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2016 Wildcat Sport
Table Of Contents
General Information/Foreword.......................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................... 2
Torque Specifications.................................................... 3
Torque Conversions (ft-lb/N-m)..................................... 4
Drive Belt Break-In Procedure ...................................... 4
Gasoline - Oil - Lubricant .............................................. 4
Preparation For Storage ............................................... 5
Preparation After Storage ............................................. 6
Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up......................................... 7
Air Filter ........................................................................ 7
Valve/Tappet Clearance ................................................ 8
Testing Engine Compression ........................................ 8
Spark Plugs .................................................................. 8
Engine Oil - Filter .......................................................... 8
Front Differential - Transaxle Lubricant ......................... 9
Headlight - Taillight - Brakelight .................................. 10
Hydraulic Brake System ............................................. 12
Burnishing Brake Pads ............................................... 14
Replacing V-Belt ......................................................... 14
Steering/Body/Controls ................................................... 16
Front Bumper .............................................................. 16
Hood/Grille/Storage Box ............................................. 17
Body Panels................................................................ 18
Center Console........................................................... 22
Steering Wheel ........................................................... 23
Steering System ......................................................... 24
Steering Knuckles....................................................... 29
Front Wheel Alignment ............................................... 31
Accelerator Pedal........................................................ 31
Shift Lever................................................................... 32
Shift Cable .................................................................. 33
LCD Gauge................................................................. 34
Exhaust System.......................................................... 35
Cargo Box................................................................... 35
Seats .......................................................................... 36
Doors .......................................................................... 36
Floor ........................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 38
Engine ............................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 40
Removing Engine ....................................................... 42
Top-Side Components ................................................ 47
Removing Top-Side Components ............................... 47
Servicing Top-Side Components ................................ 50
Installing Top-Side Components ................................. 57
Bottom-Side Components .......................................... 60
Removing Bottom-Side Components ......................... 60
Servicing Bottom-Side Components........................... 64
Installing Bottom-Side Components ........................... 66
Servicing Left-Side Components ................................ 70
Installing Engine ......................................................... 74
Fuel/Lubrication/Cooling .................................................79
Throttle Body ...............................................................79
Gas Tank .....................................................................81
Oil Pump .....................................................................82
Oil Cooler ....................................................................82
Oil Flow Chart .............................................................83
Liquid Cooling System ................................................84
Radiator.......................................................................84
Thermostat ..................................................................86
Fan ..............................................................................87
Water Pump ................................................................87
Troubleshooting ...........................................................89
Electrical System..............................................................90
Battery.........................................................................90
Electronic Power Steering (EPS).................................91
Ignition Switch .............................................................93
Ignition Coils................................................................93
Accessory Receptacle/Connector ...............................94
Switches ......................................................................94
Lights...........................................................................96
Fan Motor ....................................................................95
Front Drive Actuator ....................................................96
Lights...........................................................................96
Power Distribution Module (PDM) ...............................96
EFI Sensors/Components ...........................................97
RPM Limiter ..............................................................102
Stator Coil .................................................................102
Regulator/Rectifier ....................................................102
Starter Motor .............................................................103
Starter Relay .............................................................103
Engine Control Module (ECM) ..................................104
EFI Diagnostic System ..............................................104
Troubleshooting .........................................................109
Drive and Brake Systems ..............................................110
Front Drive Actuator ..................................................110
Front Differential ........................................................111
Drive Axles ................................................................124
Transaxle ...................................................................126
Driveshaft/Carrier Bearing.........................................141
Hub............................................................................144
Hydraulic Brake Caliper (Front) .................................146
Master Cylinder Assembly.........................................151
Troubleshooting .........................................................153
Suspension .....................................................................154
Shock Absorbers .......................................................154
Front A-Arms .............................................................158
Rear A Arms..............................................................161
Rear Sway Bar ..........................................................163
Wheels and Tires ......................................................164
Troubleshooting .........................................................165