CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

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

INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Type	See procedures
for 2WD	Click here
for AWD	Click here

REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Type	See procedures
for 2WD	Click here
for AWD	Click here

INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

Click here
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for AWD)
1. Check the front differential oil Click here.

INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Type	See procedures
for LSD	Click here
for 2WD	Click here
for AWD	Click here

INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

Type	See procedures
Front Suspension (for 2WD)	Click here
Front Suspension (for AWD)	Click here
Rear Suspension	Click here

REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION (w/ Air Suspension)

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