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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTSN-5
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Preliminary CheckINFOID:0000000003776738
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the sonar sensor preliminary check is to confirm that there are no outside factors affecting the
sonar system.
CONDITIONS
• Ignition switch ON
• No obstructions within 3.0 m (10 ft.) of sonar sensors
SONAR SENSOR STATUS CHECK
• Check that the sonar sensors are properly aligned (no deformation in sensor mounting areas).
• Check that snow, mud or other foreign obj ects are not adhering to the sonar sensors.
• Check that there is no deformation, scratc hes or other damage to the sonar sensors.
• Check that water has not accu mulated in the sonar sensors.
CAUTION:
Use water, cotton swab, or other soft material for cleaning the sensors.
1. Check that there are no obstacles wit hin each sonar sensor's detection range.
2. Check that there are no nearby ultrasound sources such as the sounds of vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines or truck air brakes.
3. Check that the vehicle is on a level surface.
Sonar sensors Detection range
Front Approx. 1.0 m (3 ft.) maximum
Rear Approx. 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) maximum
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ST-12
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003775124
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
ST-13, "Checking Fluid Level"
ST-13, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"
ST-37ST-37ST-37ST-13ST-36ST-38
EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"
ST-36ST-36ST-38ST-36ST-20ST-38
DLN-184, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"DLN-208, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and suspect-
ed parts
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom
Noise
× × ××××× × × ××××××× ×
Shake ××× × ××××× ×
Vibration ××××× × ××× ×
Shimmy ××× × ×××× ×
Shudder × × ×××× ×
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWTM-7
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DIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEET
Symptoms † Vehicle does not move. ( † Any position † Particular position)
† No up-shift ( † 1st → 2nd † 2nd → 3rd † 3rd → 4th † 4th → 5th)
† No down-shift ( † 5th → 4th † 4th → 3rd † 3rd → 2nd † 2nd → 1st)
† Lock-up malfunction
† Shift point too high or too low.
† Shift shock or slip ( † N → D † N → R † Lock-up † Any drive position)
† Noise or vibration
† No kick down
† No pattern select
† Others
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A/T CHECK indicator lamp † Continuously lit † Not lit
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) † Continuously lit † Not lit
1 †
Read the item on cautions concerning fail-safe and understand the customer's com-
plaint. TM-115
2†
A/T fluid inspection, stall test and line pressure test
† A/T fluid inspection
TM-179
† Leak (Repair leak location.)
† Sta te
† Amount
† Stall test
TM-186
† Torque converter one-way clutch
† Front brake
† High and low reverse clutch
† Low coast brake
† Forward brake
† Reverse brake
† Forward one-way clutch †
1st one-way
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† 3rd one-way
clutch
† Engine
† Line pressure low
† Except for input
clutch and direct
clutch, clutches and
brakes OK
† Line pressure test - Suspected part: TM-188
3†
Perform self-diagnosis. — Check detected items to repair or replace malfunctioning
part. TM-32
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Perform road test.
5-1 † Check before engine is started TM-190
5-2† Check at idle TM-190
5-3 Cruise test†
Part 1 TM-191† Part 2 TM-193
† Part 3 TM-194
† Check malfunction phenomena to repair or replace malfunctioning part after completing all road test.
Refer to TM-152, "Symptom Table"
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5 † Drive vehicle to check that the malfunction phenomenon has been resolved.
6 † Erase the results of the self-diagnosis from the TCM and the ECM. TM-30
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