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Inspection Of Clearance

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This table lists various clearances that must be correctly adjusted to ensure the normal vehicle driving without interfering noise, or any other faults.

Install locations Minimum allowance mm (in)
(1) Crossmember-to-Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(2) Front frame side-to-Hose assembly 15 (0.59)
(3) Airbag sensor to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(4) Engine cover-to-Suction hose 10 (0.39)
(5) VDCH/U to Reservoir tank bracket 10 (0.39)
(6) Air boots to Hose clip 15 (0.59)
(7) Air boot-to-Hose assembly 15 (0.59)
(8) Protector to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(9) Intake manifold to Suction hose 10 (0.39)
(10) Intake manifold to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(11) Air cleaner case to Cooler pipe joint block 5 (0.20)
(12) Chain cover to Cooler pipe joint block 20 (0.78)
(13) Oil pipe to Cooler pipe joint block 20 (0.78)
(14) Suction hose to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(15) Air boot to Reservoir tank 10 (0.39)
(16) Brake pipe to Reservoir tank 10 (0.39)
(17) Harness to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(18) Relay box to Hose assembly 15 (0.59)
(19) Bumper beam to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(20) Radiator bracket to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(21) ATF cooler to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(22) Undercover to Cooler pipe assembly 10 (0.39)
(23) Protector to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(24) Protector to Hose assembly 15 (0.59)
(25) Return hose to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(26) Air cleaner case to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(27) Suction hose to Hose assembly 10 (0.39)
(28) Air cleaner case to Return hose 3 (0.12)
(29) Valve housing to DOJ 12 (0.47)
(30) Valve housing to Crossmember 1 (0.04)
(31) Mount to Crossmember There must be no contact.
(32) Feed tube to Crossmember 3 (0.12)
(33) Elbow to Crossmember 3 (0.12)
(34) Cylinder pipe to Crossmember 3 (0.12)
(35) Feed tube to Exhaust pipe 18 (0.71)
(36) Tie-rod end to Brake dust cover 2.5 (0.10)
(37) Coupling rubber to AT level gauge 10 (0.39)
(38) Yoke to Brake booster 5 (0.20)
Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Components
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