2002 Nissan Xterra Service & Repair Manual
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SECTION IDX
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
A
AAC/V - Wiring diagram.......EC-437, 1009, 1589
ABS - Wiring diagram.................................BR-40
ABS sensor rotor ........................................AX-15
Absolute pressure sensor .........................EC-178
A/C air flow .................................................HA-19
A/C component layout ................................HA-20
A/C compressor clutch removal and
installation ...............................................HA-70
A/C compressor description .......................HA-17
A/C compressor precaution ..........................HA-8
A/C compressor special
service tool ........................................HA-12, 16
A/C control linkage adjustment
(manual A/C) ...........................................HA-42
A/C control operation (manual A/C) ...........HA-18
A/C diagnostic work flow (manual A/C) ......HA-28
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system
precaution..................................................HA-3
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service
tools .........................................................HA-13
A/C HFC134a system service
equipment precaution................................HA-8
A/C lubricant (R134a) .................................HA-66
A/C lubrication oil........................................HA-66
A/C operational check ................................HA-29
A/C pressure switch....................................HA-51
A/C relay .....................................................HA-51
A/C service data specification ....................HA-87
A/C switch ...................................................HA-18
A/C symptom chart (manual A/C)...............HA-28
A/C trouble diagnoses (manual A/C) ..........HA-22
A/C, M - Wiring diagram.............................HA-26
Accelerator control system............................FE-3
Accelerator wire adjustment..........................FE-3
Air bag ..................................................RS-10, 16
Air bag disposal ..........................................RS-21
Air bag precautions ........................................GI-3
Air bleeding (hydraulic clutch).......................CL-7
Air bleeding for brake system.......................BR-8
Air cleaner filter replacement ...............MA-21, 32
Air conditioner cut control .........EC-39, 625, 1198
Air flow meter - See Mass
air flow sensor ....................EC-168, 761, 1334
Air spoiler, rear ............................................BT-32
Alternator ....................................................SC-37
Angular tightening application ................EM-4, 66
Antenna - See Power antenna..................EL-153
Anti-lock brake system - Wiring
diagram ...................................................BR-40
ASCD (automatic speed control
device) ...................................................EL-155
ASCD - Wiring diagram.............................EL-160
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - FTS ...............AT-112
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - MAIN .............AT-101
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - PNP/SW ........AT-106
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - VSS A/T ........AT-118
A/T control ....................................EC-1019, 1599
A/T diagnosis communication
line .............................................EC-1126, 1706
A/T fluid temperature sensor .....................AT-115
A/T shift lock system .................................AT-260
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram .....AT-261
A/T Wiring diagram - AT - ENG SS...........AT-122
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 1ST ....................AT-128
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 2ND....................AT-134
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 3RD....................AT-140
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 4TH ....................AT-147
A/T Wiring diagram AT - BA/FTS ..............AT-195
A/T Wiring diagram AT - LPSV..................AT-166
A/T Wiring diagram AT - NONDTC ...........AT-212
A/T Wiring diagram AT - OVRCSV............AT-190
A/T Wiring diagram AT - SSV/A ................AT-171
A/T Wiring diagram AT - SSV/B ................AT-176
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TCCSIG .............AT-159
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TCV....................AT-154
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TPS ....................AT-182
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSSMTR ............AT-201
AT/C - Wiring diagram ..................EC-1021, 1601
ATDIAG - Wiring diagram .............EC-1127, 1707
Audio .........................................................EL-144
AUDIO - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-146
Audio and A/C control removal and
installation - See Instrument panel ..........BT-20
Auto lock free running hub..........................AX-11
Automatic speed control system -
See ASCD..............................................EL-155
Automatic transmission fluid
replacement ............................................MA-40
Automatic transmission number ..................GI-43
Auxiliary air control (AAC)
valve..................................EC-434, 1006, 1586
B
Back door ....................................................BT-15
Back door opener - See Back door ............BT-15
Back window ...............................................BT-32
Back-up lamp ..............................................EL-50
Back-up lamp switch (M/T).....................MT-8, 40
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ............................EL-50
Ball joint (front) ...........................................SU-17
Basic inspection......................EC-112, 701, 1273
Battery...........................................................SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System
Tester ............................................SC-7, 16, 29
Baulk ring (M/T) ....................................MT-12, 45
Blower motor...............................................HA-37
Blower resistor ............................................HA-37
Body alignment............................................BT-47
Body mounting ............................................BT-46
Boring/horning cylinder block .............EM-47, 119
Brake booster .............................................BR-16
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-2
Brake fluid change ........................................BR-6
Brake fluid level ..........................................MA-43
Brake fluid level and line check....................BR-6
Brake hydraulic line ......................................BR-9
Brake inspection .........................................MA-43
Brake lines and cables inspection .............MA-43
Brake master cylinder .................................BR-13
Brake pedal .................................................BR-11
Bulb specifications.....................................EL-276
Bumper, front ...............................................BT-12
Bumper, rear................................................BT-15
BYPS/V - Wiring diagram ......EC-541, 549, 1113,
1120, 1693, 1700
C
Camshaft inspection.............................EM-32, 96
Camshaft position sensor
(CMPS) ...............................EC-300, 901, 1481
Canister-See EVAP canister.....EC-40, 626, 1199
Center bearing assembly
(propeller shaft) .......................................PD-11
Center bearing disassembly
(propeller shaft) .........................................PD-9
Center case (Transfer) ................................TF-12
CHARGE - Wiring diagram.........................SC-27
Charging system.........................................SC-26
Chassis and body maintenance .................MA-38
CHIME - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-106
CIGAR - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-130
Cigarette lighter .........................................EL-130
Circuit breaker .............................................EL-17
CKPS - Wiring diagram...........EC-296, 492, 897,
1073, 1477, 1653
Closed loop control ...................................EC-483
Closed loop control
(Left bank) .................................EC-1064, 1644
Closed loop control
(Right bank) ..............................EC-1064, 1644
Closed throttle position
switch ................................EC-440, 1012, 1592
Clutch cover ..........................................CL-12, 13
Clutch disc...................................................CL-12
Clutch fluid level .........................................MA-38
Clutch master cylinder ..................................CL-8
Clutch operating cylinder ..............................CL-9
Clutch pedal ..............................................CL-5, 6
Clutch release bearing ................................CL-10
Clutch release mechanism..........................CL-10
Clutch withdrawal lever ...............................CL-10
CMPS - Wiring diagram .........EC-303, 904, 1484
Collision diagnosis ......................................RS-57
Combination lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................BT-12
Combination lamp, rear, removal and
installation ................................................BT-32
Combination meter ......................................EL-75
Combination meter removal and
installation - See Instrument panel ..........BT-20
Combination switch .....................................EL-32
COMPAS - Wiring diagram .........................EL-91
Compass .....................................................EL-90
Component Location (manual A/C) ............HA-22
Compression pressure .........................EM-15, 77
Compressor clutch removal and
installation ...............................................HA-70
Compressor description ..............................HA-17
Compressor precaution ................................HA-8
Compressor special service tool ..........HA-12, 16
Connecting rod ...................................EM-46, 118
Connecting rod bearing
clearance ........................................EM-50, 123
Connecting rod bushing
clearance ........................................EM-51, 123
Connector inspection ...................................GI-19
Console box - See Instrument panel ..........BT-20
CONSULT for ABS .....................................BR-49
CONSULT for engine ...............EC-94, 682, 1254
CONSULT-II general information .................GI-38
Control lever (M/T) ...............................MT-13, 47
Control valve (A/T) ....................................AT-293
Converter housing installation ...................AT-272
Coolant mixture ratio ..................................MA-15
Coolant replacement ............................MA-17, 28
Cooling circuit (engine) .........................LC-10, 27
Cooling fan ............................................LC-16, 34
Cooling fan control .......EC-275, 485, 1066, 1646
Cooling unit (A/C evaporator) .....................HA-85
Counter gear (M/T) ...............................MT-12, 45
Counter gear (Transfer) ........................TF-13, 23
Coupling sleeve (M/T) ..........................MT-12, 45
Crank angle sensor built into distributor -
See Camshaft position
sensor .................................EC-300, 901, 1481
Crankcase emission control system -
See positive crankcase
ventilation ..............................EC-55, 642, 1215
Crankcase ventilation system -
See Positive crankcase ventilation .........EC-55
Crankshaft ..........................................EM-48, 120
Crankshaft position sensor
(OBD)..........................EC-294, 490, 895, 1475
Crankshaft position sensor
(OBD) cog chipping ..........EC-490, 1071, 1651
Crash zone sensor .....................................RS-15
Cruise control - See ASCD .......................EL-155
Cylinder block .....................................EM-44, 115
Cylinder block boring .........................EM-47, 120
Cylinder head .......................................EM-29, 92
