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 box is not damaged.

      5. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear box.

  2. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS


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

  3. 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. Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension.

      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 HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Inspect the hybrid transmission fluid Click here.

  5. REPLACE HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Replace the hybrid transmission fluid Click here.

  6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL


    1. Inspect the transfer oil Click here.

  7. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL


    1. Replace the transfer oil Click here.

  8. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. for Front Differential:


      1. A01H1DIE01

        Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

        Note


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

        • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

        Oil type
        Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent.
        Capacity
        0.7 to 0.8 liters (0.74 to 0.84 US qts., 0.62 to 0.70 Imp. qts.)
      2. A01H27B

        Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    2. for Rear Differential:


      1. A01GYOJE01

        Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

        Note


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

        • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

        Oil type
        Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
        Capacity
        1.3 to 1.4 liters (1.38 to 1.47 US qts., 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts.)
      2. A01H1J4

        Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.

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

  9. REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Replace the front differential oil Click here.

  10. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. for Front Differential:


      1. A01H1DIE01

        Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

        Note


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

        • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

        Oil type
        Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent.
        Capacity
        0.7 to 0.8 liters (0.74 to 0.84 US qts., 0.62 to 0.70 Imp. qts.)
      2. A01H27B

        Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    2. for Rear Differential:


      1. A01GYOJE01

        Add differential oil so that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

        Note


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

        • After changing the oil, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.

        Oil type
        Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
        Capacity
        1.3 to 1.4 liters (1.38 to 1.47 US qts., 1.15 to 1.23 Imp. qts.)
      2. A01H1J4

        Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the filler plug.

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

  11. REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Replace the rear differential oil Click here.

  12. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

    Type See procedures
    Front Suspension

    Click here

    Rear Suspension

    Click here

  13. REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION (for South of Jerusalem)

    Type See procedures
    Front shock absorber

    Click here

    Rear shock absorber

    Click here

  14. REPLACE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT


    1. Replace the front propeller shaft Click here.