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FSU-10
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FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
CAUTION:
The shock absorber assembly cannot be disassembled.
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REMOVAL
1. Reduce system pressure. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
Inadvertent piping removal causes fluid to splatter.
2. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-23, "
FRONT : Removal and Installation".
4. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation"
(4WD).
6. Remove wheel sensor and harness connector. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
7. Remove steering outer socket fr om steering knuckle. Refer to ST-42, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Set suitable jack under lower link.
10. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from lower link. (Without HBMC) Refer to FSU-20, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
11. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
1. Shock absorber assembly 2. Lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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12. Separate drive shaft from steering knuckle. (4WD) Refer to FAX-22, "Removal and Installation".
13. Remove front tube assembly A and front tube asse mbly B from shock absorber. (With HBMC) Refer to
SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
14. Remove shock absorber.
15. Perform inspection after removal. (With HBMC) Refer to FSU-12, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when inserting
the stabilizer connecting rod into the lower link. (Without HBMC)
 Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-12, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
 Perform adjustment after installation. (With HBMC) Refer to FSU-12, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
 After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the shock absorber.
Refer to FSU-13, "
Disposal".
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CAUTION:
The shock absorber assembly can not be disassembled. (With HBMC)
DISASSEMBLY (WITHOUT HBMC)
CAUTION:
Never damage shock absorber piston rod wh en removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install shock absorber attachment [SST: ST35652000 ( −)]
(A) to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the shock ab sorber attachment to shock
absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to pro-
tect it from damage.
2. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool) (A), com- press coil spring between rubber seat and shock absorber until
coil spring with a spring compressor is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure a spring compresso r is securely attached coil
spring. Compress coil spring
3. Check coil spring with a spring compressor between rubber seat and shock absorber is free. And then remove piston rod lock nut
while securing the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.
4. Remove washer, bushings, shock absorber mounting bracket, tube, rubber seat, bound bumper cover, dust cover from shock
absorber.
5. After removing coil spring with a spring compressor, then gradually release a spring compressor. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spri ng attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the shock absorber at tachment from shock absorber.
7. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to FSU-12, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
ASSEMBLY (WITHOUT HBMC)
1. Install shock absorber attachment [SST: ST35652000 ( −)] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
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3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "Work Procedure".
4. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)
Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
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WITHOUT HBMC
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
 Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
 Wear gloves.
 Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-
pressed gas.
NOTE:
 Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
 Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
 The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
WITH HBMC
NOTE:
Releasing gas is not required.A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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FSU-14
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LOWER LINK
LOWER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-23, "
FRONT : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation"
(4WD).
5. Remove wheel sensor and harness connector. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove steering outer socket fr om steering knuckle. Refer to ST-42, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Set suitable jack under lower link.
9. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from lower link. (Without HBMC) Refer to FSU-20, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
10. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt from lower link.
11. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
1. Upper link 2. Eccentric disc 3. Lower link
4. Bump rubber 5. Adjusting bolt
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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LOWER LINKFSU-15
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12. Separate drive shaft from steering knuckle. (4WD) Refer to FAX-22, "Removal and Installation".
13. Remove lower link from steering knuckle. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18,
"Removal and Installation" (4WD).
14. Remove protector A. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installa-
tion".
15. Remove bracket. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-32, "
FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
16. Remove adjusting bolts, nuts, eccentric discs, stopper rubber, and lower link from vehicle.
17. Remove bump rubber from lower link.
18. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FSU-15, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Protrusion (A) of bumper rubber (1) shall be installed securely to
hole of lower link (2).
 Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when inserting the stabilizer connecting
rod into the lower link. (Without HBMC)
 Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation and shock absorber lower side (rubber bush-
ing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-15, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
 Lower link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook a spring balance (A) at groove. Confirm spring balance
measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
 If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace lower link assem- bly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Check that rotating torque is within specifications.
 If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace lower link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
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Swing toque : Refer to FSU-21, "Ball Joint".
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Rotating toque : Refer to FSU-21, "Ball Joint".
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FSU-16
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LOWER LINK
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
 If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace lower link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-134, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
4. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
Axial end play : Refer to
FSU-21, "
Ball Joint".
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UPPER LINKFSU-17
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to BR-23, "
FRONT : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18, "Removal and Installation"
(4WD).
5. Remove wheel sensor and harness connector. Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal
and Installation".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
6. Remove height sensor from upper link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Set suitable jack under lower link.
8. Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-18,
"Removal and Installation" (4WD).
9. Remove upper link mounting bolts, nuts, and upper link from vehicle.
10. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FSU-18, "
Inspection".
1. Upper link 2. Eccentric disc 3. Lower link
4. Bump rubber 5. Adjusting bolt
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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FSU-18
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UPPER LINK
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladenconditions with tires on level ground.
 Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-18, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
 Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
 If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace upper link assem- bly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge [SST: 3127S000 (J-
25765-A)] (A).
 If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace lower link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
 If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace upper link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-134, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
Swing torque : Refer to
FSU-21, "
Ball Joint".
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Rotating toque : Refer to FSU-21, "Ball Joint".
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Axial end play : Refer to FSU-21, "Ball Joint".
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GI-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
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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 ............................................................... ......
7
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................9
Connector Symbols ............................................. ......9
Sample/Wiring Diagram -Example- .........................10
Connector Information .............................................12
ABBREVIATIONS .......................................... ....14
Abbreviation List .................................................. ....14
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ................................................................
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Description .......................................................... ....19
Tightening Torque Table (New Standard Includ-
ed) ...........................................................................
19
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ................................................
22
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ....22
VEHICLE INFORMATION ............................23
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ................. ....23
Model Variation ................................................... ....23
Information About Identification or Model Code ......23
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
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect ...................................
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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ....27
General Precautions ................................................27
Three Way Catalyst .................................................29
Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System .....................................................................
29
Hoses ......................................................................29
Engine Oils ..............................................................30
Air Conditioning .......................................................31
Fuel ..........................................................................31
LIFTING POINT .................................................32
Pantograph Jack ......................................................32
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................32
2-Pole Lift ................................................................33
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................34
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................34
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........34
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................36
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ..........................................................
36
Work Flow ............................................................ ....36
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................36
How to Check Terminal ...........................................37
Intermittent Incident .................................................40
Circuit Inspection .....................................................43
CONSULT-III/GST CHECKING SYSTEM .........48
Description ...............................................................48
CONSULT-III Function and System Application*1 ....48
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ABBREVIATIONSGI-15
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION E/T Exhaust temperature
EBD Electric brake force distribution EC Engine control
ECL Engine coolant level
ECM Engine control module ECT Engine coolant temperature
ECV Electrical control valve
EEPROM Electrically erasable programmable read only memory EFT Engine fuel temperature
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation
EGRT Exhaust gas recirculation temperature EGT Exhaust gas temperature
EOP Engine oil pressure EP Exhaust pressure
EPR Exhaust pressure regulator EPS Electronically controlled power steering
ESP Electronic stability program system
EVAP canister Evaporative emission canister EXC Exhaust control
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION FC Fan control
FCW Forward collision warning FIC Fuel injector controlFP Fuel pump
FR Front
FRP Fuel rail pressure FRT Fuel rail temperature
FTP Fuel tank pressure FTT Fuel tank temperature
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION GND GroundGPS Global positioning systemGST Generic scan tool
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION HBMC Hydraulic body-motion control systemHDD Hard disk drive
HO2S Heated oxygen sensor HOC Heated oxidation catalyst
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