1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY

(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with your hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Problem Symptoms Table
RepairWeight limits
The gross trailer weight must never exceed 3500 lb. (1588 kg).*
The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described below.
2WD models: 8900 lb. (4037 kg)*
AWD models: 8990 lb. (4078 kg)*
The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indicated
on the Certifi ...
Inspection
1. V
(a) Inspect VSV operation.
(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance
according to the value(s) in the table below.V
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the
vsv.
(B) inspect the vsv for ground.
(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance
accordin ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE
(A) using a 27 mm socket wrench, remove the relief
valve plug.
(B) remove the valve spring and oil pump relief valve.
2. REMOVE OIL PUMP COVER
(a) Remove the 8 bolts, oil pump cover and oil pump
rotor set. ...