PROCEDURE
INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR BOX
Check the steering wheel free play Click here.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
Check that the steering gear box is not damaged.
Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear box.
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.
INSPECT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
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.
Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension.
Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
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.
Check the dust cover for damage.
INSPECT HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID
Inspect the hybrid transmission fluid Click here.
REPLACE HYBRID TRANSMISSION FLUID
Replace the hybrid transmission fluid Click here.
INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
Inspect the transfer oil Click here.
REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
Replace the transfer oil Click here.
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Replace the front differential oil Click here.
INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Replace the rear differential oil Click here.
INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
| Type | See procedures |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension | |
| Rear Suspension |
REPLACE AIR SUSPENSION
| Type | See procedures |
|---|---|
| Front shock absorber | |
| Rear shock absorber |
REPLACE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
Replace the front propeller shaft Click here.