120 BMW 318i 1992 E36 Service Manual

160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump

GENERAL
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160-1



Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
.
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.160-6

Fuel
Pump
Electrical
Tests
.
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160-7

FUEL
TANK
AND
LINES
..
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160-2



Fuel
pump
electrical
circuit,
testing.
...
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160-7

Fuel
tank,
draining
..
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160-2



Fuel
pump
power
consumption,
testing
.
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160-7

Fuel
tank,
removing
and
installing
.........
160-3



Fuel
Delivery
Tests
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160-8

Fuel
Tank
Evaporative
Control
System
.....
160-4



Relieving
fuel
pressure
and
connecting

fuel
pressure
gauge
..
.
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160-8

FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
.
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160-4



System
pressure,
testing
.................
160-9

Fuel
level
senders,
testing
.
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160-5



Fuel
delivery
volume,
testing
.............
160-10

Fuel
leve¡
sender
and
fuel
pump
(right
side),
emoving
and
installing
.
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160-5



TABLES

Fuel
leve¡
sender
(left
side),



a
.
FuelLeve¡
Sender
Resistances
...........
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.160-5

removing
and
installing
.........
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160-6



b
.
Fuel
Pump
Current
...
.................
..
...
160-8

c
.
Fuel
Pressure
Specifications
..............
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..
160-10

FUEL
PUMP
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160-6



d
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Fuel
Pump
Delivery
Specifications
.........
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160-10

Fuel
Pump
Fuse
and
Relay
.
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160-6

GENERAL

This
repair
group
covers
service
information
specifically
for



The
cautions
and
warnings
on
this
page
should
beob
the
fuel
supply
system
.
Information
on
the
fue¡
injection
sys-



served
when
servicing
the
fuel
system
.
tem
is
covered
in
130
Fuel
Injection
.

NOTE-

Fue¡
filter
replacement
is
covered
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.

WARNING
-

"
The
fuel
system
is
designed
to
retain
pressure
even
when
the
ignition
isoff
.
When
working
with
the
fuel
system,
loosen
the
fuel
lines
slowly
toal-
low
residual
fuel
pressure
to
dissipate
gradually
.
Avoid
spraying
fuel
.

"
Before
beginning
any
work
on
the
fuel
system,
place
a
tire
extinguisher
in
the
vicinity
of
the
work
area
.

"
Fuel
is
highly
flammable
.
When
working
around
fuel,
do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrical
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
tire
hazards
.

"
Always
unscrew
the
fuel
tank
cap
to
release
pres-
sure
in
the
tank
before
working
on
the
tank
or
fines
.

"
Do
not
use
a
work
light
near
any
fuel
.
Fuel
may
spray
onto
the
hot
bulb
causing
a
tire
.

"
Make
sure
the
work
area
is
properly
ventifated
.

FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP



160-1

CAUTION-

"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viü
.

"
Before
making
any
electrical
tests
with
the
ignition
tumed
on,
disable
the
ignition
system
as
de-
scribed
in
120
Ignition
System
.
Be
sure
the
bat-tery
is
disconnected
when
replacing
components
.

"
To
prevent
damage
to
the
ignition
system
or
the
electronic
fuel
system
components,
including
the
control
unit,
aiways
connect
and
disconnect
wires
and
test
equipment
with
the
ignition
off
.

"
Cleanliness
is
essential
when
working
with
the
fuel
system
.
Thoroughly
clean
the
fuel
fine
unionsbefore
disconnecting
any
of
the
fines
.

"
Use
only
clean
tools
.
Keep
removed
parts
clean
and
sealed
or
covered
with
a
clean,
lint-free
cloth,
especially
if
completion
of
the
repair
is
delayed
.

"
Do
not
move
the
car
while
the
fuel
system
is
open
.

"
Avoid
using
high
pressure
compressed
air
to
blow
out
fines
and
componente
.
High
pressure
can
rupture
infernal
seals
and
gaskets
.