Cylinder head bolt tightening ...................EM-105
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-3
D
Data link connector for
Consult ..................................EC-57, 682, 1254
Daytime light system ...................................EL-40
Daytime running light - See Daytime
light system..............................................EL-40
DEF - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-134
Detonation sensor - See Knock
sensor .................................EC-290, 891, 1471
Diagnosis sensor unit .................................RS-14
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD
system ................EC-18, 601, 661, 1174, 1233
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
inspection priority chart.......EC-126, 715, 1288
Differential carrier assembly...........PD-32, 57, 84
Differential carrier disassembly ............PD-46, 70
Differential gear oil replacement ................MA-42
Dimensions ..................................................GI-44
Distributor .................................EC-37, 624, 1197
Distributor ignition (DI)
system ...................................EC-37, 624, 1197
D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .........................EL-191
Dome light - See Interior lamp ....................EL-66
Door glass ...................................................BT-18
Door glass Fitting Adjustment .....................BT-18
Door lock .....................................................BT-18
Door mirror ..................................................BT-45
Door trim......................................................BT-27
Door, front....................................................BT-18
Drive belt inspection.............................MA-16, 26
Drive chain (Transfer) .................................TF-13
Drive pinion diff. inspection ............PD-25, 49, 73
Drive pinion height .........................PD-27, 51, 80
Drive plate runout...............................EM-52, 124
Drive shaft (front) ........................................AX-18
Dropping resistor (A/T) ..............................AT-168
DTC work support ..................EC-104, 693, 1265
DTRL - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-43
E
ECM input/output signal .........EC-137, 726, 1299
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...........EC-187, 206, 777,
795, 1350, 1368
EGR control (EGRC) - BPT valve ............EC-320
EGR control (EGRC) - solenoid valve......EC-496
EGR temperature sensor..........................EC-328
EGR/TS - Wiring diagram.........................EC-331
EGRC/V - Wiring diagram ........................EC-498
EGRC1 - Wiring diagram .................EC-312, 506
Electrical diagnoses .....................................GI-22
Electrical ignition system ..........EC-37, 624, 1197
Electrical unit .............................................EL-284
Electrical units location..............................EL-247
Electronic ignition (EI) system ....................EC-37
Engine compartment ...................................BT-48
Engine control circuit
diagram .................................EC-31, 618, 1191
Engine control component
parts location.........................EC-29, 616, 1189
Engine control module
(ECM)................................EC-447, 1024, 1604
Engine control system
diagram and chart .................EC-32, 619, 1192
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) .................................EC-185, 204, 775,
793, 1348, 1366
Engine fail-safe system ..........EC-127, 716, 1289
Engine oil filter replacement ................MA-22, 33
Engine oil precautions ...................................GI-6
Engine oil replacement ........................MA-21, 32
Engine outer component parts.............EM-12, 74
Engine removal ..................................EM-41, 112
Engine room - See Engine
compartment ............................................BT-48
Engine serial number ...................................GI-43
EVAP canister ..........................EC-40, 627, 1200
EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve ..........EC-512, 626, 939,
1080, 1199, 1519, 1660
EVAP canister purge volume
control valve ..................................EC-366, 512
EVAP canister vent control
valve.....................................EC-373, 523, 529,
946, 1092, 1099, 1526, 1672, 1679
EVAP control system (small
leak) diagnosis .......................EC-42, 350, 405,
925, 976, 1078, 1505, 1556, 1658
EVAP control system
pressure sensor ..................EC-380, 952, 1532
EVAP control system purge flow
monitoring diagnosis ...........EC-339, 913, 1493
EVAP system close mode ..........................EC-42
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................MA-23, 36
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ...................................EC-40, 626, 1199
Exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) valve ..................................EC-308, 503
Exhaust system.............................................FE-9
Exterior ........................................................BT-32
F
Fan switch...................................................HA-36
Fast idle cam (FIC) inspection
and adjustment ...........................EC-646, 1219
F/FOG - Wiring diagram..............................EL-52
FICD - Wiring diagram .........EC-593, 1166, 1746
Final drive disassembly ........................PD-45, 69
Final drive pre-inspection .....................PD-45, 69
Final drive removal and installation......PD-45, 69
Finisher, interior - See Trim.........................BT-24
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-4
Floor trim .....................................................BT-24
Flow charts...................................................GI-22
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) .................AT-115
Fluids ..........................................................MA-13
Flywheel (clutch) ...................................CL-12, 13
Flywheel runout ..................................EM-52, 124
FO2H-L - Wiring diagram ...............EC-749, 1322
