Note the right and left calipers are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
Removal
Note place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid. |
Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
Tightening torque brake hose union bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
![]() Brake fluid, if it
Check the brake hose and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage. |
Stp sensor adjustment
Adjust the stp sensor in the following procedures:
remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the stva lead wire coupler (1).
Insert the needle pointed probes to the stp sensor
coupler (between y/w a ...
Ignition coil and spark plug removal and
installation
Removal
The hot
engine can burn you.
Wait until the engine is cool enough to touch.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the lead wire couplers (1).
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Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Inspect spark plug
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Heat range
Remove the spark plugs. Refer to “ignition coil and spark plug removal
and installation” in section 1h .
Check spark plug heat range by observing electrode
color. If the electrode of the spark plug is wet
appe ...