Chapter 4 Propeller Shaft/DriveshaftSection 1 Propeller Shaft, Driveshaft and TransaxleI. Symptom Table The table below can help find the causes of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the causes of the
problem. Replace the parts if necessary.
Inspection Area
1. Wheel
2. Front wheel alignment
3. Rear wheel alignment
4. Front wheel hub bearing (worn)
5. Rear wheel hub bearing (worn)
6. Front shock absorber with coil spring
7. Steering linkage (loose or damaged)
8. Stabilizer bar
1. Wheel balance
2. Wheel hub bearing (worn)
3. Front shock absorber with coil spring
1. Outer joint (worn)
2. Inner joint (worn) Symptom
Deviation
Front wheel vibration
Noise (drive shaft)ReferenceII. On-board Inspection1. Check front wheel hub bearing
(1) Remove front wheel.
(2) Remove front brake caliper assembly.
(3) Remove front brake disc.
(4) Check the bearing backlash.
Set a dial indicator near the front wheel hub center to check
the backlash.
Maximum: 0.05mm
If the backlash exceeds the maximum value, replace the front
wheel hub bearing.
(5) Check the front wheel hub deviation
Using a dial indicator, check the deviation of the surface of the
wheel hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07mm
If the backlash exceeds the maximum value, replace the front
wheel hub subassembly.Propeller Shaft/DriveshaftPropeller Shaft, Driveshaft and Transaxle4-17 -
Propeller Shaft/DriveshaftFront Driveshaft4-29 (2) Install the new cotter pins.
Notice:
If the pin holes are not aligned, further tighten the nut by 60°.
43. Install front stabilizer bar
(1) As shown in the illustration, install the stabilizer bar with two
No.1 collars and two gaskets and nuts.
Notice:
Make sure the gaskets and collars are correctly installed.
(2) Tighten the nut with a 10mm wrench.
Torque: 18N.m
44. Install left front vehicle speed sensor (with ABS)
(1) Install the left front vehicle speed sensor and brake hose on the
front shock absorber with bolts and clps.
Torque: 29N.m
(2) Install the vehicle speed sensor on the steering knuckle with
bolts.
Torque: 8.0N.m
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor.
Keep the vehicle speed sensor clean.
When installing the sensor,do not twist the sensor wire harness.
45. Install left steering knuckle wheel hub nut
(1) Install new left steering knuckle hub nuts
Torque: 216N.m
(2) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub locking nut.
46. Install engine bottom left shield
47. Install engine bottom right shield
48. Install engine bottom shield assembly
49. Install front wheel
Torque: 103 N.m
50. Add oil into manual transmission
51. Check and adjust the manual transmission fluid
52. Refill automatic transmission fluid
53. Check and adjust the automatic transmission fluid
54. Check and adjust front wheel alignment
55. Check ABS vehicle speed signal (with ABS) -
Propeller Shaft/DriveshaftFront Wheel Hub4-3319. Install left front shock absorber assembly
Install the front left shock absorber assembly on the left front axle
assembly with 2 sets of bolts and nuts
Torque: 132N.m
Notice:
Only coat the thread parts of the new bolts and nuts with engine
oil.
20. Install left front axle assembly
21. Install left tie rod end subassembly
22. Install left no.1 front lower suspension arm subassembly
23. Install front stabilizer
24. Install front brake disc
25. Install left front brake caliper assembly
Install the front brake caliper assembly on the steering knuckle
with 2 bolts.
Torque: 88N.
m
26. Install left front axle hub nut
Install new left axle hub nut.
Torque: 216N.m
27. Remove left front brake caliper assembly
28. Remove front brake disc
29. Check bearing backlash
30. Check axle hub deviation
31. Install front brake disc
32. Install left front brake caliper assembly
33. Install left front vehicle speed sensor (with ABS)
34. Install left front axle hub nut
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the left axle hub nut.
35. Install front wheel
Torque: 103N.m
36. Check and adjust front wheel alignment
37. Check abs vehicle speed sensor signal (with ABS) -
Camber angle
Left-right wheel deviation
Caster angle
Manual steering
Power steering
Left-right wheel deviation
Kingpin inclination
Manual steering
Power steering
Left-right wheel deviation-0°30' ± 45' (-0.5° ± 0.75°)
45'(0.75°) or smaller
1°46' ± 45' (1.76° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or smaller
9°54' ± 45' (9.90° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or lessFront Suspension SystemFront Wheel Alignment4-44Manual steering Power steering
Inside wheel 9-137.2°±2°
Outside wheel32°±2° 32°±2°5. Check the steering angle of wheel
Fully steer the wheel and measure the angle
The angle of wheel:
If the kingpin caster angle and the kingpin inclination be out of spec, check the damage and abrasion of
suspension parts after the correct adjustment of camber angle. If there is deviation with spec for right and left wheel angle, check the rack length of left and right ends.
6. Check the camber, caster and steering axle inclination angle
7. Adjust the camber angle
Notice:
Check the toe-in after adjust the camber angle
(1)Remove the front wheel
(2)Remove the two nuts under the shock absorber
If you need to reuse the bolts and nuts, apply the engine oil on
the nut thread
(3)Clear the mounting surface of the knuckle and shock absorber.Front
Inside
Outside
meter
locator-9-1
Front Suspension System-Front Strut Assembly4-4828. Mount the dust seals of left front suspension bracket
29. Mount the left front suspension bracket sub-assembly
30. Mount the front bracket onto the left front shock absorber nuts
(1) Hold the bracket by two bolts and a screwdriver or analogue.