FO2H-R - Wiring diagram ..............EC-748, 1321
Fog lamp, front ............................................EL-51
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................BT-12
Fork rod (M/T) ......................................MT-13, 47
Forward clutch ...........................................AT-312
F/PUMP - Wiring
diagram .............................EC-582, 1155, 1735
Freeze frame data ....................EC-74, 661, 1233
FRO2 - Wiring diagram ............EC-213, 221, 233
FRO2/H - Wiring diagram.........................EC-160
FRO2LH - Wiring diagram ......EC-803, 812, 827,
1377, 1386, 1401
FRO2RH - Wiring diagram ......EC-802, 811, 826,
1376, 1385, 1400
Front axle ......................................................AX-2
Front bumper ...............................................BT-12
Front case (Transfer) ............................TF-12, 25
Front combination lamp removal
and installation .........................................BT-12
Front disc brake ..........................................BR-19
Front door ....................................................BT-18
Front drive shaft (Transfer) ...................TF-13, 22
Front final drive disassembly (4WD) ..........PD-20
Front final drive pre-inspection (4WD) .......PD-20
Front final drive removal and
installation (4WD) ....................................PD-19
Front fog lamp .............................................EL-51
Front fog lamp removal and installation......BT-12
Front heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S)..................EC-211, 218, 229, 449, 456
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (Left
bank) ....................................EC-800, 808, 822,
1026, 1035, 1374, 1382, 1396, 1606, 1615
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (Right
bank) ....................................EC-800, 808, 822,
1026, 1035, 1374, 1382, 1396, 1606, 1615
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ....................................................EC-158
Front heated oxygen sensor
heater (Left bank) .......................EC-746, 1319
Front heated oxygen sensor
heater (Right bank) .....................EC-746, 1319
Front oxygen sensor (O2S)
monitor ........................................EC-676, 1247
Front passenger air bag .......................RS-10, 19
Front seat ....................................................BT-37
Front seat belt...............................................RS-4
Front suspension ..........................................SU-2
Front washer..............................................EL-118
Front wiper.................................................EL-118
FUEL - Wiring diagram.....................EC-257, 264
Fuel cut control (at no load &
high engine speed) ...............EC-39, 626, 1199
Fuel filler lid .................................................BT-15
Fuel filter .....................................................EC-57
Fuel gauge ..................................................EL-75
Fuel injection system........................EC-255, 262
Fuel injection system
(Left bank) ................EC-853, 862, 1427, 1436
Fuel injection system
(Right bank) ..............EC-853, 862, 1427, 1436
Fuel injector ..............................................EC-571
Fuel precautions ............................................GI-7
Fuel pressure check .................EC-57, 644, 1217
Fuel pressure regulator ............EC-58, 645, 1218
Fuel pressure release ..............EC-57, 644, 1217
Fuel pump.............................EC-580, 1153, 1733
Fuel pump and gauge ...................................FE-7
Fuel pump relay ........................................EC-580
Fuel system...................................................FE-4
Fuel tank temperature
sensor .................................EC-269, 870, 1444
Fuel tank vacuum relief
valve......................................EC-41, 627, 1200
FUELLH - Wiring
diagram.....................EC-856, 865, 1430, 1439
FUELRH - Wiring
diagram.....................EC-855, 864, 1429, 1438
Fuse.............................................................EL-17
Fuse block .................................................EL-281
Fusible link ..................................................EL-17
G
Garage jack and safety stand......................GI-45
Gauges ........................................................EL-75
Gear components (M/T) .......................MT-12, 45
Generator ....................................................SC-37
Generator - See Alternator .........................SC-37
Generic scan tool (GST) ........EC-106, 695, 1267
Glass ...........................................................BT-18
Grease ........................................................MA-13
H
Harness connector ........................................EL-6
Harness connector inspection .....................GI-19
Harness layout ..........................................EL-250
Hazard warning lamp ..................................EL-55
Headlamp ....................................................EL-35
Headlining - See Roof trim..........................BT-30
Heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) (front) .......EC-211, 218, 229, 449, 456
Heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) heater (front) ............................EC-158
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-5
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater (rear) ..........................................EC-163
Heated oxygen sensor
(rear) .............................EC-237, 245, 463, 473
Heater unit (heater core) ............................HA-84
Height (Dimensions) ....................................GI-44
HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ..........HA-3
HFC134a (R134a) system service
tools .........................................................HA-13
HFC134a system service equipment
precaution..................................................HA-8
High clutch .................................................AT-310
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-36
Hood ............................................................BT-12
