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The MAGNASTEER® Actuator ........................................................................................................ 24
The Power Rack Gear ....................................................................................................................... 24
The Power Steering Pump .................................................................................... .-........................... 25
Electronic Brake Traction Control Description ..................................................................................... 25
Steering Wheel and Column ......................................................................................................................... 25
Vehicle Steering ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Vehicle Security ............................ : .......................................................................................................... 25
Driver Convenience ................................................................................................................................. 25
Driver Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Tilt\Telescoping Description ..................................................................................................................... 26
Tilt\Telescoping Operation ....... , ........................................................................................................... 26
Suspension Description and Operation ....................................................................................................... 26
Front Suspension ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Rear Suspension ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Tire Pressure Monitor System Description .............................................................................................. 27
Electronic Suspension Control Description .............................................................................................. 28
Electronic Suspension Control Module ................................................................................................ 28
Electronic Suspension Control Position Sensors ................................................................................. 28
Electronic Suspension Control Shock Absorber or Strut ..................................................................... 28
Electronic Suspension Control Operation ............................................................................................. 29
Wheels and Tires ......................... , ........................................................................................................... 29
General Description .............................................................................................................................. 29
Tires Description ................................................................................................................................... 30
Passenger Tire Service Description ..................................................................................................... 30
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description ......................................................................................•...... 30
Tire Inflation Description ........................................................................................................................ 30
P-Metric Sized Tires Description .......................................................................................................... 32
Driveline System Description and Operation ............................................................................................... 33
Driveline/Axle - Propeller Shaft ................................................................................................................ 33
Driveline Support Assembly Description .............................................................................................. 33
Propeller Shaft Assembly (Automatic Transmission)(c) ....................................................................... 33
Propeller Shaft Assembly (Manual Transmission)(c) ........................................................................... 34
Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation ........................................................................ : .............. 34
Seal and Clamp ....................................................................................................................... , ............ 34
Inner Joint ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Outer Joint ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation ............................................................................................. 35
Braking System Description and Operation ................................................................................................ 36
Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation .. , ..........................................
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System Component Description ........................................................................................................... 36
Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoir. ................................. : .......................................... 36
Hydraulic Brake Master Cylinder ...................................................................................................... 36
Hydraulic Brake Pressure Balance Control System ......................................................................... 36
Hydraulic Brake Pipes and Flexible Brake Hoses ............................................................................ 36
Hydraulic Brake Wheel Apply Components ..................................................................................... 36
System Operation ................................................................................................................................. 36
Brake Assist System Description and Operation ..................................................................................... 36
System Component Description ........................................................................................................... 36
Brake Pedal ......................................................................................... , ............................................ 36
Brake Pedal Pushrod ........................................................................................................................ 36
Vacuum Brake Booster ..................................................................................................................... 36
Vacuum Source ..............•................................................................................................................. 37
Vacuum Source Delivery System ..................................................................................................... 37
System Operation ................................................................................................................................. 37
Disc Brake System Description and Operation ........................................................................................ 37
System Component Description ........................................................................................................... 37
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