Mount the new centre nut
Torque: 33N.m
Notice: DonÕt cause damage to the stud of suspension bracket.
(2) The special tool for remove
(3) Apply the multipurpose grease onto the suspension bracket
31. Mount the dust cap of left front suspension bracket
32. Mount the front stud assembly
(1) Mount the #2 suspension bracket
(2) Mount the front stud assembly by three nuts
Torque: 39N.m
(3) Mount the shock absorber onto the knuckle
(4) Film the engine oil onto the thread of two nuts
(5) Mount the two bolts and nuts
Torque: 132N.m
33. Mount the brake hose
Torque: 29N.m
34. Mount the front wheel
Torque: 103N.m
35. Mount the outside cover of vehicle neck
(1) Mount the outside cover of vehicle neck by 8 bolts
Torque: 5N.m
(2) Connect hose and harness (screen wiper)
(3) Mount the harness by bolts and two clips
36. Mount the linkage assembly of windshield wiper
37. Mount the ventilation hood of left vehicle neck
38. Mount the ventilation hood of right vehicle neck
39. Mount the engine hood and seals of vehicle neck
40. Mount the left front wiper arm
41. Mount the right front wiper arm
42. Check and adjust the front wheel alignmentMulti-purpose grease
I. Rear suspension structure description This model uses strut independent rear suspension with stabilizer bar.
Rear suspension consists of the parallel front and rear double transverse arms, trailing rod, rear stabilizer bar
and rear strut assembly. The shock absorber and cone coil spring are arranged eccentrically.
See the table below for the major technical parameters of the rear suspensionII. Symptom Table Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.Suspected Area
1. Tires (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Hub bearing (Worn or damaged)
4. Suspension parts (Worn or damaged)
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Stiffness small)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (not within specification)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel (not within specification)
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn or damaged)Symptom
Off track
Body descent
Sways
Rear wheel shimmy
Abnormal tire wearRear Suspension System-Rear Suspension System4-55Item
Shock absorber operating cylinder diameter /mm
Shock absorber piston rod diameter/mm
Shock absorber stroke /mm
Camber
Toe in/mm
Remark: Wheel alignment parameter is at free loadParameter
38
12.4
250
-0°56' ± 45'
3 ± 3
Rear Suspension System-LH/RH Rear Suspension Coil Spring4-5918. Mount rear right brake tube
Tips:
Mount the right assembly by using same operations as left.
19. Mount sideslip control sensor wire (with ABS)
(1) Tighten sideslip control sensor wire by bolts
Torque: 8.0 N.m
(2) Mount sideslip control sensor wire
Attention: Mount the right wire by using same operations as left.
20. Mount load-sensing valve bracket (without ABS)
Mount load-sensing valve bracket by two buts
21. Sufficiently tighten the rear axle frame assembly
(1) Stabilize the shock absorber assembly
Use the lifting jack and add 90Kg force on rear luggage
carrier if bolts can not be tightened at this point.
(2) Sufficiently tighten bolts
Torque: 82 N.m
22. Sufficiently tighten the left rear shock absorber assembly
Sufficiently tighten nuts
Torque: 49 N.m
23. Sufficiently tighten the right rear shock absorber assembly
Tips: Mount the right rear shock absorber by using same opera-
tions as left.
24. Release the air in the brake hose
25. Mount the rear wheel
Torque: 103 N.m
26. Check rear the wheel alignment
27. Check the wheel speed sensor signal of ABS( with ABS)
Power Steering System-
Steering Pipeline Component4-74 (7)Shut down the motor, and check whether there is any foam or
emulsification in the oil storage. If so, discharge the air
repeatedly.
(8)Check the level height, and check whether there is any
leakage.
2. Check the level height.
(1)Park the vehicle on the horizontal road.
(2)When the motor stops running, check the level height in the oil
tank. If necessary, add some more ATF DEXRONII steering
liquid.Replacement1. Discharge the steering liquid in the power steering system.
2. Remove the power steering high & low pressure oil pipes.
3. Loosen the connector screws of the high & low pressure oil pipes on the steering gear assembly, and loosen the
oil pipe clip.
4. Loosen the drive belt.
5. Remove the power steering pump strap support assembly from the motor. Remove the 3 coupling bolts between
the power steering pump strap support assembly and the motor.
6. Install the power steering pump strap support assembly.
Fasten the steering pump strap support assembly on the motor, and tighten the M10 bolt with a torque of 45-
79N.m and M8 bolt with a torque of 16-26N.m.
7. Install the drive belt, and make sure the position is correct.
8. Install the high & lower pressure oil pipes of the power steering gear assembly.
(1) Connect the connector screw of the high and low pressure oil pipe to the steering gauge with a torque of
19-33N.m.
(2) Fasten the low pressure oil pipe on the body front baffle plate with clip.
(3) Connect the connector screw of the high pressure oil pipe to the power steering pump with a torque of
19-33N.m.
(4) Connect the connector screw of the low pressure oil pipe to the oil tank with a torque of 19-33N.
m.
9. Discharge all air in the power steering pipe system, and check the pipe system whether there is any leakage.
10. Check the oil reservoir inner fluid level Tips: The level shall stay between the lowest level and the highest level.
(3) Check whether there is any foam or emulsification. If so, discharge the power steering liquid.NormalAbnormal