Horn ...........................................................EL-129
HORN - Wiring diagram ............................EL-129
How to erase DTC for OBD
system...................................EC-86, 673, 1246
Hydraulic lash adjuster
inspection ..............................................EM-102
I
IACV-AAC valve ...................EC-434, 1006, 1586
IACV-FICD solenoid
valve ..................................EC-592, 1165, 1745
IATS - Wiring diagram ............EC-182, 772, 1345
Identification ..................................................HA-4
Identification plate ........................................GI-42
Idle air control (IAC) system.....................EC-434
Idle air control valve
(IACV) ...............................EC-434, 1006, 1586
Idle mixture ratio.......................EC-59, 648, 1220
Idle speed .................................EC-59, 648, 1220
IGN/SG - Wiring diagram .....EC-564, 1139, 1719
Ignition control system..........EC-562, 1138, 1718
Ignition timing ...........................EC-59, 648, 1220
ILL - Wiring diagram....................................EL-64
Illumination ..................................................EL-63
INJECT - Wiring diagram .....EC-572, 1145, 1725
Injector ..........................................EC-1144, 1724
Injector removal and
installation .............................EC-58, 645, 1218
Instrument panel..........................................BT-20
INT/L - Wiring diagram ................................EL-69
Intake air temparature
sensor .................................EC-180, 770, 1343
Intake door control linkage
adjustment ...............................................HA-42
Intake manifold .....................................EM-12, 74
Interior .........................................................BT-24
Interior lamp ................................................EL-66
J
Jacking points ..............................................GI-45
Joint connector (J/C) .................................EL-283
Journal bearing assembly
(propeller shaft) .......................................PD-11
Journal bearing disassembly
(propeller shaft) .......................................PD-10
Jump seat ....................................................BT-38
Junction box (J/B) .....................................EL-281
K
Keyless entry system - See
Multi-remote control system ..................EL-202
Knock sensor (KS) .........EC-290, 291, 891, 1471
Knuckle spindle ...........................................AX-16
KS - Wiring diagram .......................EC-892, 1472
L
Leaf spring (rear) ........................................SU-25
Length (Dimensions) ....................................GI-44
License lamp ...............................................EL-48
Lifting points .................................................GI-46
Limited slip diff. adjustment ........................PD-77
Limited slip diff. assembly ..........................PD-78
Limited slip diff. disassembly ......................PD-74
Limited slip diff. inspection .........................PD-76
Line pressure solenoid
valve ......................................AT-151, 163, 168
Line pressure test (A/T)...............................AT-65
Liquid gasket application .................EM-5, 19, 67
Location of electrical units.........................EL-247
Lock, door....................................................BT-18
Low and reverse brake..............................AT-316
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ................................HA-66
Lubricants ...................................................MA-13
Lubrication circuit (engine)......................LC-5, 20
Lubrication oil A/C.......................................HA-66
Lubrication-locks, hinges and hood
latches.....................................................MA-47
Luggage room lamp ....................................EL-66
M
MAFS - Wiring diagram..........EC-172, 765, 1338
Magnet clutch .............................................HA-70
MAIN - Wiring diagram...........EC-151, 740, 1313
Main drive gear (M/T) ...........................MT-12, 45
Main gear (Transfer) .............................TF-13, 23
Mainshaft (M/T) ....................................MT-12, 45
Mainshaft (Transfer) ..............................TF-13, 20
Maintenance (engine) ..........................MA-16, 26
MAJOR OVERHALL ..................................AT-274
Major overhaul (Transfer) ............................TF-11
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)......................................EC-88, 675, 1247
Manual air conditioner -
Wiring diagram ........................................HA-26
Manual transmission number.......................GI-43
Manual transmission oil replacement.........MA-38
Mass air flow sensor
(MAFS)................................EC-168, 761, 1334
Master cylinder (brake) ...............................BR-13
Master cylinder (clutch) .................................CL-8
Meter ...........................................................EL-75
METER - Wiring diagram ............................EL-80
MIL & Data link connectors
circuit .................................EC-598, 1171, 1751
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram ......EC-598, 1171, 1751
MIRROR - Wiring diagram ........................EL-154
Mirror defogger ..........................................EL-131
Mirror, door ..................................................BT-45
Mirror, out side ............................................BT-45
Misfire .....................................EC-281, 882, 1462
Mode door control linkage
adjustment ...............................................HA-39
Model variation.............................................GI-40
Molding - See Exterior ................................BT-32
M/T major overhaul ...............................MT-11, 44
M/T removal and installation ..................MT-9, 41
MULTI - Wiring diagram ............................EL-206
Multi-remote control system ......................EL-202
Multiport fuel injection (MFI)
system ...................................EC-35, 622, 1195
