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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. |
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km). If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough
roads for a long period, it should be ...
Light bulbs
WARNING - Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly apply the parking brake, ensure that
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and turn off the lights to avoid
sudd ...
Thermostat Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
Check the mounting bolts
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Check the torque of the mounting bolts
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Retighten the bolts an ...