"
Always
replace
seals
and
O-rings
.

GENERAL

210-2
CLUTCH

Clutch
hydraulic
system,

bleeding
and
flushing

If
the
clutch/brake
fluid
is
murky
or
muddy,
or
has
not
been

changed
within
the
last
two
years,
the
system
should
be

flushed
.
Flushing
the
old
fluid
from
the
clutch
lines
is
done
us-

ing
a
brake
system
pressure
bleeder
.

1
.
Remove
brake
fluíd
reservoir
cap
.
Usinga
clean
sy-

ringe,
remove
brake
fluid
from
reservoir
.
Refill
reservoir

with
clean
fluid
.

2
.
Attach
pressure
brake
bleeder
to
fluid
reservoír
.

CA
UTION-

Do
not
exceed
2
bar
(29
psi)
pressure
at
the
fluid
reservoir
when
bleeding
or
flushing
the
hydraulic
system
.

3
.
Connect
a
length
of
hose
from
clutch
slave
cylinder

bleeder
valve
lo
a
container
.
See
Fig
.
2
.

0012003
Fig
.
2
.



Clutch
slave
cylinder
bleeder
valve
on
left
side
of
transmission
(arrow)
.

4
.
Open
bleeder
valve
and
allow
brake
fluid
to
expel
until
clean
fluid
comes
out
free
of
air
bubbles
.

5
.
Close
bleeder
valve
and
disconnect
pressure
bleeding
equipment
from
fluid
reservoir
.
Hose
on
bleeder
valve
remainsconnected
.

6
.
Slowly
operate
clutch
pedal
about10
times
.
Fill
reser-
voir
with
clean
fluid
asnecessary
.

7
.
Unbolt
slavecylinder
from
transmission
.

8
.
Position
slave
cylinder
so
that
bleeder
valve
is
facing
up
(highest
point)
.

CLUTCH
HYDRAULICS

9
.
Open
bleeder
valve
and
slowly
push
slave
cylinder

pushrod
al¡
the
way
in
.
Close
bleeder
valve
and
slowly

release
pushrod
.
Repeat
procedure
until
fluid
runs
out

clear
and
without
bubbles
.

10
.
Disconnect
bleeder
hose
.
Instan
slavecylinder
lo
trans-

mission
.
Add
cleanbrake
fluid
to
reservoir
as
neces-

sary
.
Check
clutch
operation
.

Tightening
Torques

"
Clutch
slave
cylinder
to
transmission
................
..
22
Nm
(17
ft
lb)

Clutch
master
cylinder,
replacing

The
clutch
master
cylinder
is
mounted
to
the
pedal
assem-

bly,
directly
above
the
clutch
pedal
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.

CAUTION-

Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautionsgiven
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.

2
.
Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
cap
.
Usinga
clean
sy-

ringe,
remove
brake
fluid
from
reservoir
.

CA
UTION-

Brake
fluid
is
poisonous,
highly
corrosive
and
dan-gerous
to
the
environment
.
Wear
safety
glasses
and
rubbergloves
when
working
with
brake
fluid
.
Do
notsiphonbrake
fluid
with
your
mouth
.
Imme-
diately
clean
away
any
fluid
spilled
on
painted
sur-
faces
and
wash
with
water,
asbrake
fluid
will
remove
point
.

3
.
Disconnect
fluid
supply
hose
from
master
cylinder
.

Placea
pan
under
hose
to
catch
any
excess
fluid
.

4
.
Working
in
engine
compartment,
disconnect
fluid
line
fitting
frommaster
cylinder
.

5
.
Working
in
passenger
compartment,
remove
lower
in-
strument
panel
trim
above
pedal
cluster
.

6
.
Disconnect
clutch
pedal
from
clutch
master
cylinder
push
rod
by
removing
clevis
pin
locking
clip
and
slide
out
clevis
pin
.

7
.
Remove
master
cylinder
mounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
3
.

