CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID

   1. Inspect the power steering fluid.

      Type	See procedures
      1GR-FE	Click here
      1UR-FE	Click here

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

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

5. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

   1. Inspect the automatic transmission fluid.

      Type	See procedures
      A760F	Click here
      A750F	Click hereClick here

6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

   1. Replace the automatic transmission fluid.

      Type	See procedures
      A760F	Click here
      A750F	Click here

7. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL

   1. Inspect the transfer oil (Click here).

8. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL

   1. Replace the transfer oil (Click here).

9. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

   1. Inspect 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. Inspect the rear differential oil (Click here).

12. REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

    1. Replace the rear differential oil (Click here).

13. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

    Type	See Procedure
    Front	Click hereClick here
    Rear	Click hereClick here

14. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT

    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.

       Type	Type
       Front	Click here
       Rear	Click here

15. TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS

    1. Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.

       Type	Type
       Front	Click here
       Rear	Click here