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How to use Repair Procedures
This manual has been written in a format that is
designed to meet the needs of technicians
worldwide. It provides general descriptions for
accomplishing repair work with tested and effective
techniques.
Important Safety Instructions
Appropriate service methods and correct repair
procedures are essential for the safe and reliable
operation of all vehicles as well as the personal
safety of the individual carrying out the work.
Anyone who departs from the instructions provided
in this manual must first establish that personal safety or vehicle integrity is not compromised by
the choice of method, tools or components.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes in This
Manual
WARNING: Warnings are used to indicate
that failure to follow a procedure correctly
may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Cautions are used to indicate
that failure to follow a procedure correctly
may result in damage to the vehicle or
equipment being used.
NOTE: Notes are used to provide additional
essential information required to carry out a
complete and satisfactory repair.
Generic warnings or cautions are in their relevant
description and operation procedure within section
100-00. If the generic warnings or cautions are
required for a procedure, there will be a referral to
the appropriate description and operation
procedure.
If a warning, caution or note only applies to one
step, it is placed at the beginning of the specific
step.
Global Authoring Standards (GAS) Repair
Procedures
NOTE: GAS style procedures can be identified by
steps that have no accompanying step text and
the magenta color of the electrical connectors and
fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
A GAS removal and installation procedure uses a
sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order
to be followed when removing/disassembling or
installing/assembling a component.
Many of the GAS procedures will have the
installation information within the removal steps.
These procedures will have the following note at
the beginning of the procedure:
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
Reuse of fasteners and seals and gaskets
The following list details the general policy for the
reuse of fasteners and seals and gaskets.
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Standard Workshop Practices
Vehicle in Workshop
When working on a vehicle in the workshop always
make sure that:
– the parking brake is applied or the wheels aresecurely chocked to prevent the vehicle moving
forwards or backwards.
– the key is removed from key operated hood locks before any work is carried out around the
front of the vehicle.
– if the engine is to be run, there is adequate ventilation, or an extraction hose to remove
exhaust fumes.
– there is adequate room to raise the vehicle and remove the wheels, if necessary.
– fender covers are always fitted if any work is to be carried out in the engine compartment.
– the battery is disconnected if working on the engine, underneath the vehicle, or if the vehicle
is raised.
CAUTION: When electric arc welding on a
vehicle, always disconnect the generator
wiring to prevent the possibility of a surge
of current causing damage to the internal
components of the generator.
– if using welding equipment on the vehicle, a suitable fire extinguisher is readily available.
Towing the Vehicle
WARNING: When the vehicle is being
towed, the ignition switch must be in
position II (steering lock released and
warning lamps illuminated). Only then will
the steering, turn signal lamps, horn and
stop lamps be operational. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal
injury.
NOTE: The removable towing eye (if equipped),
has a left-hand thread and must be fully tightened
before towing can commence.
When towing is necessary, the vehicle towing eyes
should be used. The rope must be securely
fastened to the towing eyes and must also be
attached to the other vehicle such that the rope will
not foul the bodywork.
When a vehicle with automatic transmission is
towed, the gear selector must be in position N (Neutral). Never tow a vehicle with automatic
transmission at a speed greater than 30 mph (50
km/h) or for a distance greater than 30 miles (50
km). If it is necessary to tow the vehicle a greater
distance, the drive wheels must be lifted clear off
the ground.
Alternatively the vehicle can be transported on a
low loader or a trailer.
Connecting a Slave Battery Using
Jumper Cables
WARNING: If the slave battery has recently
been charged and is gassing, cover the
vent plugs or covers with a damp cloth to
reduce the risk of explosion should arcing
occur when connecting the jumper cables.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
A discharged battery condition may have
been caused by an electrical short circuit.
If this condition exists there will be an
apparently live circuit on the vehicle even
when all normal circuits are switched off.
This can cause arcing when the jumper
cables are connected.