8
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Fill
fluid
reservoir
with
clean
fluid
.
Bleed
clutch
hydraulics
as
described
earlier
.

Connect
negative
cable
to
battery
last
.

210-
4
CLUTCH

Clutch,
removing

1
.
Remove
transmission
fromengine
.
See230
Manual

Transmission
.

2
.
Remove
release
bearing
from
transmission
inputshaft
.

3
.
Remove
clutch
release
lever
by
sliding
it
out
from
under

spring
clip
.
See
Fig
.
5
.

Fig
.
5
.



Remove
clutch
release
lever
by
pulling
away
from
spring
clip
in
direction
of
arrow
.

4
.
Lock
flywheel
in
posítion
using
a
suitable
locking
tool
(BMW
Special
tool
no
.
11
2
170,or
equivalent)
.
See
Fig
.
6
.

Fig
.
6
.



Flywheel
locking
tool
(arrow)
installed
to
rear
of
cylinder
block
.

CLUTCH
MECHANICAL

0011581

0012008

5
.
Install
a
clutch
centering
tool
through
clutch
assembly

to
prevent
clutch
disc
from
falling
out
when
removing

pressure
plate
.
See
Fig
.
7
.

Fig
.
7
.



Clutch
centering
tool
(arrow)
shown
installed
through
clutch
disc
and
flywheel
.

6
.
Remove
six
bolts
from
perimeter
of
pressure
plate
.
Re-

move
pressure
plate
and
clutch
disc
.
See
Fig
.
8
.

Fig
.
8
.



Clutch
pressure
plate
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.

0012009

6529

Clutch,
inspecting
and
installing

1
.
Inspect
clutch
disc
for
wear,
cracks,
loose
rivets,
con-

tamination
or
excessive
runout
(warping)
.
Replace
if

necessary
.

2
.
Inspect
flywheel
for
scoring,
hot
spots,
cracks
or
loose

or
worn
guide
pins
.
Replace
flywheel
if
any
faults
are

found
.

WARNING
-

If
flywheel
is
removed
from
vehicle,
use
new
bolts
duríng
installation
.
The
old
stretch-typebolts
should
not
be
reused
.

3
.
Inspecttransmission
pilot
bearing
in
end
of
crankshaft
.

The
bearing
should
rotate
smoothly
without
play
.
If
nec-

essary,
replace
as
described
later
.

4
.
Inspect
and
clean
releasebearing
lever
.
Apply
a
thin

coat
of
grease
to
releasebearíng
lever
contact
points
.

See
Fig
.
9
.
Also,
lightly
lubricate
clutch
disc
splines
and

transmission
inputshaft
splínes
.

5
.
Install
pressure
plate
and
clutch
disc
.
Do
not
fully
tight-

en
bolts
.

6
.
Center
clutch
disc
on
flywheel
using
centering
tool

(BMW
special
tool
no
.
21
2
130
or
equivalent)
.
Refer
to

Fig
.
7
.

NOTE-

Be
sure
clutchdísc
is
facing
the
correct
way
.
The
new

disc
should
bemarked
engine
sfde
or
transmission
side
.
See
Fig
.
10
.

7
.
Tighten
each
bolt
one
turn
at
a
time
until
pressure
plate

is
fully
seated,
and
then
torque
to
specification
.

8
.
Remove
clutch
disc
centering
tool
.
Remove
flywheel

locking
tool
.

Fig
.
9
.



Clutch
release
lever
lubrication
points
(arrows)
.

CLUTCH
210-
5

Clutch
Clutch

pressure
disc
plate

0012026

Fig
.
10
.
Clutch
assembly
Note
clutch
disc
hub
position
during
instal-
lation
.

CLUTCH
MECHANICAL

210-
6
CLUTCH

9
.
Clean
and
inspectrelease
bearing
guide
sleeve
on

transmission
.
Install
release
lever
and
release
bearing
.

