CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

   
   

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

4. INSPECT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   1. Inspect the continuously variable transaxle fluid Click here.

5. REPLACE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   1. Replace the continuously variable transaxle fluid Click here.

6. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE

   Type	See Procedure
   EA65	Click here
   EC61	Click here
   EC62	Click here

7. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

   Type	See Procedure
   EA65	Click here
   EC61	Click here
   EC62	Click here

8. REPLACE MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

   Type	See Procedure
   EA65	Click here
   EC61	Click here
   EC62	Click here

9. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

   Tech Tips

   Integrated with transaxle

   
   

   1. Inspect the front differential oil.

      Type	See Procedure
      EA65	Click here
      EC61	Click here
      EC62	Click here
      K313	Click here

10. REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    Tech Tips

    Integrated with transaxle

    
    

    1. Replace the front differential oil.

       Type	See Procedure
       EA65	Click here
       EC61	Click here
       EC62	Click here
       K313	Click here

11. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

    Type	See Procedure
    Front	Click here
    Rear	Click here