Multiport fuel injection
precautions .................................................GI-5
N
Neutral position switch..............................EC-556
NVH troubleshooting (AX) ......................AX-4, 29
NVH troubleshooting (BR) ............................BR-5
NVH troubleshooting (CL) .............................CL-4
NVH troubleshooting (EM) ...................EM-10, 72
NVH troubleshooting (M/T).....................MT-6, 36
NVH troubleshooting (PD) ............................PD-4
NVH troubleshooting (ST) .............................ST-5
NVH troubleshooting (SU) ............................SU-3
O
Oil change (capacity) .................................MA-13
Oil pan (engine) ...................................EM-16, 79
Oil pressure (engine) ..............................LC-6, 21
Oil pump (A/T) ...........................................AT-289
Oil pump (engine) ...................................LC-6, 21
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ..........LC-7, 23
Oil seal replacement (engine) ..............EM-26, 90
Oil seal replacement (front final
drive 4WD) ..............................................PD-16
Oil seal replacement (front of final
drive) .................................................PD-43, 66
On board diagnostic
system...................................EC-73, 660, 1232
Operating cylinder (clutch) ............................CL-9
ORVR (On-board Refueling
Vapor Recovery) ...................EC-45, 632, 1205
Out side mirror ............................................BT-45
Overdrive control switch ............................AT-257
Overrun clutch ...........................................AT-312
Overrun clutch solenoid valve ...................AT-192
Oversize piston ..................................EM-48, 120
P
Pantograph jack ...........................................GI-45
Park/Neutral position
switch ................................EC-556, 1129, 1709
Park/neutral position switch
(A/T) ...............................................AT-109, 258
Park/neutral position switch
(M/T)....................................................MT-8, 40
Parking brake control..................................BR-27
Parking lamp ...............................................EL-48
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation).............................EC-55, 642, 1215
PCV filter replacement ...............................MA-24
PGC/V - Wiring diagram .........EC-369, 515, 942,
1083, 1522, 1663
Pilot bushing replacement..................EM-54, 126
Pinion bearing preload diff..........................PD-27
Pinion gear height diff. ...................PD-27, 51, 80
Piston assembly .................................EM-52, 124
Piston pin inspection ..........................EM-45, 117
Piston ring inspection .........................EM-46, 117
Piston to bore clearance ....................EM-47, 119
PNP/SW - Wiring
diagram .............................EC-559, 1132, 1712
POWER - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-12
Power antenna ..........................................EL-153
Power door lock ........................................EL-186
Power door mirror .....................................EL-154
Power steering fluid level .................MA-45, ST-8
Power steering hydraulic pressure................ST-9
Power steering oil pressure
switch ................................EC-588, 1160, 1740
Power steering oil pump .............................ST-18
Power steering system bleeding ...................ST-8
Power supply routing...................................EL-10
Power transistor & ignition
coil .....................................EC-562, 1138, 1718
Power window ...........................................EL-176
PRE/SE - Wiring diagram ......EC-383, 954, 1534
Precations for Leak detection dye ................HA-4
Precautions (General) ....................................GI-3
Pressure plate - See Clutch cover..............CL-12
Pressure test (A/T) ......................................AT-65
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
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Propeller shaft ......................................PD-3, 5, 6
Propeller shaft greasing .............................MA-41
Propeller shaft inspection ...........................MA-41
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ................PD-7
Propeller shaft vibration ................................PD-7
PST/SW - Wiring
diagram .............................EC-589, 1161, 1741
R
Radiator.................................................LC-14, 32
Radiator fan - See Cooling fan .............LC-16, 34
Radio - See Audio .....................................EL-144
Rear air spoiler ............................................BT-32
Rear axle.....................................................AX-27
Rear body ....................................................BT-46
Rear bumper ...............................................BT-15
Rear case (Transfer) .............................TF-12, 26
Rear combination lamp removal
and installation .........................................BT-32
Rear cover packing replacement
diff. ....................................................PD-17, 43
Rear drum brake.........................................BR-23
Rear heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) .................................EC-237, 245, 463,
473, 833, 843, 1044, 1054, 1407, 1417, 1624,
1634
Rear heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) heater ....................EC-163, 753, 1326
Rear seat .....................................................BT-38
Rear seat belt ...............................................RS-5
Rear side window........................................BT-41
Rear suspension .........................................SU-20
Rear washer ..............................................EL-124
Rear window defogger ..............................EL-131
Rear wiper .................................................EL-124
Refrigerant connection precaution................HA-4
Refrigerant discharging evacuating
charging...................................................HA-64
