NHTSA ID Number: 11003542
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-23-33-002REV
TSB/Document Date: 2024-07-05
Summary
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides direction when front strut noise is heard while turning the steering wheel.
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Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
Strut
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Strut for deformation, cracks or damage
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Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion
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Oil leakage
Strut Mounting Insulator and Bound Bumper
Check strut mounting insulator and bound bumper for cracks, wear or damage.
Coil Spring
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1.Check wheel sensor harness for proper connector. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SENSOR.
2.Check wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
3.Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to DescriptionADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION.
Disposal
1.Set strut assembly horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.
2.Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position (
) from top as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
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CAUTION:
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Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
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Wear gloves.
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Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed gas.
NOTE:
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Drill vertically in this direction show by arrow.
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Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
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The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
A
: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
3.Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.
CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
Exploded View
SEC. 401
155 (15.8, 114)
175 (17.8, 129)
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Front suspension member
Bush
Transverse link
: Vehicle front
: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.Remove front suspension member. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER.
2.Remove transverse link mounting bolts
and nuts
, and then remove transverse link
from suspension member.
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3.Perform inspection after removal. Refer to InspectionTRANSVERSE LINK.
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Never reuse transverse link mounting nut.
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Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
•
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to InspectionTRANSVERSE LINK.
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
Transverse Link
•
Transverse link for deformation, cracks or damage.
•
Check the bushing for complete separation. (If completely separated, inner metal can be pulled out from transverse link.)
•
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
Swing Torque
1.Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
2.Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
3.Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud
. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
A
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Swing torque
: Refer to Ball JointSERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).
Measurement on spring
balance
: Refer to Ball JointSERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).
If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.
Axial End Play
1.Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2.Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
•
If there is axial end play, replace transverse link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1.Check wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
2.Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to DescriptionADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION.
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FRONT STABILIZER
Exploded View
SEC. 401
84 (8.6, 62)
84 (8.6, 62)
123 (13, 91)
123 (13, 91)
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Strut
Stabilizer connecting rod
Stabilizer bar
Front suspension member
: Vehicle front
: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.Remove front suspension member. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER.
2.Remove mounting bolts
of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing from front suspension member.
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3.Remove stabilizer bar.
4.Perform inspection after removal. Refer to InspectionFRONT STABILIZER.
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
•
Install stabilizer bar as shown in the figure.
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: Upper side
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When installing the stabilizer clamp mounting bolts, tighten in numerical order.
2, 6, 9
1, 5, 7
4, 10
3, 8
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Temporary tightening
:1–2
(by hand)
Temporary tightening
: 3→6
(by tool)
Final tightening
: 7→10
(Specified torque)
: Vehicle front
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To install stabilizer connecting rod
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Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
•
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection TRANSVERSE LINK.
, tighten the mounting nut with the hexagonal part
on the stabilizer connecting rod side fixed.
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1.Check wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
2.Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to DescriptionADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION.
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Exploded View
SEC. 401
100 (10, 74)
170 (17.3, 125)
135 (13.8, 100)
67.5 (6.9, 50)
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Front suspension member
Member stay
: Vehicle front
: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1.Remove tires. Refer to Removal and InstallationROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY.
2.Remove engine under cover. Refer to ENGINE UNDER COVER.
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Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to FRONT BUMPER.
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Remove front bumper reinforcement. Refer to FRONT BUMPER.
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Remove clips
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3.Separate stabilizer connecting rod (strut side) from strut. Refer to FRONT STABILIZER.
4.Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE.
5.Separate transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to TRANSVERSE LINK.
6.Disconnect steering gear and linkage harness connectors.
7.Remove rear torque rod. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
8.Remove front exhaust tube mounting bush. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM.
9.Secure the radiator and condenser
to the vehicle.
10.Set suitable jack under front suspension member.
CAUTION:
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At this step, the jack must be set only for supporting the removal procedure. For details on jacking up the vehicle, refer to LIFTING POINT.
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Never damage the front suspension member with a jack.
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Check the stable condition when using a jack.
11.Remove member stay.
12.Remove front suspension member mounting bolts.
13.Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Operate while checking that jack supporting status is stable.
NOTE:
Remove suspension member with stabilizer bar and transverse link.
14.Remove the following parts.
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Stabilizer bar: Refer to FRONT STABILIZER.
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Transverse link: Refer to TRANSVERSE LINK.
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Steering linkage. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE.
15.Perform inspection after removal. Refer to InspectionFRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER.
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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
SPRING,FRONT
BEARING,STRUT SUPPORT
NUT HEX, FLG N-LOCK
NUT S-LOCK, FLG
Part Number
54010W300P
4060A694
AX000208
AX000209
Quantity
1
1
1
1
WARRANTY
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If
an affected vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair
as described in this bulletin, and submit a normal warranty claim using the information
below.
Operation Code
333211HP
333211HQ
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Operation
Replacement (one side)
Replacement (both sides)
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Work Time
2.9H
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