CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the brake fluid reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.
Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.
SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
1. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reserved tank and add brake fluid.
2. Remove the bleeder cap on the brake caliper, and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
3. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container and fill the container with fluid during air bleeding.
4. Working with two people, one should pump the brake pedal several times and depress and hold the pedal down.
5. While the brake pedal is depressed, the other should loosen the bleeder screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench, drain out any fluid containing air bubbles, and tighten the bleeder screw.
6.9—9.8 N·m {71—99 kgf·cm, 62—86 in·lbf}
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until no air bubbles are seen.
7. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.
8. Clean the brake calipers.
9. After air bleeding, inspect the following:
Brake operation
Fluid leakage
Fluid level
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
CAUTION:
If the ATF level is not within the specification or ATF is not adhering to
the dipstick after warming up the engine, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise,
the transaxle could be damaged.
ATF level inspection
1. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
2. Connect the M-MDS to ...
M Position Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The M position switch detects that the selector lever is in the M position.
The M position switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN, and is used for
manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control.
Construction
The M position switch is in ...
Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation [2 Wd]
WARNING:
Verify that the crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear
crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed
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