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I 00-04-1 9 Noise, Vibration and Harshness 100-04-19
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST C : IDLE BOOMISHAKENIBRATIONISHUDDER
1 TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE CABLEIHOSES
rn Check the engine compartment for any
component that may have a touch condition
between the engine and body or chassis. For
example: control cable, air conditioning
(AIC)
hoses, acceleration cable.
Are the components OK?
-+ Yes
GO to C2.
+ No
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
C2: CHECK THE ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR
rn Check the engine cooling radiator mountings
and bushings for security and condition. Check
the radiator installation for any component that
may have a touch condition.
Is the installation and bushings OK?
+ Yes
GO to C3.
-+ No
REPAIR or INSTALL new components as
necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
C3: CHECK THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
rn Carry out the exhaust system neutralizing
procedure.
REFER to: Exhaust System Neutralizing
(1 00-
04, General Procedures).
Is the exhaust system OK?
+ Yes
GO to C4.
+ No
REPAIR as necessary. ROAD TEST as
necessary.
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204-01 =I 3 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Knuckle(l4 343 0)
I Special Tool(s)
I Lever, Wheel Knuckle
I I Installer, Halfshaft I
I I Separator, Ball Joint I
2. Loosen the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts by five turns.
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire
(204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal
and Installation).
4. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose, to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
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General Equipment Remove the retaining clip.
Three leg puller
Removal
All vehicles
1. Loosen the wheel hub retaining nut.
'' &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper and
anchor plate to prevent load being placed
on the brake hose.
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204-01 -1 6 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Using the special tool, attach the wheel hub 5. AWARNING:lnstall a new tie-rod end to the halfshaft.
retaining nut. Failure to follow this f
3m ACAUTION:M~~~ sure the heat shield is
installed to prevent damage to the ball joint.
Install the heat shield.
4m &AUTION:T~~ lower arm pinch bolt must
be installed from the rear of the wheel
knuckle. instruction
may result in personal injury.
N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball
joint stud from rotating.
Attach the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle.
Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
6. Attach the wheel speed sensor to the wheel
knuckle.
Attach the lower arm ball joint to the wheel
knuckle.
All vehicles
7. Install the brake disc.
8m &AUTION:DO not twist the brake hose
when attaching the brake caliper to prevent
damage to the brake hose.
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204-01 -1 7 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Attach the brake caliper and anchor plate to
With the aid of another technician, apply the
the wheel knuckle.
brakes and pre-load the wheel bearing by
/ 1 I installing the wheel hub retaining nut.
9. CAUTIONS:
AMake sure the brake hose is correctly 11. Install the wheel and tire.
located in the brake hose support bracket to For additional
information, refer to: Wheel
prevent damage to the brake hose.
A
and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires,
Removal and Installation).
AMake sure the brake hose retaining clip 12m Tighten the wheel hub retaining nut. is located on the underside of the brake hose
support bracket to prevent damage to the
brake hose.
j Attach the brake hose to the brake hose
support bracket.
lo' AwARNING:~~~~~~~ a new wheel hub
retaining nut. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury. 13.
Tighten the strut and spring assembly top
mount retaining nuts.
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204-01 -1 9 Front Suspension 204-01 -1 9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Strut and Spring Assembly(l4 781 0)
, Special Tool(s)
I Lever, Wheel Knuckle
- 4m &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake caliper and
anchor plate to prevent load being placed
on the brake hose.
Detach the brake caliper and anchor plate
from the wheel knuckle.
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional
information, refer to Section
204-04 wheels
and Tires].
2. N0TE:Make a note of the position of the
brake hose, to aid installation.
Detach the brake hose from the brake hose
support bracket.
5. Remove the brake disc.
Remove the retaining clip.
Remove and discard the retaining washer (if
equipped).
I
3. N0TE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the I I
ball joint from rotating.
6m &~u~l~N:~rotect the ball joint seal using
Detach the stabilizer bar connecting link from a cloth to prevent damage. the strut and spring assembly. . - - Detach the lower arm ball joint from the
wheel knuckle.
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204-01 -20 Front Suspension 204-01 -20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove the heat shield.
7. Remove the wheel knuckle to strut and
spring assembly pinch bolt.
8. N0TE:Suppot-t the halfshaft. The inner joint
must not be bent more than
I8 degrees. The
outer joint must not be bent more than
45
degrees.
Using the special tool, detach the wheel
knuckle from the strut and spring assembly.
ACAUTION:~~~~ the aid of another
technician, support the strut and spring
assembly. Remove
the strut and spring assembly.
Installation
CAUTIONS:
A Make sure the heat shield is installed to
prevent damage to the ball joint.
The lower arm pinch bolt must be installed
from the rear of the wheel knuckle.
A Do not twist the brake hose when installing
the brake caliper to prevent damage to the
brake hose.
f- ,
A Make sure the brake hose is correctly
located in the brake hose support bracket
to prevent damage to the brake hose.
A Make sure the brake hose retaining clip is
located on the underside of the brake hose
support bracket to prevent damage to the
brake hose.
I. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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204-02-2 Rear Suspension 204-02-2
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
I Shock absorber upper mount retaining bolts I 25 I 18 I - I
Item
Shock absorber lower mount retaining bolt
I Trailing arm bushing retaining bolts I 125 1 92 I - I
Nm
115
I drum brakes I I I I
Beam axle retaining bolts
Wheel spindle retaining bolts
- Vehicles with rear
Wheel spindle retaining bolts
- Vehicles with rear
disc brakes
Ib-ft
85
I Wheel hub retaining nut 1 235 1 173 1 - I
I b-in
-
115
70
I Brake hose to brake caliper union I 15 I 11 I - I
I Brake tube to brake hose union I 15 I 11 I - I
85
52
I Wheel speed sensor retaining bolt I 9 I - I 80 I
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204-02-1 0 Rear Suspension 204-02-1 0
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Beam Axle(l5 231 0)
f
General Equipment 5. Detach the parking brake cable from the (.
beam axle bracket on both sides. I Transmission jack
I Securing strap I
I Electric hand drill I
I Blind rivet gun I
Removal
Vehicles with rear drum brakes
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel
and Tire (204.04 Wheels and Tires, Removal 6. Remove the brake dIIlm and wheel spindle
and Installation). assembly
on both sides.
3. Detach the rear wheel speed sensor and
brake hose retaining bracket from the beam
axle on both sides.
Remove the retaining bolt.
7m &AUTION:S~~~~~~ the brake backing
plate, wheel cylinder and brake shoes
assembly to prevent load being placed on
the brake hose.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable on both
Detach the brake backing plate, wheel
sides. cylinder and brake shoes assembly from the
beam axle on both sides.
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