See
Fig
.
11
.

A

0011582

Fig
.
11
.
Clutchrelease
bearing
correctly
installed
on
guide
sleeve
(A)
.
Bearing
tabs
(B)
align
with
contact
points
(C)
on
release
lever
.

10
.
Insta¡¡
transmission
.
See230
Manual
Transmission
.

Tightening
Torques

"
Flywheel
to
crankshaft
(use
new
bolts)

M42/M44
engines
....
.
..
...
....
120
Nm
(89
ft-Ib)
All
others
..........
..
.
..
......
105
Nm
(77
ft-Ib)

"
Pressure
píate
to
flywheel

M8
8
.8
grade
......
...
.
.
........
24
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
M8
10
.9
grade
.....
..
..
..
.......
34
Nm
(25
ft-Ib)

CLUTCH
MECHANICAL

Transmission
pilot
bearing,
replacing

1
.
Remove
clutch
as
described
earlier
.

2
.
Remove
transmission
pilot
bearing
from
end
ofcrank-

shaft
using
BMW
special
tool
no
.
11
2
340,
or
equiva-
lent
.

3
.
Press
new
bearing
finto
placeusing
BMW
Specíal
Tool

no
.
11
2
350,or
equivalent
.

Selector
shaft
seal,
replacing

(transmission
instalied)

1
.
Raise
and
safely
support
vehicle
to
access
drain
plug
.

2
.
Support
transmission
with
transmission
jack
.

3
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.

4
.
Remove
transmission
crossmember
and
tilt
down
rear

of
transmission
.

CA
UTION--

Tilting
the
engine
to
lower
the
transmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
cgmponents
due
to
lack
of
clearance
.
-On
cars
with
AST
(traction
control)
remove
throt-
tle
body
before
tiltlng
engine
.
-Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
lf
necessary
.

Locking
pin

á



Locking
clip

8
.
Reinstall
shift
linkage
to
selectorshaft
.

7
.
Coat
new
seal
with
transmission
fluid
.
Drive
new
seal
in

flush
with
housing
.
Use
BMW
special
seal
installation
tool
no
.
23
2
260
orequivalent
and
a
soft-faced
(plastic)

hammer
.
See
Fig
.
4
.

9
.
Fiaise
transmission
and
reinstall
crossmember
.

MANUAL
TRANSMISSION



230-
3

Seal
Selector

_
shaft

5
.
Working
at
rear
of
selector
shaft,
disconnect
shift
link-



Fig
.
3
.



Selector
shaft
oil
sea¡
being
pried
out
with
screwdriver
.

age
from
selectorshaft
.
See
Fig
.
2
.

Fig
.
4
.



Selector
shaftseal
being
installed
.

6542

0012020

Fig
.
2
.



Disconnect
shift
linkage
from
transmission
selector
shaft
by

prying
back
locking
clip
and
pushing
locking
pin
out
.



10
.
Install
driveshaft
using
new
nuts
.
See260
Driveshaft
.

6
.
Carefully
pry
sea¡
out
with
a
narrow
seal
remover
or



11
.
Check
transmission
oil
level,
topping
upas
necessary
.

small
screwdriver
.
See
Fig
.
3
.

Tightening
Torques

"
Driveshaftto
flex
disc/

final
drive
flange
..............
See
260
Driveshaft

"
Transmission
crossmember
to
chassis

M8
........
..
.
...
........
22-24
Nm
(16-17
ft-1b)

M10
........
.
.
...
...
.
.........
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)

TRANSMISSIONSERVICE

11
.
Raise
transmission
and
reinstall
transmission
cross-

member
.

12
.
Install
driveshaft
using
new
nuts
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.

13
.
Check
transmission
oil
leve¡,
topping
up
asnecessary
.

