This  manual  provides  explanations,  etc.  concerning
procedures  for  the  inspection,  maintenance,  repair
and servicing of the subject model. Unless otherwise
specified, each service procedure covers all models.
Procedures covering specific models are identified by
the model codes, or similar designation (engine type,
transaxle  type,  etc.).  A  description  of  these
designations  is  covered  in  this  manual  under
"VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION."

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
The

"ON-VEHICLE

SERVICE"

section

has

procedures

for

performing

inspections

and

adjustments  of  particularly  important  components.
These  procedures  are  done  with  regard  to
maintenance  and  servicing,  but  other  inspections
(looseness, play, cracking, damage, etc.) must also
be performed.

SERVICE PROCEDURES
The service steps are arranged in numerical order.
Attention to be paid in performing vehicle service are
described in detail in SERVICE POINTS.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

STANDARD VALUE
Indicates the value used as the standard for judging
whether or not a part or adjustment is correct.

LIMIT
Shows the maximum or minimum value for judging
whether or not a part or adjustment is acceptable.

REFERENCE VALUE
Indicates  the  adjustment  value  prior  to  starting  the
work  (presented  in  order  to  facilitate  assembly  and
adjustment  procedures,  and  so  they  can  be
completed in a shorter time).

DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION call special
attention to a necessary action or to an action that
must be avoided. The differences among DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are as follows:

｠

If a DANGER is not followed, the result is severe
bodily harm or even death.

｠

If a WARNING is not followed, the result could be
bodily injury.

｠

If a CAUTION is not followed, the result could be
damage to the vehicle, vehicle components or
service equipment.

TIGHTENING TORQUE INDICATION

The tightening torque indicates a median and its
tolerance by a unit of N·m (in-lb) or N·m (ft-lb). For
fasteners with no assigned torque value, refer to P.
00-48.

SPECIAL TOOL NOTE

Only MMC special tool part numbers are called out in
the repair sections of this manual. Please refer to the
special tool cross-reference chart located at the
beginning of each group, for the special tool number
that is available in your market.

ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations are used in this manual
for classification of model types:

NOTE:

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A/T: Automatic transaxle, or models equipped with
automatic transaxle.

｠

MFI: Multiport fuel injection, or engines equipped
with multiport fuel injection.

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FWD: 2-wheel drive vehicles.

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AWD: 4-wheel drive vehicles.

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A/C: Air conditioning.

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3.0L Engine: 2.998 liter 6B31 engine, or a model
equipped with such an engine.

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PCM: Powertrain control module

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SWS: Simplified wiring system

｠

Keyless Operation System (KOS): Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)

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Denotes tightening torque.
If there is no indication of
tightening torque, refer to
tightening torque.

Indicates the
group title.

Indicates the
section title.

Indicates the
group number.

Indicates the page number.

Indicates procedures to be performed be-
fore the work in that section is started, and
procedures to be performed after the work
in that section is finished.

Component diagram
A diagram of the component parts is pro-
vided near the front of each section in order
to give the reader a better understanding of
the installed condition of component parts.

Mark denotes non-reusable part.

Repair kit or parts sets are shown.
(Only very frequently used parts are shown.)

Removal steps :
The part designation number corresponds to
the number in the illustration to indicate removal
steps.
Disassembly steps :
The part designation number corresponds to
the number in the illustration to indicate dis-
assembly steps.

Maintenance and servicing procedures

The numbers provided within the diagram indicate the
sequence for maintenance and servicing procedures.

Installation steps :
Specified in case installation is impossible in
reverse order of removal steps. Omitted if
installation is possible in reverse order of
removal steps.

Assembly steps :
Specified in case installation is impossible in
reverse order of removal steps. Omitted if
assembly is possible in reverse order of
disassembly steps.

Brake caliper kit

Pad set

Shim kit

Seal and boot kit

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