Refrigerant general precaution .....................HA-3
Refrigerant lines..........................................HA-77
Refrigeration cycle ......................................HA-17
Release bearing (clutch) .............................CL-10
Removal and installation (A/T) ..................AT-271
Removal and installation (Transfer) ............TF-10
Reverse clutch ...........................................AT-306
Reverse idler shaft (M/T)......................MT-12, 45
Reverse lamp switch (M/T) - See
Back-up lamp switch (M/T) .................MT-8, 40
Reverse main gear (M/T) .....................MT-12, 45
Revolution sensor (A/T).............................AT-120
Ring gear diff. inspection ...............PD-25, 49, 73
RO2H-L - Wiring diagram...............EC-756, 1329
RO2H-R - Wiring diagram ..............EC-755, 1328
Road wheel size ..........................................GI-44
Roof trim......................................................BT-30
Room lamp - See Interior lamp...................EL-66
RRO2 - Wiring
diagram.........................EC-239, 248, 466, 476
RRO2/H - Wiring diagram ........................EC-165
RRO2LH - Wiring diagram ..............EC-837, 847,
1048, 1058, 1411, 1421, 1628, 1638
RRO2RH - Wiring diagram..............EC-836, 846,
1047, 1057, 1410, 1420, 1627, 1637
S
SAE J1930 terminology list..........................GI-51
S/CHGR - Wiring diagram ......................EC-1459
Seal - See Exterior ......................................BT-32
Seat belt inspection .........................MA-48, RS-6
Seat belt pre-tensioner .........................RS-10, 15
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal .................RS-21
Seat belt, front ..............................................RS-4
Seat belt, rear ...............................................RS-5
Seat, front ....................................................BT-37
Seat, rear.....................................................BT-38
Self-diagnostic results ..............EC-88, 676, 1247
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ............................AT-261
Shift control (Transfer) ..........................TF-14, 27
Shift control components (M/T) ............MT-13, 47
Shift fork (M/T)......................................MT-13, 47
Shift lever..............................................MT-13, 47
Shift lock system .......................................AT-260
Shift schedule ............................................AT-348
Shift solenoid valve A
(A/T)...............................AT-130, 142, 151, 173
Shift solenoid valve B
(A/T)...............................AT-130, 135, 151, 178
Shock absorber (front) ................................SU-12
Shock absorber (rear).................................SU-24
Side bearing preload (front final
drive 4WD) ..............................................PD-26
Side bearing preload diff. ...........................PD-50
Side shaft diff..............................................PD-24
Side trim ......................................................BT-24
Smart entrance control unit .......................EL-242
SMJ (super multiple junction)....................EL-279
Spare tire size ..............................................GI-44
Spark plug replacement .......................MA-22, 34
Speedometer ...............................................EL-75
Spiral cable .................................................RS-16
Spot lamp ....................................................EL-66
SRS - See Supplemental
Restraint System.....................................RS-10
SRS - Wiring diagram.................................RS-34
S/SIG - Wiring diagram ........EC-577, 1150, 1730
Stabilizer bar (front) ....................................SU-14
Stabilizer bar (rear) .....................................SU-26
Stall test (A/T)..............................................AT-62
Standardized relay ........................................EL-8
START - Wiring diagram.............................SC-13
Start signal ............................EC-576, 1149, 1729
Starter .........................................................SC-23
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Starting system ...........................................SC-10
Steering gear, linkage and transfer
gear inspection .......................................MA-44
Steering linkage...........................................ST-21
Steering switch ............................................EL-34
Steering wheel and column .........................ST-11
Steering wheel play .......................................ST-6
Steering wheel turning force .........................ST-9
Stop lamp ....................................................EL-49
STOP/L - Wiring diagram ............................EL-49
Striking rod (M/T)..................................MT-13, 47
Sub-gear (M/T) .....................................MT-12, 45
Sunroof ........................................................BT-39
Supercharger ..........................................EC-1456
Supercharger bypass (SCB) valve
control solenoid valve .........................EC-1456
Supplemental Restraint System .................RS-10
Supplemental restraint system -
Wiring diagram ........................................RS-34
Symbols and abbreviations............................GI-9
Symptom matrix chart ............EC-128, 717, 1290
Synchronizer (M/T) ...............................MT-12, 45
System readiness test (SRT)
code ......................................EC-75, 662, 1234
T
Tachometer ..................................................EL-75
Tail lamp ......................................................EL-48
TAIL/L - Wiring diagram ..............................EL-48
TCM circuit diagram ....................................AT-13
TCM inspection table...................................AT-97
Temperature control cable and
linkage adjustment ..................................HA-62
TFTS - Wiring diagram...........EC-271, 872, 1446
THEFT - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-226
Theft warning system ................................EL-220
