General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have any play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.
2. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage.
4. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Visually check the transaxle for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
5. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)
(a) Visually check the transfer for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
6. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for AWD)
(a) Visually check the rear differential for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
7. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
(a) Check the front and rear suspension.
Type |
See Procedure |
---|---|
Front Suspension |
See page |
Rear Suspension |
See page |
8. TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS (for AWD)
(a) Tighten the bolts for the propeller shaft (See page
).
Security Horn Circuit
DESCRIPTION
When the theft deterrent system is switched from the armed state to the alarm
sounding state, the main body ECU (driver side junction block assembly) controls
the security horn.
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
1.
PERFORM A ...
Back Door Courtesy Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disengage the c ...
Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
- Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake
pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles ...