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34. Install wheel sensor to steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
35. Tighten the hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
COMPONENT" .
36. Install cotter pin.
37. Install tires to vehicle.
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COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not inter-
fere with work. Refer to BR-22, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with power tool.
7. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove hub lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.
Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot
be separated even after performing the above procedure.
1. Drive shaft (RH side) 2. Drive shaft (LH side) 3. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols un the figure.
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FUEL TANK
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Removal and InstallationNBS005RF
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-3, "
General Pre-
cautions" .
Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to FL-4, "REMOVAL" .
Perform work on level place.
1. Perform steps 2 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “ FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY” on main and sub fuel level sensor units. Refer to FL-4, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove exhaust front tube, center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
4. Remove parking rear brake cables. Refer to PB-4, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
5. Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
6. Remove fuel tank protector.
1. Grommet 2. Fuel filler cap 3. Fuel tank mounting band
4. Fuel tank protector 5. Insulator 6. Fuel tank
7. Vent tube 8. Vent hose 9. Fuel filler tube
10. Fuel filler hose 11. EVAP hose 12. Vent hose
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation NES000ID
REMOVAL
1. For VK45DE engine models, disconnect related electric wires and hoses from engine assembly to remove
front suspension member with engine assembly. Refer to EM-247, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
3. For VQ35DE engine models, install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-114, "
Removal and
Installation (2WD Models)" .
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
5. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
7. Remove undercover with a power tool.
8. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
11. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
12. Remove rack stay. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
13. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
14. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber from transverse link.
15. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool)
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
18. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
19. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
20. Remove the mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from front suspension
member and vehicle with a power tool.
21. Remove the mounting nut of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Upper link
7. Steering knuckle 8. Transverse link 9. Washer
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Stabilizer connecting rod 12. Stabilizer bar
13. Stabilizer bushing 14. Stabilizer clamp 15. Front suspension member
16. Rack stay 17. Member stay 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1183E
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationNES000IE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber from transverse link.
6. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000IF
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to shock absorber and secure it in
a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Refer to EI-18, "COWL TOP" , EI-17, "HOOD" .
2. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. Refer to EM-119, "
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)" .
3. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
6. Remove undercover with a power tool.
7. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
8. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
9. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer con-
necting rod from transverse link.
10. Separate steering gear assembly and lower joint. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
11. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
12. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
13. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
14. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
15. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
16. Set jack under front suspension member.
17. Remove the mounting nuts of engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-114, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove the mounting bolts of member bracket, and then remove member bracket from front suspension
member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Components" .
19. Remove the mounting nuts of front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FSU-26, "
Compo-
nents" .
20. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly from vehicle.
1. Shock absorber mounting bracket 2. Bound bumper 3. Rubber seat
4. Coil spring 5. Shock absorber 6. Shock absorber arm
7. Upper link 8. Steering knuckle 9. Transverse link
10. Steering stopper bracket 11. Washer 12. Stabilizer connecting rod
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer bushing 15. Stabilizer clamp
16. Front suspension member 17. Front cross bar 18. Member bracket
19. Clamp 20. Cotter pin 21. Stopper rubber
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1183E
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
6. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove the mounting bolt on the upper side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber arm from shock absorber.
9. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-26, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber arm lower side (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-24, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-54, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000IV
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to shock absorber and secure it in
a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
SEIA0296E
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PARTS CATALOG .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
SFIA2959E
SAIA0749E
IDX-2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Symbols
(VK45DE) .............................................................. GI-6
(VQ35DE) ............................................................. GI-6
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-37
A/C component layout ..................................... ATC-25
A/C compressor mounting ........... ATC-153, ATC-157,
ATC-158
, ATC-159, ATC-161, ATC-163, ATC-164,
ATC-166
, ATC-167, ATC-168
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-12
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-16
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-33
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-110
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-167
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-6
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure .......
ATC-150
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-17
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-13
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-26
A/C lubrication oil ........................................... ATC-173
A/C operational check ...................................... ATC-65
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-56, ATC-110
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-173
A/C system description (auto A/C) ................... ATC-29
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-40
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-46
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-53, MA-29
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-14
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-12, MA-31
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-135
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-56
A/T self-diagnoses ............................... AT-92, AT-103
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-229
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram ............ AT-230
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-44
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-3
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........ EC-617,
EC-624
, EC-638, EC-1336, EC-1343, EC-1357
Accelerator pedal released position learning .... EC-86,
EC-788
AF1B1-Wiring diagram ...... EC-237, EC-246, EC-255,
EC-265
, EC-648, EC-950, EC-959, EC-968, EC-978,
EC-1367
AF1B2-Wiring diagram ...... EC-239, EC-248, EC-257,
EC-267
, EC-650, EC-952, EC-961, EC-970, EC-980,
EC-1369
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram .................... EC-171, EC-884
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram .................... EC-173, EC-886
Air bag .............................................................. SRS-3
Air bag precautions ........................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct(VK45DE) ................... EM-177
Air cleaner and air duct(VQ35DE) .................... EM-19
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-25
Air cleaner filter replacement(VQ35DE) ........... MA-18
Air cleaner filter(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-20
Air conditioner cut control ................... EC-35, EC-737
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor ....... EC-193,
EC-202
, EC-906, EC-915
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ......... EC-234, EC-244, EC-253,
EC-262
, EC-646, EC-947, EC-957, EC-966, EC-975,
EC-1365
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ............. EC-170, EC-883
Air mix. door motor ......................... ATC-82, ATC-140
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-112, ATC-125
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-7
Angular tightening application(VK45DE) ........ EM-165
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-619, EC-1338
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-626, EC-1345
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................. EC-640, EC-1359
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............... EC-578, EC-1291
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-561, EC-1274
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............. EC-658, EC-1378
ASCD .................................................. EC-36, EC-738
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............... EC-665, EC-1385
AT indicator lamp ................................................ DI-55
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram ............. ATC-46
Auto amp ...................................................... ATC-124
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror .......... GW-69, GW-70
Automatic amplifier ........... ATC-54, ATC-67, ATC-124
Automatic transmission fluid replacement ........ MA-32
AWD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-17
Axle ................................................................... MA-37
B
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-245
Basic inspection .................................. EC-78, EC-780
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery current sensor ....... EC-524, EC-531, EC-538,
EC-545
, EC-1237, EC-1244, EC-1251, EC-1258
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-7, SC-11,
SC-25
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater(VK45DE) .................................... EM-252
Block heater(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-124
Blower motor ................................... ATC-88, ATC-131
Blower unit .................................................... ATC-129
Brake fluid level ................................................ MA-35
Brake hydraulic line ........................................... BR-11
Brake inspection ............................................... MA-36
Brake lines and cables inspection .................... MA-35
Brake pedal .......................................................... BR-6
Brake switch ................................... EC-589, EC-1307
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram .............. EC-591, EC-1309
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-313
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-11
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-14
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ....................... EM-217
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-87