to the lever.
3. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the parking brake lever (with the No. 1
parking brake cable) with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 14.5 N*m (148 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf)
(b) Connect the No. 1 parking brake cable to the
parking brake equalizer.
(c) Temporarily install the wire adjusting nut and lock
nut.
(d) Connect the parking brake switch connector.
4. CHECK PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL (See page
PB-1)
5. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL (See
page PB-2)
6. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear console box (see page IP-23).
HINT:
Refer to the procedures from the installation of the
rear console box sub-assembly up until the
installation of the No. 1 console upper panel
garnish.
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
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MA–12MAINTENANCE – CHASSIS
MA
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
(2006/01- )
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play.
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not
damaged.
(5) Check that the connectors are properly
connected to the steering gear housing.
2. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place
wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm
(7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has
about half its ordinary load. Place stands under
the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing
straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4
wheels.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm.
Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps,
grease leakage, kinks or damage.
4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
(a) Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If
oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
5. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, find the cause and repair it.
6. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
(a) For the rear differential oil inspection, refer to the
following procedures (see page DF-3).
Type See procedures
U151E See page AX-126
U151F See page AX-126
Type See procedures
Front Oil See page TF-45
Rear Oil See page TF-45
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MAINTENANCE – CHASSISMA–13
MA
7. ROTATE TIRES (See page TW-1)
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STEERING COLUMN – STEERING SYSTEMSR–3
SR
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(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.
Steering system
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight
ahead.
(b) Turn the steering wheel gently right and left, and
check the steering wheel free play.
Maximum free play:
30 mm (1.18 in.)
If the free play exceeds the maximum, replace the
steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly or
steering gear.
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Hard steering1. Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)TW-1
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)SP-3
3. Front suspension (Lower ball joint)SP-27
4. Steering intermediate shaftSR-11
5. Steering columnSR-11
6. Steering gearPS-42
7. Power steering ECUPS-46
Poor return1. Front tires (Improperly inflated or unevenly worn)TW-1
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)SP-3
3. Steering columnSR-11
4. Steering gearPS-42
5. Power steering ECUPS-46
No free play or excessive play1. Steering intermediate shaftSR-11
2. Steering gearPS-42
Knocking (or clunking) sound occurs when steering
wheel turned while power steering in operation1. Steering intermediate shaftSR-11
2. Front suspension (Lower ball joint)SP-27
3. Front axle hub (Hub bearing)AH-7
4. Steering gearPS-42
Friction sound occurs when steering wheel turned
during low speed driving1. Power steering motorSR-11
2. Steering columnSR-11
High-pitched sound (squealing sound) occurs when
steering wheel turned slowly with vehicle stopped1. Power steering motorSR-11
Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when
steering wheel turned while vehicle stopped1. Power steering motorSR-11
2. Steering columnSR-11
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SR–4STEERING COLUMN – STEERING SYSTEM
SR
REPAIR
1. CORRECT STEERING OFF CENTER
(a) Check whether the steering wheel is off-center.
(1) Apply masking tape to the top center of the
steering wheel and the upper steering column
cover.
(2) Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100
meters at a constant speed of 56 km/h (35
mph), holding the steering wheel to maintain
the course.
(3) Draw a line on the masking tape, as shown in
the illustration.
(4) Turn the steering wheel to the center position.
HINT:
Look at the upper surface of the steering
wheel, the steering spokes and the SRS airbag
line to determine the center position.
(5) Draw another line on the masking tape on the
steering wheel, as shown in the illustration.
(6) Measure the distance between the 2 lines on
the masking tape on the steering wheel.
(7) Convert the measured distance to the steering
angle.
HINT:
• Measured distance of 1 mm (0.04 in.) =
Approximately 1 degree steering angle.
• Make a note of the steering angle.
(b) Adjust the steering angle.
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SR
(c) For the following 2steps, carry out the RH and LH
procedures separately.
(1) Draw a line on the tie rod and rack end where it
can easily be seen.
(2) Using a paper gauge, measure the distance
between the tie rod end and the rack end
screw.
(3) Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the
rack boots.
(4) Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
(5) Turn the RH and LH rack ends by the same
amount (but in opposite directions) in
accordance with the steering angle.
HINT:
Electronic power steering: 1 turn (360
) of rack
end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) -
10.8
of steering angle.
(6) Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts.
Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the difference in length
between the RH and LH tie rod ends and
rack end screws is less than 1.5 mm (0.059
in.).
(7) Install the RH and LH boot clips.
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PS–4POWER STEERING – ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PS
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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