Thermal protector .......................................HA-51
Thermo control amp ...................................HA-52
Thermometer ...............................................EL-90
Thermostat ............................................LC-13, 31
Three way catalyst....................................EC-334
Three way catalyst function
(Left bank) ...................................EC-908, 1488
Three way catalyst function
(Right bank) ................................EC-908, 1488
Three way catalyst precautions .....................GI-5
Throttle bodies .....................................EM-12, 74
Throttle chambers ................................EM-12, 74
Throttle drum adjustment ..............................FE-3
Throttle position sensor
(TPS)...................................EC-190, 780, 1353
Throttle position sensor
adjustment...........................EC-112, 701, 1273
Throttle position switch.....................AT-187, 258,
EC-440, 1012, 1592
Throwout bearing - See Clutch
release bearing ........................................CL-10
Tie-rod .........................................................ST-21
Tie-rod ball joints .........................................ST-21
Tightening torque of standard bolts .............GI-49
Timing belt ..................................................EM-82
Timing chain ...............................................EM-18
Tire rotation ................................................MA-43
Tire size .......................................................GI-44
Tooth contact (front final drive
4WD) .......................................................PD-31
Tooth contact diff. .................................PD-56, 83
Torque converter installation .....................AT-272
Torque convertor clutch
solenoid valve ................................AT-156, 163
Torsion bar spring .......................................SU-12
Tow truck towing ..........................................GI-46
Towing point .................................................GI-48
TP/SW - Wiring diagram ......EC-442, 1014, 1594
TPS - Wiring diagram.............EC-195, 785, 1358
Transfer case ..............................................TF-12
Transfer oil replacement ............................MA-40
Transfer serial number .................................GI-43
Transmission case (M/T) ......................MT-11, 44
Transmission serial number .........................GI-43
Tread-FR&RR (Dimensions) ........................GI-44
Trim .............................................................BT-24
Trouble diagnoses .......................................GI-32
Turbine revolution sensor ..........................AT-203
TURN - Wiring diagram...............................EL-57
Turn signal lamp..........................................EL-55
Two trip detection logic ............EC-73, 660, 1232
Two-pole lift ..................................................GI-46
U
Under body ..................................................BT-50
V
Vacuum cut valve ...........................EC-626, 1199
Vacuum cut valve bypass
valve.....................................EC-539, 546, 626,
1111, 1117, 1199, 1691, 1697
Vacuum hose drawing
(Engine control).....................EC-33, 620, 1193
Valve clearance ..................................EM-38, 128
Valve guide...........................................EM-33, 97
Valve lifter ...................................................EM-37
Valve seat.............................................EM-35, 99
Valve spring........................................EM-37, 101
Vehicle identification number .......................GI-42
Vehicle recovery (freeing a
stuck vehicle)............................................GI-48
Vehicle speed sensor
(VSS) ................................EC-430, 1002, 1582
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
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VENT/V - Wiring diagram................EC-375, 948,
1094, 1102, 1528, 1674, 1682
Viscosity number (SAE) .............................MA-14
VSS - Wiring diagram ..........EC-432, 1004, 1584
W
WARN - Wiring diagram..............................EL-95
Warning chime ..........................................EL-103
Warning lamps ............................................EL-94
Washer, front .............................................EL-118
Washer, rear ..............................................EL-124
Water pump ..........................................LC-12, 29
Water temperature gauge ...........................EL-75
Weatherstrip - See Exterior.........................BT-32
Wheel alignment (front) ................................SU-6
Wheel balance............................................MA-43
Wheel bearing (front) ....................................AX-5
Wheel bearing (rear) ...................................AX-30
Wheel hub (front) ........................................AX-14
Wheel sensors (ABS) ...........................BR-55, 75
Wheel size ...................................................GI-44
Wheelbase (Dimensions) .............................GI-44
Wide open & closed throttle
position switch ....................EC-190, 780, 1353
Width (Dimensions)......................................GI-44
WINDOW - Wiring diagram.......................EL-180
Window, back ..............................................BT-32
Window, door...............................................BT-18
Window, opera.............................................BT-46
Windshield ...................................................BT-40
WIP/R - Wiring diagram ............................EL-125
WIPER - Wiring diagram...........................EL-120
Wiper, front ................................................EL-118
Wiper, rear .................................................EL-124
Wiring Diagram (Cell code) list .................EL-277
Wiring diagrams ...........................................GI-10
Withdrawal lever (clutch).............................CL-10
Wrist pin - See Piston pin
inspection ........................................EM-45, 117
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-10
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