Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
BOOT
Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING
Check steering gear assembly housing for damage and scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
Ball joint swinging torque
Hook a spring balance to the ball stud and inner socket measuring point (*) and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the specification.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Swinging torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
Ball joint rotating torque
Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using Tool. Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specification.
Tool number (A) : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.
Steering wheel play: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle
body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside
the vehicle and should be removed for drying to
avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of h ...
P0128 Thermostat function
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
If DTC P0128 is displayed with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304,
first perform the trouble
diagnosis for P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304. Refer to EC-269, "DTC Logic".
Engine coolant temperature has not risen enough to open the thermost ...
Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Front interior/personal lights
Shift lever light (if equipped)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Instrument panel ornament light (if equipped)
Fro ...