Category: Brakes & ABS

Reassembly CAUTION: • Make sure all parts are clean before reassembly. • Use only new replacement parts. • Use only clean DOT3 or 4 brake fluid. • Do not allow dirt or other foreign matter to con- taminate the brake fluid. • Avoid spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic or rubber surfaces as it can […]

Master Cylinder Inspection CAUTION: • Be careful not to bend or damage the brake pipes when removing the master cylinder. • Do not spill brake fluid on the car; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediate- ly with water. • To prevent spills, cover the hose […]

Front Brake Disc Thickness and Parallelism Inspection 1. Raise each side of the car, and support it on safety stands (see page 1-9 through 1-11). Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the brake disc pads (see page 19-6). 3. Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness at eight points, approximately 45° apart and 10 mm (0.4 […]

Front Brakes Index/Inspection • Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. • Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust. • Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. NOTE: • Coat piston, piston seal, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid. • Replace all rubber parts with […]

Construction and Function TCS Control unit Acceleration Control When the drive wheel speed exceeds the vehicle speed by a given amount, the TCS control unit judges that the drive wheels are slipping, and it outputs the traction control signal to reduce engine power. Deceleration Control When the drive wheel speed drops below the vehicle speed […]

Troubleshooting Symptom-to-System Chart 19-47 19-50 19-71 19-71 19-51 19-52 19-53 19-71 19-57 19-55 19-59 Mam Menu Table of Contents Troubleshooting Symptom—to—System Chart DIAGNOSTIC TROlÍÊl-i’îfODE PROBLEMATIC AFFECTED OTHER COMPONENT/ PAGE PAGE COMPONENT MAIN sua- SYSTEM FRONT FRONT REAR REAR CODE CODE RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT ABS [40Al fuse Hydraulic Motor relay 19-71 Ф- w Controlled _ […]

Troubleshooting Anti-lock Brake System Indicator Light Temporary Driving Conditions: 1. The anti-lock brake system indicator light will come on and the control unit memorizes the problem under certain conditions. NOTE: Problem codes are explained on pages 19 – 46. The tire(s) adhesion is lost due to excessive cor- nering speed. Problem codes: 5, 5-4, 5-8. […]

2. Disconnect the 5-P connector from the steering an- gle sensor. 3. Remove the steering angle sensor mounting bolts, then remove the steering angle sensor. NOTE: Take care not to drop the adjusting shim used between the steering angle sensor and sensor mounting bracket. CAUTION: Take care not to damage or drop the steering angle […]

Electronic Components TCS Control Unit Replacement 1. Remove the left rear trim panel and rear upper trim panel (see section 20). 2. Remove the wire harness bracket. 3. Disconnect the TCS control unit connectors. 4. Remove the TCS control unit. TCS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTORS WIRE HARNESS BRACKET 5. Install the TCS control unit in the […]

Master Cylinder and Brake Booster Index/Torque BRAKE BOOSTER Do not disassemble. Tests, page 19-14 Pushrod Clearance Adjustment, page 19-15 MASTER CYLINDER Inspection, page 19-13 Attachments nsxb19012a (47 kB)