Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Steering, Suspension, Axle, Tires, Brakes

Steering:

Type Rack and pinion. (Power assist optional)
Gear ratio 19.96:1 (Manual) Gear ratio 17.97:1 (Power)

Turning Circle 31.8 ft (9.7 m)

Alignment, Front Wheel Unloaded):
Sedan
Service Checking: Sedan w/Pwr Strg Wagon

Caster 1~ 10' +/- 30' 2~ 40' +/- 30' 2~ 25' +/- 30'

Camber 0~ 20' +/- 30' 0~ 20' +/- 30' 0~ 50' +/- 30'
Toe-In 0.0 +/- 0.04 in. 0.0 +/- 0.04 in. 0.0 +/- 0.04 in.
(0 +/- 1 mm) (0 +/- 1 mm) (0 +/- 1 mm)
Service Reset:

Caster 1~ 10' +/- 30' 2~ 40' +/- 30' 2~ 25' +/- 30'

Camber 0~ 20' +/- 30' 0~ 20' +/- 30' 0~ 50' +/- 30'
Toe-In 0.0 +/- 0.04 in. 0.0 +/- 0.04 in. 0.0 +/- 0.04 in.
(0 +/- 1 mm) (0 +/- 1 mm) (0 +/- 1 mm)

Alignment, Rear (Unloaded):

Service Checking:

Camber -0~ 05' +/- 30' -0~ 05' +/- 30'
Toe-In 0.0 +/- 0.04 in. 0.0 +/- 0.04 in.
(0 +/- 1 mm) (0 +/- 1 mm)

Service Reset:

Camber -0~ 05' +/- 30' -0~ 05' +/- 30'
Toe-In 0.0 +/- 0.04 in. 0.0 +/- 0.04 in.
(0 +/- 1 mm) (0 +/- 1 mm)

Suspension:

Front MacPherson Strut

Rear Sedan MacPherson-type with parallel link lower
arm, independent rear suspension

Wagon MacPherson Struts, trailing arm,
coil springs, stablizer 4 links
Axle, Front:

Type Hypoid Gear
Differential Ratio 3.154 4-Speed M/T
3.583 5-Speed M/T 3.727 3-Speed A/T 3.727 6-Speed M/T
Ring Gear Size 6.2 in. (158 mm)
Lubricant Capacity 3.5 qt (3.3 liter) 4-Speed and 5-Speed
Common With Manual Transmission 4.1 qt (3.9 liters) 6-Speed 4-Wheel Drive 1.0 qt (0.95 liter) With Automatic Transmission

Axle, Rear: (4-Wheel Drive Only)

Type Hypoid Gear
Differential Ratio 3.727
Ring Gear Size 6.0 in. (152 mm)
Lubricant Capacity 1.0 qt (1.0 liter)

Tires:

Size, Type 145SR13(STD), 155 SR13 (DLX),
165/70SR13 (LB-SR5), 175/70SR13 (WGN-SR5)

Brakes:

Type Power assisted front disc, rear drum,
Front Floating caliper, disc
Rear Leading and trailing shoe, self-
adjusting
Parking Brake Mechanically operated on rear wheels
Disc Diameter, Overall 9.5 in. (243.0 mm)
Rear Drum Diameter 7.0 in. (180.0 mm) Sedan
7.8 in. (200.0 mm) Wagon