GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHASSIS

INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR BOX

1. Check the steering wheel free play.

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2. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.

   
   

   1. Check that the tie rod ends do not have any 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.

INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.

INSPECT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER

1. 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.

2. Check the dust cover for damage.

INSPECT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID

1. Visually check the transmission for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID

1. Replace the hybrid vehicle transmission fluid.

   
   

   • for L310:

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   • for L310F:

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INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

1. Visually check the transfer for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

2. Inspect the transfer oil.

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REPLACE TRANSFER OIL

1. Replace the transfer oil.

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INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Visually check the differential for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

2. Inspect the front differential oil.

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REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Replace the front differential oil.

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INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Visually check the differential for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

2. Inspect the rear differential oil.

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REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Replace the rear differential oil.

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INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

1. Inspect the front and rear suspension.

   
   

   1. Front Suspension:

      
      

      • for 2WD:

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      • for AWD:

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   2. Rear Suspension:

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