While it is not recommended that the
vehicle is jump started, it is recognized
that this may occasionally be the only
practical way to mobilize a vehicle. In such
an instance, the discharged battery must
be recharged immediately after jump
starting to avoid permanent damage.
– Always make sure that the jumper cables are adequate for the task. Heavy duty cables must
be used.
– Always make sure that the slave battery is of the same voltage as the vehicle battery. The
batteries must be connected in parallel.
– Always make sure that switched electric circuits are switched off before connecting jumper
cables. This reduces the risk of arcing occurring
when the final connection is made.
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Noise Conditions
• Gear noise is typically a howling or whining dueto gear damage or incorrect bearing preload. It
can occur at various speeds and driving
conditions, or it can be continuous.
• Chuckle is a particular rattling noise that sounds like a stick against the spokes of a spinning
bicycle wheel. It occurs while decelerating from
64 km/h (40 mph) and can usually be heard all
the way to a stop. The frequency varies with
vehicle speed.
• Knock is very similar to chuckle, though it may be louder and occurs on acceleration or
deceleration. The teardown will disclose what
has to be corrected.
Clicking, popping or grinding noises may be caused
by the following:
• worn, damaged or incorrectly installed wheel bearing, suspension or brake component.
Check and rule out tires, exhaust and trim items
before disassembling the transmission to diagnose
and correct gear noise.
The noises described under Road Test usually
have specific causes that can be diagnosed by
observation as the unit is disassembled. The initial
clues are the type of noise heard on the road test
and driving conditions.
Vibration Conditions
Vibration at highway speeds may be caused by
the following:
• out-of-balance front or rear wheels.
• out-of-round tires.
Shudder or vibration during acceleration may be
caused by the following:
• damaged powertrain/drivetrain mounts.
• excessively high constant velocity (CV) joint operating angles caused by incorrect ride height.
Check ride height, verify correct spring rate and
check items under inoperative conditions.
Road Test
A gear-driven unit will produce a certain amount
of noise. Some noise is acceptable and may be
audible at certain speeds or under various driving
conditions, as on a newly paved asphalt road. The slight noise is in no way detrimental and must be
considered normal.
The road test and customer interview (if available)
provide information needed to identify the condition
and give direction to the correct starting point for
diagnosis.
1. Make notes throughout the diagnosis routine.
Make sure to write down even the smallest bit
of information, because it may turn out to be the
most important.
2. Do not touch anything until a road test and a thorough visual inspection of the vehicle have
been carried out. Leave the tire pressures and
vehicle load just where they were when the
condition was first observed. Adjusting tire
pressures, vehicle load or making other
adjustments may reduce the condition(s)
intensity to a point where it cannot be identified
clearly. It may also inject something new into
the system, preventing correct diagnosis.
3. Make a visual inspection as part of the preliminary diagnosis routine, writing down
anything that does not look right. Note tire
pressures, but do not adjust them yet. Note
leaking fluids, loose nuts and bolts, or bright
spots where components may be rubbing
against each other. Check the load space for
unusual loads.
4. Road test the vehicle and define the condition by reproducing it several times during the road
test.
5. Carry out the Road Test Quick Checks as soon as the condition is reproduced. This will identify
the correct diagnostic procedure. Carry out the
Road Test Quick Checks more than once to
verify they are providing a valid result.
Remember, the Road Test Quick Checks may
not tell where the concern is, but they will tell
where it is not.
Road Test Quick Checks
1. 24-80 km/h (15-50 mph): with light acceleration,a moaning noise is heard and possibly a
vibration felt in the front floor panel. It is usually
worse at a particular engine speed and at a
particular throttle setting during acceleration at
that speed. It may also produce a moaning
sound, depending on what component is
causing it. REFER to Tip-in Moan in the
Driveline Noise and Vibration Symptom Chart.
2. Acceleration/Deceleration: With slow acceleration and deceleration, a shake is
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sometimes noticed in the steering wheel/column,
seats, front floor panel, front door trim panel or
front end sheet metal. It is a low frequency
vibration (around 9-15 cycles per second). It
may or may not be increased by applying the
brakes lightly. REFER to Idle
Boom/Shake/Vibration in the Driveline Noise
and Vibration Symptom Chart.
