CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE


  1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR BOX


    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 box is not damaged.

      5. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear box.

  2. INSPECT SUSPENSION 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. Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension.

      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 HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Visually check the hybrid vehicle transmission for fluid leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

    2. Inspect the hybrid vehicle transmission fluid.

      Type See procedure
      L110

      Click here

      L210

      Click here

  5. REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FLUID


    1. Replace the hybrid vehicle transmission fluid.

      Type See procedure
      L110

      Click here

      L210

      Click here

  6. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (except Europe)


    1. Inspect the rear differential oil Click here.

  7. REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Replace the rear differential oil Click here.

  8. TIRE ROTATION


    1. A01FSMTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front of the Vehicle
      *b When all tires are the same size
      *c When the size of the front and rear tires is not the same

      Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      When a tire rotation is performed on a vehicle that has different specified tire pressures for the front and rear of the vehicle, it is necessary to perform initialization for the tire pressure warning system Click here.

  9. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION


    1. Check the front and rear suspension.

      Suspension Type See Procedure
      Front Suspension

      Click here

      Rear Suspension

      Click here