Tightening
Torques

"
Transmission
crossmember
to
chassis

M8
...............
.
...
.
..
22-24
Nm
(16-17
ft-Ib)

M10
..............
.
..
...
..
.
...
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)

"
Transmission
outputflange
to
output
shaft



O



001202
2
Z
:Z
ZZZ~
%
_
j
Stage
I.................
..
.
..
190
Nm
(140
ft-Ib)

Stage
II
(after
loosening)
....
.
.
.
..
120
Nm
(89
ft-Ib)



Fi
g
.
9
.



Indent
at
oil
seal
housing
(1)
.
Punch
holes
in
seal
housing
at

Inputshaft
sea¡,
replacing

(transmission
removed)

Replacement
of
the
inputshaft
sea¡
requires
the
removal
of

thetransmission
from
the
vehicle
as
described
later
in
this
re-

pair
group
.

5
.
Lubricate
new
sea¡with
transmission
oil
and
drive
into

1
.
Remove
clutch
release
bearing
and
release
lever
from



placeusing
BMW
Special
Tool
no
.
23
2
430
or
equiva-

inside
bellhousing
.



lent
.

2
.
Remove
bolts
for
clutch
release-bearing
guide
sleeve,



6
.
Thoroughly
cleanguide
sleeve
mounting
bolts,
sealin

noting
bolt
lengths
.
Remove
sleeve
and
any
spacers



surfaces,
and
threads
in
case
.
Apply
sealer
(Loctite

(shims)
under
¡t
.
See
Fig
.
8
.



242
or
equivalent)
to
guide
sleeve
sealingsurface
and

bolts
.
Reinstall
guide
sleeve
and
spacer(s)
.

0011640

Fig
.
8
.



Clutch
release
bearing
guide
sleeve
bolts
.
(Getrag
transmis-

sion
shown)
.

3
.
With
transmission
on
aworkbench,
remove
input
shaft

sea¡
cover
from
inside
bel¡-housing
.

4
.
Locate
two
indents
in
seal
housing
.
Use
a
punch
or

scribe
to
punch
holes
in
housing
at
indents
.
Thread
two

sheetmetal
screws
into
holes
and
pulí
seal
out
using

screws
.
See
Fig
.
9
.

MANUAL
TRANSMISSION



230-
5

indents
anduse
sheetmetal
screw
(2)
to
pul¡
sea¡
from
trans-
mission
.

NOTE-

Use
care
not
to
scratch
or
damage
input
shaft
.
Use
a
protective
sleeve
or
tape
the
shaft
when
removing
and
installing
the
sea¡
.

Tightening
Torque

"
Guide
sleeveto
transmission

M6xl2
bolt
.......
...
.
.
.........
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)

TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL

AND
INSTALLATION

Removal
and
installation
of
the
transmission
is
best
accom-

plished
ona
lift
using
a
transmission
jack
.
The
engine
must
be

supported
from
above
using
appropriate
support
equipment
.

Thisallows
the
engine
to
pivot
on
its
mounts
to
access
theup-

perTorx-head
bolts
at
the
bellhousing
.

WARNING
-

"
Make
sure
thecar
is
stable
and
well
supported
at

all
times
.
Use
a
professional
automotive
lift
or
jack
stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
A
floor
jack
is
not
adequate
support
.

"
The
removal
of
the
transmission
may
upset
the

balance
of
the
vehicle
ona
líft
.

TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION

230-
6



MANUAL
TRANSMISSION

Transmission,
removing
and
installing

1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.

CAUTION-

Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viii
.

2
.
Insta¡¡
enginesupportacrossengine
bay
.
Raise
engine

so
that
weight
of
engine
ís
supported
.
See
Fig
.
10
.

Fig
.
10
.
Engine
support
equipment
used
to
support
engine
from
above
before
removing
transmission
.

3
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
underside
of
car
.

4
.
Support
transmission
with
transmission
jack
.
lf
applica-
ble,
remove
reinforcing
cross
brace
from
belowen-
gine/transmission
.

5
.
Disconnect
harnesscon
nector
from
reverse
light
switch
on
transmission
.

