Purpose, Function
Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side of the constant velocity joint. Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
Structural View

Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/AssemblySteering Angle Sensor Inspection
1. Remove the column cover..
2. Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal A and
the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (GND).
3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
4. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right.
5. Verify that the voltage f ...
Rear Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the
direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the di ...
Cooling Fan Relay
Purpose, Function
The cooling fan relay operates by receiving the signal from the PCM to supply
power to the cooling fan motor.
Construction
The cooling fan relay is installed on the relay and fuse block.
Operation
The contact point is on when the battery vo ...