This manual provides explanations, etc. concerning
procedures for the inspection, maintenance, repair
and servicing of the subject model. Unless otherwise
specified, each service procedure covers all models.
Procedures covering specific models are identified
by the model codes, or similar designation (engine
type, transaxle type, etc). A description of these des-
ignations is covered in this manual under "VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION."

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

The "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" section has proce-
dures for performing inspections and adjustments of
particularly important components. These proce-
dures are done with regard to maintenance and ser-
vicing, but other inspections (looseness, play,
cracking, damage, etc.) must also be performed.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

The service steps are arranged in numerical order.
Attention to be paid in performing vehicle service are
described in detail in SERVICE POINTS.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

STANDARD VALUE

Indicates the value used as the standard for judging
whether or not a part or adjustment is correct.

LIMIT

Shows the maximum or minimum value for judging
whether or not a part or adjustment is acceptable.

REFERENCE VALUE

Indicates the adjustment value prior to starting the
work (presented in order to facilitate assembly and
adjustment procedures, and so they can be com-
pleted in a shorter time).

DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION

DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION call special
attention to a necessary action or to an action that
must be avoided. The differences among DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are as follows:

• If a DANGER is not followed, the result is severe

bodily harm or even death.

• If a WARNING is not followed, the result could be

bodily injury.

• If a CAUTION is not followed, the result could be

damage to the vehicle, vehicle components or
service equipment.

TIGHTENING TORQUE INDICATION

The tightening torque indicates a median and its tol-
erance by a unit of N

⋅m (in-lb.) or N⋅m (ft.-lb.). For

fasteners with no assigned torque value, refer to

P.00-32

SPECIAL TOOL NOTE

Only MMC special tool part numbers are called out in
the repair sections of this manual. Please refer to the
special tool cross-reference chart located at the
beginning of each group, for the special tool number
that is available in your market.

ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations are used in this manual
for classification of model types:
A/T:Automatic transaxle, or models equipped with

automatic transaxle.

MPI: Multipoint fuel injection, or engines equipped

with multiport fuel injection.

A/C: Air conditioning.
3.8L engine: 3.8 litre <6G75> engine, or a model

equipped with such an engine.

ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
TCL: Traction Control System
ECU: Electronic Control Unit
V.C.I.: Vehicle Communication Interface
SWS: Simplified Wiring System
CAN: Controller Area Network
M/T: Manual Transmission
SRS: Supplemental Restraint System

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Denotes tightening torque.
If there is no indication of
tightening torque, refer to
tightening torque.

Indicates the
group title.

Indicates the
section title.

Indicates the
group number.

Indicates the page number.

Indicates procedures to be performed be-
fore the work in that section is started, and
procedures to be performed after the work
in that section is finished.

Component diagram
A diagram of the component parts is pro-
vided near the front of each section in order
to give the reader a better understanding of
the installed condition of component parts.

Mark denotes non-reusable part.

Repair kit or parts sets are shown.
(Only very frequently used parts are shown.)

Removal steps :
The part designation number corresponds to
the number in the illustration to indicate removal
steps.

Disassembly steps :
The part designation number corresponds to
the number in the illustration to indicate dis-
assembly steps.

Maintenance and servicing procedures
The numbers provided within the diagram indicate the
sequence for maintenance and servicing procedures.

Installation steps :
Specified in case installation is impossible in
reverse order of removal steps. Omitted if
installation is possible in reverse order of
removal steps.
Assembly steps :
Specified in case installation is impossible in
reverse order of removal steps. Omitted if
assembly is possible in reverse order of
disassembly steps.

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Classifications of major maintenance / service points

When there are major points relative to maintenance and servicing procedures (such as essential maintenance
and service points, maintenance and service standard values, information regarding the use of special tools, etc.).
These are arranged together as major maintenance and service points and explained in detail.
<<A>> : Indicates that there are essential points for removal or disassembly.
>>A<< : Indicates that there are essential points for installation or assembly.

Operating procedures,
cautions, etc. on removal,
installation, disassembly and
assembly are described

The title of the page
(following the page on which
the diagram of component
parts is presented) indicating
the locations of lubrication and
sealing procedures.

Indicates (by symbols) where
lubrication is necessary.

Symbols for lubrication, sealants and adhesives

Symbols are used to show the locations for lubrication
and for application of sealants and adhesives.
These symbols are included in the diagram of
component parts or on the page following the
component parts page. The symbols do not always
have accompanying text to support that symbol.

Adhesive tape or butyl rubber tape

Grease
(Multi-purpose grease unless there is a
brand or type specified)
Sealant or adhesive
Brake fluid or automatic transmission fluid
Engine oil, gear oil or air conditioning
compressor oil

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