
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Wheel Alignment InspectionINFOID:0000000003812473
INSPECTION
Description
CAUTION:
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the standard value, check front suspension
parts for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.
Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required.
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
Preliminary Check
Check the following:
Tires for improper air pressure and wear
Road wheels for runout: Refer to WT-2, "
Inspection".
Wheel bearing axial end play: Refer to FA X - 6 , "
Inspection".
Transverse link ball joint axial end play: Refer to FSU-11, "
Inspection".
Strut operation.
Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
Each of suspension member and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage
Vehicle height (posture)
CAMBER, CASTER, AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand at the
same height so that vehicle remains horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install the CCK gauge attachment (SST: KV991040S0) with the following procedure on wheel, then measure
wheel alignment.
1. Remove three wheel to nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub
bolt.
2. Screw the adapter into the plate until it contacts the plate tightly.
3. Screw the center plate into the plate.
4. Insert the plate assembly on the guide bolt. Put the spring in,
and then evenly screw the three guide bolt nuts. When fastening
the guide nuts, do not completely compress the spring.
5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of the
center plate and tightly contact them to measure.
CAUTION:
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the
standard value, check front suspension parts for wear and
damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is
detected.
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Standard
Camber, caster, kingpin in-
clination angles: Refer to FSU-18, "
Wheel
Alignment".
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FSU-16
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003811126
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003811127
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove under cover.
3. Remove wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-57, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (without VDC),
BRC-151, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
4. Remove lock plate of brake hose. Refer to BR-19, "
FRONT : Exploded View".
5. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to BR-34, "
BRAKE
CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
6. Remove stabilizer connecting rod (upper side). Refer to FSU-14, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-5, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove power steering solenoid valve harness connector and harness clip. Refer to ST-18, "
Exploded
View".
9. Remove heat insulator from suspension member.
10. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FAX-18, "
LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation" (left side), FAX-19, "RIGHT
SIDE : Removal and Installation" (right side).
11. Separate lower shaft and steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-16, "
Exploded View".
12. Remove power steering oil pump and then separate suction hose and high pressure piping. Refer to ST-
28, "Exploded View", ST-34, "Exploded View".
13. Separate engine mount insulator from engine assembly. Refer to EM-67, "
Exploded View".
14. Set suitable jack to front suspension member.
15. Remove front suspension member stay.
16. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts.
17. Gradually lower the jack placed at the front suspension member.
CAUTION:
Perform the work while checking that the jack is stable.
1. Front suspension member 2. Rebound stopper 3. Front suspension member stay
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
FSU-17
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NOTE:
Remove the steering knuckle and wheel bearing assembly, steering gear assembly and hydraulic line,
stabilizer bar, transverse link and engine mounting insulator as a unit from the vehicle.
18. Remove the following parts.
Steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly: refer to FA X - 8 , "
Exploded View".
Steering gear assembly and hydraulic line: refer to ST-18, "
Exploded View" and ST-34, "Exploded
View".
Stabilizer bar: refer to FSU-14, "
Exploded View".
Transverse link: refer to FSU-12, "
Exploded View".
Engine mounting insulator: refer to EM-67, "
Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse links (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.
InspectionINFOID:0000000003811128
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the front suspension member for significant deformation, cracks, or damages. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-57, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-151, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
3. Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ......................3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................3
Description ................................................................3
Terms ........................................................................3
Units ..........................................................................3
Contents ....................................................................3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .......4
Components ..............................................................4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .....6
Description ................................................................6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis ......6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures .....................................................................
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HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................9
Connector Symbols ...................................................9
Sample/Wiring Diagram -Example- .........................10
Description ..............................................................11
ABBREVIATIONS ..............................................13
Abbreviation List ......................................................13
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ................................................................
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Description ..............................................................14
Tightening Torque Table (New Standard Includ-
ed) ...........................................................................
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TERMINOLOGY .................................................17
SAE J1930 Terminology List ...................................17
FEATURES OF NEW MODEL .....................21
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .....................21
Model Variation .......................................................21
Information About Identification or Model Code ......21
Dimensions .............................................................23
Wheels & Tires ........................................................23
PRECAUTION ..............................................24
PRECAUTIONS .................................................24
Description ...............................................................24
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .................................................................
24
Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service .............24
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect ...................................
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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ....25
General Precautions ................................................25
Three Way Catalyst .................................................27
Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System .....................................................................
27
Hoses ......................................................................27
Engine Oils ..............................................................28
Air Conditioning .......................................................28
Fuel ..........................................................................29
LIFTING POINT .................................................30
Commercial Service Tools .......................................30
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift .......30
Board-On Lift ...........................................................31
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................32
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................32
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........32
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................34
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ..........................................................
34
Work Flow ................................................................34
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................34
Intermittent Incident .................................................35
Circuit Inspection .....................................................37
CONSULT-III/GST CHECKING SYSTEM .........43
Description ...............................................................43
CONSULT-III Function and System Application*1 ....43
CONSULT-III/GST Data Link Connector (DLC)
Circuit ......................................................................
43

GI-18
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TERMINOLOGY
Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valveEGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valveEGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor
EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memoryFEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve*** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valveIACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valveIACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection system MFI system Fuel injection controlNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM

PRECAUTIONS
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If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000003852857
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
General PrecautionsINFOID:0000000003852781
Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without
proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any inflam-
mable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas,
etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to prop-
erly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After jack-
ing up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at
the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehi-
cle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran-
saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.
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GI-26
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PRECAUTIONS
Before starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Dispose of drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning parts in an
appropriate manner.
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.
Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers,
cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.
Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recommended
special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems,
check all affected lines for leaks.
Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate covers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module)
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PRECAUTIONS
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system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Three Way CatalystINFOID:0000000003852782
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when nec-
essary.
Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to the
catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three
way catalyst.
Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control SystemINFOID:0000000003852783
Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for the
multiport fuel injection system or ECM:
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.
Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to injec-
tors, be sure to release fuel pressure.
Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air flow
sensor.
HosesINFOID:0000000003852784
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose with
tapered tool or screwdriver.
To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose insertion
length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with hose
stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up against hose
stopper.)
HOSE CLAMPING
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