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REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving brak e caliper hydraulic hose attached. Position brake cal-
iper aside with wire. Refer to BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"
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CAUTION:
• Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
• Do not twist or stretch the brake hose.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
1. Cotter pin 2. Nut retainer 3. Rotor
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Wheel hub bolt 6. Splash guard
7. Steering knuckle Front
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4. Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and wheel sensor from steeringknuckle. Refer to BRC-124, "Removal and Installation - Front
Wheel Sensor".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove and discard cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
6. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to dis- engage drive shaft from wheel hub.
CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint to an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to over extend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel
hub and bearing assembly.
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts.
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
9. Remove the outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
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10. Remove the front strut bolt at steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-9, "Exploded View"
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11. Remove transverse link bolt and nut. Using Tool, separate transverse link from steering knuckle.
12. Remove steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse cotter pin.
• Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.
• Do not use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
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• When installing wheel hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle, align cutout in sensor rotor cover with
wheel sensor mounting hole in steering knuckle.
• Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during dis- assembly.
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58,
"Work Procedure".
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
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QR25DE ENGINE
Removal
1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Remove each brake caliper using power tool, leaving brake caliper hydraulic hose attached. Position each brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"
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CAUTION:
• Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
• Do not twist or stretch the brake hose.
3. Put alignment marks on each disc rotor and each wheel hub and bearing assembly.
4. Remove each disc rotor.
5. Remove each wheel sensor bolt (A) and each wheel sensor from each steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-124, "Removal and
Installation - Front Wheel Sensor".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove stabilizer connecting rods from stabilizer bar.
7. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View"
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8. Remove steering gear bolts. Remove steering gear from suspension member and support the steering gear with wire. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
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9. Remove engine side under cover. Refer to EM-28, "Exploded View"
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10. Remove engine under cover. Refer to EM-28, "Exploded View"
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11. Remove transverse link bolts and nuts. Using Tool, separate each transverse link from steering knuckles.
12. Remove rear engine mount torque rod bolt and rear torque rod insulator bracket, then remove support bracket. Refer to EM-83, "Exploded View"
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13. Position the power steering lines aside and remove the power steering line clips.
1. Strut tower bar 2. Stabilizer bar 3. Stabilizer clamp
4. Stabilizer bushing 5. Connecting rod 6. VQ35DE front mount bracket
7. VQ35DE rear mount bracket 8. QR25DE mount bracket 9. Front suspension member stay
10. Transverse link 11. Steering knuckle 12. Front suspension member
13. Strut 14. Lower rubber seat 15. Coil spring
16. Upper rubber seat 17. Dust cover 18. Strut mount insulator
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14. Set Tool under suspension member, and remove suspension member bolts. Slowly lower Tool to remove suspension member from vehicle
15. If replacing suspension member, remove the following components from the suspension member. • transverse links.
• stabilizer bar.
• front suspension member stays.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing wheel hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle, align cutout in sensor rotor cover with wheel sensor mounting hole in steering knuckle.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin.
• Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during dis- assembly.
• Perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on ground. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
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• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjust-
ment".
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58,
"Work Procedure"
VQ35DE ENGINE
Removal
Engine, transmission and suspension member must be removed as an assembly. Refer to EM-220, "Removal
and Installation".
Once removed as an assembly, lift engine and transmission off of suspension member.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing wheel hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle, align cutout in sensor rotor cover with
wheel sensor mounting hole in steering knuckle.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin.
• Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during dis-
assembly.
• Perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on ground. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
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• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjust-
ment".
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58,
"Work Procedure"
Tool number : KV101J0010 (J-47242)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000009460639
UNITED STATES
*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions.
*2: The RH camber angle shall be -0 ° 15 ′± 0 ° 33 ′ (-0.25 °± 0.55 °) with respect to the LH camber angle.
*3: For the caster angle, the difference between right and left against the ground surface shall be ± 0 ° 30 ′ ( ± 0.50 °) maximum.
CANADA
Engine type QR25DE VQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17 235/45R18
Camber *2
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) (LH)Minimum -1
° 05 ′ (-1.08 °)
Nominal -0 ° 20 ′ (-0.33 °)
Maximum 0 ° 25 ′ (0.42 °)
(RH) Minimum -1
° 20 ′ (-1.33 °)
Nominal -0 ° 35 ′ (-0.58 °)
Maximum 0 ° 10 ′ (0.17 °)
Caster *3
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum 4
° 10 ′ (4.17 °)4 ° 15 ′ (4.25 °)
Nominal 4 ° 55 ′ (4.92 °)5 ° 00 ′ (5.00 °)
Maximum 5 ° 40 ′ (5.67 °)5 ° 45 ′ (5.75 °)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) (LH)
Minimum 13
° 35 ′ (13.58 °)13 ° 40
′ (13.67 °)
Nominal 14 ° 20 ′ (14.33 °)14 ° 25 ′ (14.42 °)
Maximum 15 ° 05 ′ (15.08 °)15 ° 10 ′ (15.17 °)
(RH) Minimum 13
° 50 ′ (13.83 °)13 ° 55 ′ (13.92 °)
Nominal 14 ° 35 ′ (14.58 °)14 ° 40 ′ (14.67 °)
Maximum 15 ° 20 ′ (15.33 °)15 ° 25 ′ (15.42 °)
To t a l t o e - i n Distance (A - B)
Minimum Out 1.7 mm (Out 0.07 in)
Nominal In 0.3 mm (In 0.01 in)
Maximum In 2.3 mm (In 0.09 in)
Angle (LH and RH)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum Out 0
° 05 ′ 38 ″ (Out 0.094 °)
Nominal In 0 ° 03 ′ 57 ″ (In 0.066 °)
Maximum In 0 ° 13 ′ 33 ″ (In 0.226 °)
Wheel turning angle Refer to ST-46, "Steering Angle"
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Engine type QR25DE VQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17 235/45R18
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*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions.
