Inspection |
1. |
Shift the transaxle to Neutral. |
2. |
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. |
3. |
Check the center bearing (A) for excessives play or rattle
and rubber for rent. If the center bearing has excessive play or rattle
and rubber has rent, replace the propeller shaft assembly. |
1. |
Check the front and rear flexible couplings for cracks or damage. |
2. |
Inspect the flexible coupling centering bushing.
If the busing is damaged, replace the propel shaft assembly. |
1. |
Install a dial indicator with its needle on the center of front propeller shaft or rear propeller shaft. |
2. |
Turn the propeller shaft slowly and check the runout. Repeat this procedure for the other propeller shaft.
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1. |
Check that the spider berring rotates smoothly. |
2. |
Check that there is no play in the spider bearing if necessary, replace the propel shaft. |
Replacement |
1. |
loosen the muffler mount nut and then remove the muffler (A).
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2. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the bracket (A). |
3. |
Loosen the mount bolts and then aluminum cover (A).
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4. |
Remove the center bearing bracket (A) mounting bolts.
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5. |
After making a match mark (C) on the rubber coupling (A) and
rear differential companion (B), remove the propeller shaft mounting
bolts (D).
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6. |
Installation is the reverse order of removal. |
Repair procedures
Adjustment
Glass Adjustment
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Check the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
1.
Remove the rear door trim.
(Refer to Rear ...
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) Description and Operation
Description
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) is included inside
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor and detects the intake air
temperature.
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Snow tires
If you equip your car with snow tires, they should be the same size and have
the same load capacity as the original tires. Snow tires should be installed on
all four wheels; otherwise, poor handli ...