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)
DTC check / clear
1. CHECK DTC (USING INTELLIGENT TESTER)
Checking DTCs.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Read DTCs by following the prompts on the
tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual
for further deta ...
Short in Side Squib LH Circuit
DTC B0115/47 Short in Side Squib LH Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The side squib LH circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly and
the front seat side airbag
assembly LH.
This circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
DTC B0115/47 is recorded when a short ci ...
System description
1. GENERAL
This system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect any
obstacles at the corners and the rear of the vehicle.
The system then informs the driver of the distance
between the sensors and the obstacles as well as
their positions by indicating them on the clearance
sonar displ ...