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 any 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.

2. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS

   
   

   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, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage.

4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   1. Visually check the automatic transaxle for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

   2. Inspect the automatic transaxle fluid.

      Type	See Procedure
      U661E	Click here
      U661F	Click here

5. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   1. Replace the automatic transaxle fluid.

      Type	See Procedure
      U661E	Click here
      U661F	Click here

6. INSPECT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   1. Visually check the continuously variable transaxle for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

   2. Inspect the continuously variable transaxle fluid.

      Type	See Procedure
      K114	Click here
      K114F	Click here

7. REPLACE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

   
   

   1. Replace the continuously variable transaxle fluid.

      Type	See Procedure
      K114	Click here
      K114F	Click here

8. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

   
   

   1. Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

   2. Inspect the transfer oil.

      Type	See Procedure
      GF1A	Click here

9. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL

   
   

   1. Replace the transfer oil.

      Type	See Procedure
      GF1A	Click here

10. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    Tech Tips

    Integrated with transaxle

    
    

    1. Visually check the front differential for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

    2. Inspect the front differential oil.

       Type	See Procedure
       U661E	Click here
       U661F	Click here
       K114	Click here
       K114F	Click here

11. REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    Tech Tips

    Integrated with transaxle

    
    

    1. Replace the front differential oil.

       Type	See Procedure
       U661E	Click here
       U661F	Click here
       K114	Click here
       K114F	Click here

12. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    
    

    1. Visually check the rear differential for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

    2. Inspect the rear differential oil.

       Click here

13. REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    
    

    1. Replace the rear differential oil.

       Click here

14. TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS

    
    

    1. Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.

       Click here

15. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

    
    

    1. Check the front and rear suspension.

       Suspension Type	See Procedure
       Front Suspension	Click here
       Rear Suspension	Click here