Passport EX 4WD V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC MFI (2001)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Do this inspection on both sides of the vehicle.
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift. To allow enough clearance for the inspection, make sure the rear lifting points are at least 12 inches (300 mm) ahead of the
rear trailing link front mounting brackets.
2. Visually inspect the lower trailing link front bracket area at the red circle in the photo below:
^ If the vehicle's bracket area is rusted to a similar or lesser degree than that in the photo, go to STAGE 1 REPAIR.
^ If the vehicle's bracket area is rusted to a greater degree than that in the photo, go to the next step.
^ * If the vehicle had a prior repair resulting in a modification to the lower trailing link front brackets, stop the inspection, call Tech Line to open a case,
then take photos of the area, and send them to Tech Line.*
3. If the vehicle has side steps or running boards, remove them.
4. Use a 3/16 in. x 9 in. flat punch and a 12-16-oz. hammer to strike the frame areas marked X in the illustration below. Swing the hammer with a 10 to
12 inch stroke to be sure enough force is applied to the punch.