Engine Oil Inspection 1. Check engine oil with the engine off and the car parked on level ground. 2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dipstick is between the upper and lower marks. 3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark, add oil until it reaches the upper mark. […]
Fuel Supply System Fuel Tank Replacement Do not smoke while working on fuel system. Keep open flame away from work area. Make sure lifts are placed properly. (See page 1-6.) 1. Raise the car. 2. Remove the drain bolt and drain the fuel into an approved container. 3. Remove the center rod (Section 5). 4. […]
Emission Control System System Description The emission control system includes two Three Way Catalytic Converters (TWCs), Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) sys- tem and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control system. The emission control system is designed to meet federal and state emission standards. Tailpipe Emission Inspection Do not smoke during this procedure. […]
Valve Guides Valve Movement Measure the guide-to-stem clearance with a dial indicator while rocking the stem in the direction of normal thrust (wobble method). Intake Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance: Standard (New): 0.05 — 0.11 mm (0.002 — 0.004 in) Service Limit: 0.16 mm (0.006 in) Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance: Standard (New): 0.10 — 0.16 mm (0.004 […]
Engine Control Module (ECM) NOTE: If this symptom is intermittent, check for a loose No. 5 BACK-UP LIGHTS, ALTERNATOR, TURN SIGNALS (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box, a poor connection at ECM terminal A7, or an intermittent open in the BLU wire between the ECM (A7) and the gauge assembly. Is the low […]
Idle Control System Air Conditioning Signal This signals the ECM when there is a demand for cooling from the air conditioning system. Inspection of Air Conditioning Signal. ECM CONNECTORS Check for a short in the circuit: 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the cooling fan control unit. 3. Turn […]
Solenoid Flushing 1. Remove the motor relay from the under-hood fuse/relay box. (Location: see page 19-40) 2. Install the special tool into the two motor relay cavi- ties in the relay box. AUXILIARY WINDOW SWITCH 07KAZ-001000A MOTOR RELAY UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX 3. Disconnect the four modulator solenoid connec- tors. 4. Bleed any high-pressure fluid from […]
Modulator/Solenoid Unit Solenoid Leak Test 1. Disconnect the 6-P inspection connector (PNK) from the connector cover located under the glove box and connect the inspection connector to the ALB checker. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHT CONNECTOR COVER ALB CHECKER 07HAJ – SG00100 or 07HAJ – SG0010B (US) 07HAJ – SG00200 (Canada) 6-P INSPECTION CONNECTOR CAUTION: […]
Inspection Steering Wheel Rotational Play 1. Place the front wheels in a straight ahead position and measure the distance the steering wheel can be turned without moving the front wheels. 2. If the play exceeds the service limit, check all steer- ing components. Service Limit: 5 mm (0.2 in) maximum Steering Effort Check (Manual Steering […]
Crankshaft Inspection • Clean the crankshaft oil passages with pipe cleaners or a suitable brush. • Check the keyway and threads. Alignment • Measure runout on all main journals to make sure the crank is not bent. • The difference between measurements on each journal must not be more than the service limit. Crankshaft Total […]