GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play.
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.
(5) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear housing.
2. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.
4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Inspect the automatic transmission fluid.
Type |
See procedure |
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A750E |
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A750F |
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5. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Replace the automatic transmission fluid.
Type |
See procedure |
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A750E |
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A750F |
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6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Inspect the transfer oil.
Type |
See procedure |
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VF2A |
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VF2BM |
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VF4BM |
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7. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Replace the transfer oil.
Type |
See procedure |
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VF2A |
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VF2BM |
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VF4BM |
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8. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Inspect the front and rear differential oil (See page ).
9. REPLACE FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Replace the front and rear differential oil (See page ).
10. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TIGHTEN BOLTS
(a) Lubricate the propeller shaft by referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting.
(b) Grease grade
Spider |
Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2 |
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Slide yoke and double Cardan joint |
Molybdenum disulphide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2 |
(c) Tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft.
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Communication Table
Sender
Receiver
Signal
Line
Main Body ECU
Certification ECU
Front door courtesy light switch LH signal
Front door courte ...