3. High Speed: A vibration is felt in the front floor panel or seats with no visible shake, but with
an accompanying sound or rumble, buzz, hum,
drone or booming noise. Coast with the clutch
pedal depressed (manual transmission) or shift
control selector lever in "N" (NEUTRAL)
(automatic transmission) and engine idling. If
vibration is still evident, it may be related to
wheels, tires, front brake discs, wheel hubs or
front wheel bearings. REFER to Shake and
Vibration While Driving in the Driveline Noise
and Vibration Symptom Chart.
4. Engine rpm Sensitive: A vibration is felt whenever the engine reaches a particular rpm.
It will disappear in neutral coasts. The vibration
can be duplicated by operating the engine at
the problem rpm while the vehicle is stationary.
It can be caused by any component, from the
accessory drive belt to the clutch or torque
converter which turns at engine speed when the
vehicle is stopped. REFER to Shake and
Vibration While Driving in the Driveline Noise
and Vibration Symptom Chart.
5. Noise and Vibration While Turning: Clicking, popping or grinding noises may be due to the
following:
• worn, damaged or incorrectly installed front wheel bearing.
• damaged powertrain/drivetrain mounts.
Road Conditions
An experienced technician will always establish a
route that will be used for all NVH diagnosis road
tests. The road selected should be reasonably
smooth, level and free of undulations (unless a
particular condition needs to be identified). A
smooth asphalt road that allows driving over a
range of speeds is best. Gravel or bumpy roads
are unsuitable because of the additional road noise
produced. Once the route is established and consistently used, the road noise variable is
eliminated from the test results.
NOTE:
Some concerns may be apparent only on
smooth asphalt roads.
If a customer complains of a noise or vibration on
a particular road and only on a particular road, the
source of the concern may be the road surface. If
possible, try to test the vehicle on the same type
of road.
Vehicle Preparation
Carry out a thorough visual inspection of the
vehicle before carrying out the road test. Note
anything which is unusual. Do not repair or adjust
any condition until the road test is carried out,
unless the vehicle is inoperative or the condition
could pose a hazard to the technician. After
verifying that the condition has been corrected,
make sure all components removed have been
installed.
Power Steering Conditions
Check for the noise in the following conditions to
verify the customer concern.
• Check for the noise in several temperature conditions.
• Is the noise from when the vehicle was new?
• Can the noise be repeated constantly or is it random?
• Check the condition of the vehicle age, mileage and service record.
• Interview the customer to find the operating condition in which the noise will occur. Test the
vehicle based on the detail(s) from the customer
interview.
• Follow the power steering operation noise condition tables below, to find which condition
the noise will occur.
Power Steering Operation Noise Check
Step 1: Check for NVH concerns from non-steering
components, which may sound like noises coming
from the steering system.
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Before conducting a vehicle test to identify a NVH
concern carry out the following checks.
1. Check the tire pressures and adjust tospecification, as necessary.
2. Make sure the steering system fluid is correct, the system is free of leaks and is operating
correctly.
3. Make sure the vehicle steering system temperature is the same as described at the
customer interview.
4. All evaluations must take place in a relatively quiet location.
5. The heating - air conditioning (A/C) fan and radio must be turned off during evaluations and
the windows closed.Symptom Chart
Power Steering Moan Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering moan noise with the vehicle
parked, transmission in neutral and all windows
closed in the following test conditions.
1. Engine speed at idle with no steering action.
2. Engine speed at idle with slow 90 degrees persecond turning of the steering wheel.
3. Engine speed at 1250 +/- 50 rpm with no steering action.
4. Engine speed at 1250 +/- 50 rpm with slow 90 degrees per second turning of the steering
wheel.
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the routing of thepower steering lines.
• CHECK the power steering line clamps are secure.
• CHECK the power steering lines for clearance from the
vehicle body, front axle cross-
member and steering gear.
