GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHASSIS

INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR BOX
1. Check the steering wheel free play.
  
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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.
  5. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear housing.
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.
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. 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.
    
    If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
    
    Check the dust cover for damage.
    INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
    1. Visually check the transmission for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
    REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
    1. Replace the automatic transmission fluid.
      
      for AGA0E:
      
      for 8GR-FKS:
      
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      for V35A-FTS:
      
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      for AGA0F:
      
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    INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE AND CONNECTIONS
    1. Check the automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses (No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose, No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose, No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose, and oil cooler tube with oil cooler hose) for cracks, leakage, loose connections and deformation.
    INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
    1. Visually check the transfer for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
    2. Inspect the transfer oil.
      
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    REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
    1. Replace the transfer oil.
      
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    INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
    1. Visually check the differential for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
    2. Inspect the front differential oil.
      
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    REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
    1. Replace the front differential oil.
      
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    INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
    1. Visually check the differential for fluid leaks. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
    2. Inspect the rear differential oil.
      
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    REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
    1. Replace the rear differential oil.
      
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    INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
    1. Inspect the front and rear suspension.
      
      for Front Suspension:
      
      for 2WD:
      
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      for AWD:
      
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      for Rear Suspension:
      
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