NOTE:
For the clutch pedal inspection, note the following and measure each inspection location.
Measure the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad for each inspection.
If the distance from the pedal pad to the floor covering is measured, measure the shortest distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor covering.
Pedal Inspection Preparation
1. Verify that the clutch fluid is between the MIN mark and the MAX mark.
2. Verify that there is no clutch fluid leakage..
Pedal Height Inspection
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Measure the pedal height with the clutch pedal released as shown in the figure.
150 mm {5.91 in} (U.S.A. and CANADA)
152 mm {5.98 in} (Except U.S.A. and CANADA)
If it is not the specification, replace the clutch pedal..
Pedal Free Play Inspection
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch resistance is felt, and measure the pedal free play as shown in the figure.
10 mm {0.39 in} or less
If it exceeds the specification, replace the clutch pedal..
Pedal Full Stroke Inspection
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Depress the clutch pedal from the released condition to the full depression position, and measure the pedal full stroke as shown in the figure.
146 mm {5.75 in}
If it is not the specification, replace the clutch pedal..
Clutch Disengagement Point Inspection
WARNING:
When performing the following procedure, make sure that the area around the vehicle is free of people or objects as the vehicle might move suddenly.
1. Perform “Pedal Inspection Preparation”..
2. Verify that the pedal height is normal..
3. Verify that the pedal free play is normal..
4. Verify that the pedal full stroke is normal..
5. Apply the parking brake and fix the front and rear wheels with wheel chocks.
6. Start the engine.
7. With the clutch pedal depressed, move the shift lever to the position just before engaging the reverse gear. (Do not shift completely to reverse position)
8. Gradually release the clutch pedal and then hold it at the point where the sound of gear-grinding begins (clutch disengagement point).
9. Measure distance A as shown in the figure when the clutch pedal is at the clutch disengagement point.
82 mm {3.2 in} or more
If it is less than the specification, bleed the air from the clutch system..
Steering Switch Inspection
Without Bluetooth system
WARNING:
Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate
(deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..
1. Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK ...
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers: Before
using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer
or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect the device.
NOTE
• The key must be carried because the
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Oil Seal (Side Gear) Replacement
1. Remove the drain plug and the drain differential oil into a container.
2. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
3. Remove the rear drive shaft..
4. Remove the clip from the drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Wrap the end of a screwdriver with cloth to prevent scratches to the i ...