6
.
Remove
completeexhaustsystem
and
heat
shield
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.

NOTE-

Disconnect
oxygensensor
hamess
connector(s)be-
fore
lowering
exhaust
system
.

7
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See260
Driveshaft
.

8
.
Disconnect
shift
rod
from
transmission
selectorshaft
.
See
Fig
.
11
.

9
.
Disconnect
shift
console
fromtop
of
transmission
.
See
250
Gearshift
Linkage
.

TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION

Washers

Shift



Shift
rod

rod



retaining
clip

0
0
,

Fig
.
11
.
Shift
lever
to
transmission
connection
.

Shift
console

0012024

10
.
Unbolt
clutch
slave
cylinder
from
sideof
transmission
.

Do
not
disconnect
fluid
hose
.
Suspend
slavecylinder

from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.

CAUTION-

Do
not
operate
clutch
pedal
with
slave
cylinder
re-
moved
from
transmission
.

11
.
Support
transmission
from
below
with
jack
.
Remove
rear

support
crossmember
from
transmission
.
See
Fig
.
12
.

Fig
.
12
.
Rear
transmission
crossmember
(arrow)
.

12
.
Lower
transmission/engine
assembly
until
it
rests
on
front
suspension
crossmember
.

CAUTION-

Tilting
the
engine
to
lower
thetransmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
componente
due
to
lackof
clearance
at
rear
of
engine
-On
cars
with
AST
remove
throttle
body
before
tilt-
ing
engine
.
-Remove
brace
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.

0013135

260-
4
DRIVESHAFT

CAUTION
-

The
maximum
allowable
change
in
height
of
the

center
bearing
or
transmission
support
using

shims
is
3
mm
(0
.12
in
.)
.

Driveshaft,
removing

WARNING
-

"
Be
sure
the
wheels
are
off
the
ground
before
re-

moving
the
driveshaft
.
Set
the
parking
brake
be-

fore
removing
the
driveshaft
.

"
Once
the
driveshaft
has
been
removed,
the
vehi-
cle
can
roll
regardless
of
whether
the
transmis-
sion
isin
gear
or
not
.

"
The
driveshaft
fs
mounted
to
thetransmission
and
final
drive
with
self-locking
nuts
.
These
nuts

are
designed
to
be
used
only
once
and
should
be

replaced
during
reassembly
.

1.
Disconnect
oxygen
sensor
electrical
connectors
and
remove
complete
exhaustsystem
.
See
180
Exhaust

System
.

4
.
Remove
driveshaft
mounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
Discard

old
nuts
.

JG

Fig
.
3
.



Front
driveshaft
totransmission
mounting
bolt
being
re-
moved
.
Note
open-end
wrench
(arrow)
being
used
to
coun-
terhold
bolt
.

5
.
Loosen
threaded
clamping
sleeve
on
driveshaft
a
few
tucos
.
See
Fig
.
4
.

DRIVESHAFT
SERVICE

Fig
.
4
.



Threaded
clamping
sleeve
nut
being
loosened
.

0012037

6
.
Support
driveshaft
andremove
center
support
bearing

mounting
bolts
.

7
.
Remove
driveshaft
but
do
not
separate
two
halves
.
Pull

down
on
center
of
driveshaft
to
facilitate
removal
.

2
.
Remove
exhaust
heat
shield
and
heat
shieldcross-

member
.



NOTE-

If
driveshaft
halves
were
separate
and
not
match-

3
.
Matchmark
front
and
rear
driveshaft
connections
at



marked,
assemble
driveshaft
as
shown
in
drawing
.
If
a

transmissíon
and
final
drive
.



vibration
occurs,
disassemble
driveshaftand
rotate
one

section
180°
.
See
Fig
.
5
.

Driveshaft,
installing

Fig
.
5
.



