GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair it.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.
4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive 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 jack until there becomes about half a load on the front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead and block them with chocks.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm and 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.
5. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
HINT:
(See page AX-123,AX-123)
6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page TF-3)
7. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page DF-3)
8. TIGHTEN BOLTS FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page PR-2)
9. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
(See page TW-2)
Installation
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedure as the LH side.
1. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
LH
(a) Install the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH with
the 2 bolts.
Torque: 88 N*m (900 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
(a) Install the rear d ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE AIR REFINER ELEMENT
(a) Release the 2 claw fittings and remove the air filter
sub-assembly.
(b) Remove the air refiner element from the air filter
cover plate.
2. REMOVE COOLING UNIT DAMPER SERVO SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws and the cooling unit damper
servo sub-a ...
Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Malfunction
DTC C1246/46 Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
Master cylinder pressure sensor is connected to the skid control ECU in the
actuator.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 READ VALUE ON INTELLIGENT TESTER (MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR)
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DL ...