CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

   Type	See Procedures
   for 1GR-FE	Click here
   for 1KD-FTV	Click here
   for 1GD-FTV	Click here
   for 5L-E	Click here
   for 2TR-FE	Click here

2. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING

   
   

   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.

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 DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

   
   

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

5. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

   Type	See Procedures
   A750F	Click here
   AC60F	Click here

6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

   Type	See Procedures
   A750F	Click here
   AC60F	Click here

7. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

   Type	See Procedures
   G52F	Click here
   R150F	Click here
   RA61F	Click here

8. REPLACE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

   Type	See Procedures
   G52F	Click here
   R150F	Click here
   RA61F	Click here

9. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ANDCONNECTIONS (AC60F)

   
   

   1. Check the automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses (No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose and No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.

10. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

    
    

    1. Inspect the transfer oil Click here.

11. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL

    
    

    1. Replace the transfer oil Click here.

12. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    
    

    1. Inspect the front differential oil Click here.

13. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    
    

    1. Inspect the rear differential oil Click here.

14. REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    
    

    1. Replace the front differential oil Click here.

15. REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    
    

    1. Replace the rear differential oil Click here.

16. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

    Type	See Procedures
    Front	Click here
    Rear	Click here

17. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TIGHTEN BOLTS

    
    

    1. Lubricate the propeller shaft by referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting.

       Type	See procedures
       for Front Propeller Shaft	Click here
       for Rear Propeller Shaft	Click here

    2. Tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft.

       Type	See procedures
       for Front Propeller Shaft	Click here
       for Rear Propeller Shaft	Click here