*2: The RH camber angle shall be -0 ° 15 ′± 0 ° 33 ′ (-0.25 °± 0.55 °) with respect to the LH camber angle.
*3: For the caster angle, the difference between right and left against the ground surface shall be ± 0 ° 30 ′ ( ± 0.50 °) maximum.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000009460640
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000009460641
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Camber *2
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) (LH)Minimum -1
° 05 ′ (-1.08 °)
Nominal -0 ° 20 ′ (-0.33 °)
Maximum 0 ° 25 ′ (0.42 °)
(RH) Minimum -1
° 20 ′ (-1.33 °)
Nominal -0 ° 35 ′ (-0.58 °)
Maximum 0 ° 10 ′ (0.17 °)
Caster *3
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum 4
° 10 ′ (4.17 °)
Nominal 4 ° 55 ′ (4.92 °)
Maximum 5 ° 40 ′ (5.67 °)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) (LH)
Minimum 13
° 35 ′ (13.58 °)13 ° 40 ′ (13.67 °)
Nominal 14 ° 20 ′ (14.33 °)14 ° 25 ′ (14.42 °)
Maximum 15 ° 05 ′ (15.08 °)15 ° 10 ′ (15.17 °)
(RH) Minimum 13
° 50 ′ (13.83 °)13 ° 55 ′ (13.92 °)
Nominal 14 ° 35 ′ (14.58 °)14 ° 40 ′ (14.67 °)
Maximum 15 ° 20 ′ (15.33 °)15 ° 25 ′ (15.42 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum Out 1.7 mm (Out 0.07 in)
Nominal In 0.3 mm (In 0.01 in)
Maximum In 2.3 mm (In 0.09 in)
Angle (LH and RH)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum Out 0
° 05 ′ 38 ″ (Out 0.094 °)
Nominal In 0 ° 03 ′ 57 ″ (In 0.066 °)
Maximum In 0 ° 13 ′ 33 ″ (In 0.226 °)
Wheel turning angle Refer to ST-46, "Steering Angle"
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Swing torque 0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0 .06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) 7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb)
Axial endplay 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANU AL ......................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 .......................................................... ....18
Tightening Torque Table (New Standard Includ-
ed) ....................................................................... ....
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RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ............................................ ....
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Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ....21
VEHICLE INFORMATION ............................22
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ................. ....22
Model Variation ................................................... ....22
Identification Number ..............................................23
Identification Plate ...................................................24
Engine Serial Number .............................................24
CVT Number ...........................................................25
Dimensions .......................................................... ....25
Wheels & Tires ........................................................25
PRECAUTION ..............................................26
PRECAUTIONS .................................................26
Description ........................................................... ....26
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
26
Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service .............26
Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .......................27
Cautions in Removing Battery Terminal and AV
Control Unit .......................................................... ....
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General Precautions ................................................27
Three Way Catalyst .................................................29
Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommend-
ed) QR25DE ........................................................ ....
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Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommend-
ed) VQ35DE ........................................................ ....
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Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System ................................................................. ....
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Hoses ......................................................................29
Engine Oils ..............................................................30
Air Conditioning .......................................................31
LIFTING POINT .................................................32
Special Service Tool ................................................32
Pantograph Jack ......................................................32
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................33
2-Pole Lift ................................................................34
Board-on Lift ............................................................35
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................36
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................36
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........36
WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................38
CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM .....................38
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ....38
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The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
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B
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION A/C Air conditioner
A/C Air conditioning
A/F sensor Air fuel ratio sensor A/T Automatic transaxle/transmission
ABS Anti-lock braking system
ACCS Advance climate control system ACL Air cleaner
AP Accelerator pedal
APP Accelerator pedal position AV Audio visual
AVM Around view monitor
AWD All wheel drive
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION BARO Barometric pressureBCI Backup collision intervention
BCM Body control module
BLSD Brake limited slip differential BPP Brake pedal positionBSI Blind spot intervention
BSW Blind spot warning
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION CKP Crankshaft positionCL Closed loop
CMP Camshaft position CPP Clutch pedal positionCTP Closed throttle position
CVT Continuously variable transaxle/transmission
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION D
1Drive range first gear
D
2Drive range second gear
D
3Drive range third gear
D
4Drive range fourth gear
DCA Distance control assist
DDS Downhill drive support DFI Direct fuel injection system
DLC Data link connector
DTC Diagnostic trouble code
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