Purpose, Function
The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be implemented based on the accelerator pedal being determined as fully open, and vehicle shock will occur. A kickdown switch has been adopted so that it can be determined that the accelerator pedal is fully open based on the driver’s intention of depressing the accelerator pedal for kickdown.
Construction
The accelerator pedal has a built-in APP sensor and kickdown switch (ATX).
For the APP sensor, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Kickdown Switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch turns on.
The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression.
The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected.
Coupling Component Calibration Data Writing
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the toolbox
of the M-MDS.
Select “Chassis”.
3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order.
Select “4WD/AWD”.
Select “Coupling Calibra ...
Timing Chain Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the camshaft is rotated with the timing chain removed and the piston at
the top dead center position, the valve may contact the piston and the engine ...
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm
ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times. Install the
SST ...