CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE


  1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR BOX


    1. Check the steering wheel free play Click here.

    2. 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 DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS


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

  3. INSPECT 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.

  4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

    Type See procedures
    for 2WD

    Click here

    for AWD

    Click here

  5. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

    Type See procedures
    for 2WD

    Click here

    for AWD

    Click here

  6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

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    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

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      *a 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

      Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug hole.

      If the result is not as specified, add transfer oil.

      Note


      • Too much or too little oil will lead to transfer problems.

      • Keep the vehicle level during inspection.

    3. If addition of transfer oil is necessary, perform the following procedures.


      1. Add oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5.0 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the case plug (for filler) hole.

        Oil grade
        Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LL 80 or equivalent
        Standard capacity
        0.7 liters (0.7 US qts, 0.6 Imp. qts)

    4. When the oil level is too low, check for an oil leak.

    5. Install a new gasket into the filler plug and then install the plug with a 10 mm hexagon wrench.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for AWD)


    1. Check the front differential oil Click here.

  8. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    Type See procedures
    for LSD

    Click here

    for 2WD

    Click here

    for AWD

    Click here

  9. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

    Type See procedures
    Front Suspension (for 2WD)

    Click here

    Front Suspension (for AWD)

    Click here

    Rear Suspension

    Click here

  10. REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION (w/ Air Suspension, for South of Jerusalem)

    Type See procedures
    Front shock absorber (w/ Air Suspension)

    Click here

    Rear shock absorber (w/ Air Suspension)

    Click here