CHASSIS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
INSPECT CLUTCH FLUID
Inspect the clutch fluid.
Type
See Procedure
for 1AD-FTV
for 2AD-FTV
for 2AR-FE
for 3ZR-FAE
for 3ZR-FE
REPLACE CLUTCH FLUID
Replace the clutch fluid.
Type
See Procedure
for 1AD-FTV
for 2AD-FTV
for 2AR-FE
for 3ZR-FAE
for 3ZR-FE
INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have any play.
Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.
INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
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.
Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
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.
Check the dust cover for damage.
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage.
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER (for Manual Transaxle)
Check the shift lever for manual transaxle.
Type
See Procedure
EA64
EA64F
EB61
EB63
EB61F
EB63F
INSPECT MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
Visually check the manual transaxle for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
Inspect the manual transaxle oil.
Type
See Procedure
EA64
EA64F
EB61
EB63
EB61F
EB63F
REPLACE MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
Replace the manual transaxle oil.
Type
See Procedure
EA64
EA64F
EB61
EB63
EB61F
EB63F
INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Visually check the automatic transaxle for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
Inspect the automatic transaxle fluid.
Type
See Procedure
U660F
U760E
U760F
REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Replace the automatic transaxle fluid.
Type
See Procedure
U660F
U760E
U760F
INSPECT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
Visually check the continuously variable transaxle for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
Inspect the continuously variable transaxle fluid.
Type
See Procedure
K111
K111F
REPLACE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID
Replace the continuously variable transaxle fluid.
Type
See Procedure
K111
K111F
INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
Inspect the transfer oil.
Type
See Procedure
GF1A
REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
Replace the transfer oil.
Type
See Procedure
GF1A
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Visually check the front differential for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
Inspect the front differential oil.
Type
See Procedure
U660F
U760E
U760F
EA64
EA64F
EB61
EB63
EB61F
EB63F
K111
K111F
REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Replace the front differential oil.
Type
See Procedure
U660F
U760E
U760F
EA64
EA64F
EB61
EB63
EB61F
EB63F
K111
K111F
INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Visually check the rear differential for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
Inspect the rear differential oil.
REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Replace the rear differential oil.
INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
Check the front and rear suspension.
Suspension Type
See Procedure
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension