General Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page
).
(b) 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.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
HINT:
If leakage is found, check and repair the cause.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (for 4WD)
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, oil leakage or damage.
5. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
(b) Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom edge of the hole.
HINT:
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
6. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
(b) Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the bottom edge of the hole.
HINT:
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
7. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
HINT:
8. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
HINT:
RC62F (See page )
9. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)
(a) Lubricate propeller shaft, referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping
in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting (See page
or
).
Grease grade:
Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2
10. TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLT
(a) Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.
HINT:
11. ROTATE TIRES
Rear Speed Sensor
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting
the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-)
battery terminal notic ...
Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG)
DESCRIPTION
If the engine switch is pressed with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
in the cabin, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a signal and
changes the power source mode.
HINT:
When the cable is disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) battery termi ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY LH
(a) Install the rear bumper side stay LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}
2. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE STAY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for ...