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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLECLClutch System
MTManual Transaxle
ATAutomatic Transaxle
CVTCVT
DDRIVELINE/AXLEFAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
JAIR CONDITIONERMTCManual Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
INFOID:0000000006444569
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000006444570
Unit: mm (in)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Brake SpecificationsINFOID:0000000006444567
HR16DE
Market United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R15, P195/55R16P185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
– 2° 0 ′ 30" (– 2.01 °)– 2° 1 ′ 0" (– 2.02 °)
Nominal – 1° 30 ′ 30" (– 1.51 °)– 1° 31 ′ 0" (– 1.52 °)
Maximum – 1° 0 ′ 30" (– 1.01 °)– 1° 1 ′ 0" (– 1.02 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum
–1.0 mm (–0.039 in) –2.3 mm –(0.091 in)
Nominal 3.0 mm (0.118 in) 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in) 5.7 mm (0.224 in)
Angle (left or right,
each side)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum
–0° 2 ′ 30" (–0.04 °)– 0° 6 ′ 0" (–0.10 °)
Nominal 0° 8 ′ 30" (0.14 °)0 ° 5 ′ 0" (0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 19 ′ 0" (0.32 °)0 ° 15 ′ 30" (0.26 °)
SEIA0363E
Tire size P185/65R14P185/65R15P195/55R16
Market United States
and Canada United States
CanadaUnited States
Front (Hf) 677 (26.65)685 (26.97)685 (26.97)686 (27.01)
Rear (Hr) 681 (26.81)682 (26.85)683 (26.89)683 (26.89)
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MR18DE
TypeWith ABS or VDC/TCS/ABSWithout ABS
Front brake Brake model AD22VK
Cylinder bore diameter 53.97 mm (2.125 in)
Pad
Length × width × thickness 11 5 . 0 m m
× 41.0 mm × 9.0 mm
(4.528 in × 1.614 in × 0.354 in)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 260 mm × 22.0 mm (10.24 in × 0.866 in)
Rear brake Brake model LT20
Cylinder bore diameter 15.87 mm (0.625 in)17.46 mm (0.687 in)
Drum inner diameter 203 mm (7.992 in)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 22.22 mm (0.875 in)
Brake booster Booster model C255
Diaphragm diameter 255 mm (10.04 in)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 3
Front brake Brake modelCLZ25VF
Cylinder bore diameter 57.2 mm (2.252 in)
Pad
Length × width × thickness 125.6 mm
× 48.0 mm × 9.5 mm
(4.945 in × 1.890 in × 0.374 in)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 280 mm × 24.0 mm (11.02 in × 0.945 in)
Rear brake Brake model LT23
Cylinder bore diameter 19.06 mm (0.750 in)
Drum inner diameter 228.6 mm (9.000 in)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 23.81 ± 0.015 mm (0.937 ± 0.001 in)
Brake booster Booster model C255
Diaphragm diameter 255 mm (10.04 in)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 3

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Rear Drum BrakeINFOID:0000000006444566
Unit: mm (in)
Unit: mm (in)
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000006444564
Brake modelLT 2 0
Brake lining Standard thickness (new)
4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new)
203 (7.992)
Repair limit inner diameter 204.5 (8.051)
Brake model LT 2 3
Brake lining Standard thickness
(new) 4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new)
228.6 (9.000)
Repair limit inner diameter 230.0 (9.055)
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 50.013 1/4 gal 11 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
HR16DE
3.03 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt
MR18DE 4.14 3/8 qt 3 5/8 qt
Without oil filter
change HR16DE
2.83 qt2 1/2 qt
MR18DE 3.94 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) HR16DE
3.53 3/4 qt 3 1/8 qt
MR18DE 4.95 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level) HR16DE
6.36 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt
MR18DE 6.87 1/4 qt 6 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 5MT
2.65 1/2 pt 4 5/8 pt
6MT 2.04 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) HR16DE
7.78 1/8 qt 6 3/4 qt
MR18DE 7.98 3/8 qt 7 qt
CVT fluid RE0F08B6.97 1/4 qt 6 1/8 qt
Brake and clutch fluid —— —
Multi-purpose grease —— —
Windshield washer fluid 4.54 3/4 qt 4 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil MR18DE - Type
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120 m
4.1 fl oz
4.2 fl oz
MR18DE - Type
2 100 m
3.4 fl oz
3.5 fl oz

AT-4
Transmission Range Switch ..................................225
Output Speed Sensor ............................................227
Input Speed Sensor ...............................................228
Differential Side Oil Seal ........................................229
AIR BREATHER HOSE ...................................232
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..232
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ..............................233
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..233
OVERHAUL .................................................... .237
Component .......................................................... ..237
Oil Channel ............................................................250
Location of Adjusting Shims, Needle Bearings and
Thrust Washers .....................................................
