CAUTION:
Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
NOTE:
Perform the pilot bearing inspection with the crankshaft or flywheel installed.
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
c. Remove the PCM cover No.1..
d. Disconnect the PCM connector..
e. Remove the battery tray and PCM component.
f. Remove the air cleaner component.
g. Remove the charge air cooler cover.
h. Remove the charge air cooler.
i. Remove the fuel pump resistor.
j. Remove the front tires.
k. Remove the splash shield.
l. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.
m. Remove the WU-TWC bracket.
n. Remove the starter.
o. Remove the front auto leveling sensor.
p. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container..
q. Remove the manual transaxle..
r. Remove the clutch cover..
s. Remove the clutch disk..
2. Inspect the rotation condition of the pilot bearing for damage or wear.
If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing..
On Board Diagnostic System Simulation Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Connect the M-MDS(IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
a. Select "DataLogger".
b. Select "Modules".
c. Select "TCM".
3. Select the simulation items from the PID ta ...
Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the trunk lid latch and lock actuator..
4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever
condition.
5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
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Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and disc plate..
2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
4. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening
the nut as shown in the figure. ...