Power steering lines.
Power steering system moan
noise – A continuous low pitched
humming noise occurs when the
steering wheel is turned and the
steering system is loaded. Noise
frequency changes with engine
rpm changes. Particularly
annoying at lower engine speed. FLUSH the power steering
system.
REFER to:
Power Steering
System Flushing (211-00
Steering System - General
Information, General Proced-
ures).
Incorrect power steering fluid.
Pressure pulses from the power
steering pump. Certain amount
of noise level acceptable, not a
safety critical item.
Power steering pump.
Power Steering Whine Noise
Test Condition
Listen for steering whine noise with the vehicle
parked, transmission in neutral and all windows
closed in the following test conditions. 1. Engine speed at 1800 +/- 50 rpm with no
steering action.
2. Engine speed at 1800 +/- 50 rpm with slow 90 degrees turning of the steering wheel.
3. Engine speed at 3000 +/- 50 rpm with no steering action.
4. Engine speed at 3000 +/- 50 rpm with slow 90 degrees turning of the steering wheel.
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DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
D2: INSPECT THE WHEEL BEARINGS
1 Inspect the wheel bearings.
• Are the wheel bearings OK?
zYe s GO to D3 .
zNo
INSTALL new wheel bearings as necessary.
REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front
Suspension, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
D3: INSPECT THE WHEEL AND TIRE RUNOUT
1 Inspect the wheel and tire runout.
• Is the wheel and tire runout OK?
zYe s Balance the wheels and tires. Refer to the
wheel balance equipment manufacturer's
instructions. ROAD TEST as necessary.
zNoINSTALL new wheels or tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels
and Tires, Removal and Installation).
ROAD TEST as necessary.
PINPOINT TEST E : NON-AXLE NOISE
DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
E1: INSPECT THE VEHICLE TRIM
1 Check the radiator grille and trim panels to see
if they are the source of the noise.
• Are the vehicle trim components causing the noise?
zYe s
INSTALL new trim components or REPAIR as
necessary. ROAD TEST as necessary.
zNoGO to E2.
E2: CHECK THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FOR NOISE
1 Ignition switch in position III.
2Ignition switch in position II.
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SECTION 204-00 Suspension System - General
Information
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
204-00-2
Suspension System ........................................................................\
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204-00-2
Inspection and Verification ........................................................................\
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204-00-2
Symptom Chart ........................................................................\
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204-00-5
Pinpoint Tests ........................................................................\
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204-00-12
Component Tests ........................................................................\
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GENERAL PROCEDURES 204-00-15
(14 117 3)
Front Toe Adjustment ........................................................................\
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204-00-16
(15 211 3)
Rear Toe Adjustment ........................................................................\
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204-00-1
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Suspension System
Special Tool(s)Alignment Pins, Subframe
205-316 (15-097A)
15097A
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanicaldamage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Tire pressure(s) Wheel and tires
Mechanical
Wheel knuckles Tie-rod ends
Front suspension lower arm ball joints Front suspension lower arm bushings Front strut and spring assemblies
Front and rear stabilizer bar and connecting links Rear springs
Rear shock absorbers
Rear suspension lower arms
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart
Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• Vehicles without load levellingshock absorbers, CHECK for
abnormal loading, spring sag
or non-standard springs.
• Vehicles with load levelling shock absorbers, GO to
Pinpoint Test C.
• Vehicle attitude incorrect (front
or rear / left or right is high or
low).
• Drift left or right
• CHECK the steering system.REFER to: Steering System
(211-00 Steering System -
General Information,
Diagnosis and Testing).
• Steering gear or linkage worn
or damaged.
• CHECK the brake system.REFER to: Brake System (206-
00 Brake System - General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
• Brake system.
• Using the special tool, CHECKthe front subframe alignment..
• Incorrect front crossmember
alignment.
• CHECK the wheel bearings.
• Worn front wheel bearings.
• GO toPinpoint Test A.
• Wheel and tires.
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