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.
CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION CHART
| Location | Minimum allowance mm (in) |
|---|---|
| (1) Crossmember to Hose ASSY | 3 (0.12) |
| (2) Front exhaust pipe to hose ASSY | 15 (0.59) |
| (3) Front frame side to Hose ASSY | 10 (0.39) |
| (4) Turbo cover to hose ASSY | 10 (0.39) |
| (5) Master cylinder to return hose | 10 (0.39) |
| (6) Master cylinder to hose clip | 10 (0.39) |
| (7) VDC H/U to hose ASSY | 5 (0.20) |
| (8) Air cleaner to hose ASSY | 5 (0.20) |
| (9) Air boot to Hose ASSY | 10 (0.39) |
| (10) Air cleaner hose to hose ASSY | 10 (0.39) |
| (11) Blow-by hose to hose ASSY | 8 (0.31) |
| (12) Over flow hose to hose ASSY | 8 (0.31) |
| (13) Brake pipe to return hose | 10 (0.39) |
| (14) Front suspension bracket to Return hose | 5 (0.20) |
| (15) Front wheel apron to Return hose | 5 (0.20) |
| (16) VDC H/U bracket to suction hose | 5 (0.20) |
| (17) Air cleaner case to Suction hose | 5 (0.20) |
| (18) Air intake duct to suction hose | 10 (0.39) |
| (19) Air duct to suction hose | 10 (0.39) |
| (20) Front wheel apron to Reservoir tank | 5 (0.20) |
| (21) VDC H/U to reserve tank | 5 (0.20) |
| (22) Valve housing to DOJ (5MT model) | 12 (0.47) |
| (23) Valve housing to Crossmember (Hole) | 1 (0.04) |
| (24) Cannon mount to crossmember | There must be no contact |
| (25) Pipe to crossmember | 5 (0.20) |
| (26) Pipe to stabilizer | 15 (0.59) |
| (27) Pipe to exhaust pipe | 18 (0.71) |
| (28) Tie-rod end to brake dust cover | 2.5 (0.10) |
| (29) Universal joint coupling to turbo cover | 15 (0.59) |
| (30) Universal joint column side yoke to Master cylinder (Closest point of approach when the universal joint turns by 360°) | 5 (0.20) |
| (31) Universal joint coupling to ATF level gauge | 10 (0.39) |