CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE


  1. INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL


    1. Check the power steering fluid level Click here.

  2. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE


    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.

  3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR BOX


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      Put matchmarks on the dust cover and steering link.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the steering link is centered when placing matchmarks.

    2. Remove the dust cover.

    3. Temporarily install the 2 steering rack ends to the power steering rack.

      Note

      Do not fully turn the power steering rack without the steering rack ends as it may damage the oil seal in the rack housing.

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      Using SST, fully turn the power steering rack right and left 10 times to settle it.

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      Using SST, turn the control valve and measure the preload.

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      Standard preload (turning)
      2.4 N*m (24 kgf*cm, 21 in.*lbf)

      If the turning torque is not as specified, replace the power steering link.

      Note

      After setting the steering rack to the neutral point, align the dust cover rib with the power steering protrusion.

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the standard preload at the steering rack neutral point.

      • The steering control valve is fully turned when turned 3.14 times. Half of the distance from the fully turned position is the neutral point.

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      After inspecting the preload, align the matchmarks and install the dust cover.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the inspection with the steering link centered.

  4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER


    1. Inspect the front suspension upper arm assembly Click here.

    2. Inspect the front suspension lower arm assembly Click here.

  5. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS


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

  6. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Inspect the automatic transmission fluid Click here.

  7. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Replace the automatic transmission fluid Click here.

  8. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL


    1. Inspect the transfer oil Click here.

    2. Replace the transfer oil as necessary Click here.

  9. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Check the front differential oil Click here.

  10. REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Replace the front differential oil Click here.

  11. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Check the rear differential oil Click here.

  12. REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Replace the rear differential oil Click here.

  13. REPLACE ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION FLUID


    1. Discharge suspension fluid pressure Click here.

    2. Fill the reservoir tank with the suspension fluid Click here.

  14. INSPECT SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the front suspension control accumulator assembly Click here.

    2. Inspect the rear suspension control accumulator assembly Click here.

  15. 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.


      1. For front propeller shaft

        Tech Tips

        When replacing a spider bearing, be sure that the grease fitting hole is facing the direction shown in the illustration.

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      2. For propeller shaft

        Tech Tips

        When replacing a spider bearing, be sure that the grease fitting hole is facing the direction shown in the illustration.

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    2. Tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft.

      Type See Procedures
      Front propeller shaft

      Click here

      Propeller shaft

      Click here

  16. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION


    1. Inspect the front and rear suspension.

      Suspension Type See Procedure
      Front suspension

      Click here

      Rear suspension

      Click here