Driveshaft
alignment
.
Centerlinesof
universal
joints
(arrows)

must
be
parallel
or
at
90°
to
each
other

1
.
Align
driveshaft
matchmarks
at
final
drive
and
then
at

transmission
flange
.
Start
attaching
nuts
.
Use
new
self-

locking
nuts
.

2
.
Position
center
support
bearing
and
start
attaching

nuts
.
Use
new
self-locking
nuts
.

3
.
Tighten
flangenuts
while
preventing
bolts
from
twisting

in
coupling
.
Tighten
final
drive
flange
first,
then
tighten

coupling
at
transmission
.

4
.
Preload
center
support
bearing
by
pushing
bearing
for-
ward4-6
mm
(0
.16-0
.24
in
.)
from
center
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
Tighten
attaching
bolts
.

310-
8



FRONT
SUSPENSION

FRONT
WHEEL
BEARINGS

The
front
wheel
bearings
are
permanently
sealed
and
re-

quire
no
maintenance
.
The
bearing
is
integral
with
the
wheel

hub
and
pressed
onto
the
steering
arm
stub
axle
.

Special
press
tools
are
requiredto
replace
the
front
wheel

bearings
.
Read
the
procedure
through
before
beginning
the

job
.

Front
wheel
bearing,
replacing

1
.
Raise
car
and
remove
wheel
.

WARNING-

Make
sure
that
the
car
is
firmly
supportedon
jack

stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
Place
the
jack

stands
beneatha
structural
chassis
point
.
Do
not

place
jack
stands
under
suspension
parts
.

2
.
Pry
off
dust
cap
from
centerof
wheel
hub
.
Bend
back

staked
part
of
wheel
hub
(axle)
collar
nut
.
See
Fig
.
13
.

Fig
.
13
.
Staked
part
of
wheel
hub
collar
nut
to
be
bent
back
(arrow)
.

3
.
Remount
wheel
and
lug
bolts
.

4
.
Lower
canto
ground
.
With
an
assistant
applying
brakes,

loosen
collar
nut
.
Do
not
remove
completely
.

NOTE-

The
wheel
hub
collar
nut
is
tightened
to
a
torque
of
290
Nm
(214
ft-Ib)
.
Make
sure
the
car
is
firmly
on
the
ground
.

FRONT
WHEEL
BEARINGS

6
.
Remove
ABS
wheel
speed
sensor
.
Refer
to
Fig
.
3
.

7
.
Remove
brake
caliper
assembly
and
brake
rotor
as
de-

scribed
in
340
Brakes
.
Leave
brakehose
connected
to

caliper
.
Suspend
caliper
assembly
from
chassis
using

stiff
wire
.

8
.
Remove
wheel
hub
collar
nut
.

9
.
Remove
wheel
hub
with
integral
wheel
bearing
from

steering
arm
using
a
puller
.
See
Fig
.
14
.

0011200

Fig
.
14
.
Wheel
hub
with
integral
wheel
bearing
being
removed
using
a

puller
.

NOTE-
If
bearing
inner
race
stays
on
steering
arm,
remove
splash
guard
and
usetwo
jaw
puller
to
remove
race
.

10
.
Insta¡¡
splash
guard
and
new
dust
shield
behind
bear-

ing
.
Press
new
wheel
hub/bearing
assembly
on
using

appropriate
press
tools
.

NOTE-

When
pressing
the
wheel
hublbearing
on,
apply
force
only
to
the
bearing
inner
race
.

11
.
Install
new
collar
nut
.
Do
not
tighten
nut
to
its
final

torque
atthis
time
.

"
Install
brake
rotor
and
brake
caliper
.
See
340
Brakes
.

"
Mount
wheel
and
lug
boits
.
Lower
canto
ground
to
gain

leverage
.

12
.
With
an
assistant
applying
brakes,
tighten
collar
nut

and
then
stake
nut
toaxle
.

5
.
Raise
car
and
remove
wheel
.



13
.
Raisecar
and
remove
wheel
.