253
Location of Snap Rings .........................................255
DISASSEMBLY .............................................. .257
Disassembly ........................................................ ..257
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS ..............275
Manual Shaft ....................................................... ..275
Oil Pump ................................................................278
Control Valve Assembly ........................................281
Control Valve Upper Body .....................................290
Control Valve Lower Body ................................... ..294
Reverse Clutch ......................................................297
High Clutch ............................................................302
Forward and Overrun Clutches .............................307
Low & Reverse Brake ............................................314
Rear Internal Gear and Forward Clutch Hub .........318
Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction
Pinion Gear and Bearing Retainer .........................
322
Band Servo Piston Assembly ................................331
Final Drive .............................................................337
ASSEMBLY .....................................................344
Assembly (1) ........................................................ ..344
Adjustment (1) (For HR16DE Engine Models) ..... .345
Adjustment (1) (For MR18DE Engine Models) .....349
Assembly (2) .........................................................355
Adjustment (2) .......................................................360
Assembly (3) .........................................................363
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
373
General Specification ........................................... .373
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting Occurs .....373
Vehicle Speed at When Lock-up Occurs/Releases
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373
Stall Speed ............................................................374
Line Pressure ........................................................374
Adjusting shims, Needle Bearings, Thrust Wash-
ers and Snap Rings ..............................................
374
Control Valves .......................................................375
Accumulator ..........................................................376
Clutches and Brakes .............................................376
Final Drive .............................................................378
Planetary Carrier ...................................................378
Oil Pump ...............................................................378
Input Shaft .............................................................378
Reduction Pinion Gear ..........................................378
Band Servo ...........................................................378
Output Shaft ..........................................................379
Bearing Retainer ...................................................379
Total End Play ...................................................... .379
Reverse Clutch End Play ......................................379
Removal and Installation .......................................379
Shift Solenoid Valves ........................................... .379
Solenoid Valves ....................................................380
A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor ..............................380
Output Speed Sensor ...........................................380
Dropping Resistor .................................................380
Input Speed Sensor ..............................................380
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
Cross-Sectional ViewINFOID:0000000005928073
HR16DE engine models
SCIA7651J
1. Converter housing 2. Oil pump3. Brake band
4. Reverse clutch 5. High clutch6. Front planetary gear
7. Low one-way clutch 8. Rear planetary gear9. Forward clutch
10. Overrun clutch 11. Low & reverse brake12. Output gear
13. Band servo piston 14. Reverse clutch drum15. Side cover
16. Idler gear 17. Forward one-way clutch 18. Transaxle case
19. Reduction pinion gear 20. Final gear 21. Differential case
22. Input shaft 23. Torque converter
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A/T CONTROL SYSTEM
MR18DE engine models
Shift MechanismINFOID:0000000005928074
CONSTRUCTION
SCIA7938E
1. Converter housing2. Oil pump3. Brake band
4. Reverse clutch 5. High clutch6. Front planetary gear
7. Low one-way clutch 8. Rear planetary gear9. Forward clutch
10. Overrun clutch 11. Low & reverse brake12. Output gear
13. Band servo piston 14. Reverse clutch drum15. Side cover
16. Idler gear 17. Forward one-way clutch 18. Transaxle case
19. Reduction pinion gear 20. Final gear21. Differential case
22. Input shaft 23. Torque converter
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FUNCTION OF CLUTCH AND BRAKE
CLUTCH AND BAND CHART
1. Torque converter 2. Oil pump 3. Input shaft
4. Brake band 5. Reverse clutch 6. High clutch
7. Front sun gear 8. Front pinion gear 9. Front internal gear
10. Front planetary carrier 11. Rear sun gear 12. Rear pinion gear
13. Rear internal gear 14. Rear planetary carrier 15. Forward clutch
16. Forward one-way clutch 17. Overrun clutch 18. Low one-way clutch
19. Low & reverse brake 20. Parking pawl 21. Parking gear
22. Output shaft 23. Idle gear 24. Output gear
SAT998I
Clutch and brake components Abbr. Function
5 Reverse clutch R/C To transmit input power to front sun gear 7 .
6 High clutch H/C To transmit input power to front planetary carrier 10.
15 Forward clutch F/C To connect front planetary carrier 10 with forward one-way clutch 16.
17 Overrun clutch O/C To connect front planetary carrier 10 with rear internal gear 13 .
4 Brake band B/B To lock front sun gear 7.
16 Forward one-way clutch F/O.C When forward clutch 15
is engaged, to stop rear internal gear 13 from rotating in
opposite direction against engine revolution.
18 Low one-way clutch L/O.CTo stop front planetary carrier
10 from rotating in opposite direction against en-
gine revolution.
19 Low & reverse brake L & R/B To lock front planetary carrier 10.
Shift posi-
tion R/C
5 H/C
6 F/C
15 O/C
17 Band servo
F/O.C
16 L/O.C
18 L&R/B
19 Lock-
up Remarks
2nd
apply 3rd re-
lease 4th ap-
ply
P PA R K
POSITION
R REVERSE
POSITION
N NEUTRAL
POSITION
D*4 1st *1DB B
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