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
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER EXPRESSIONS
(a) The type of door control receiver used on this model differs according to
the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are
used in this section.
Vehicle Specification
Part Name in Manual
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Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN
1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT
CAUTION:
Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted
speed limits and traffic laws while driving.
HINT:
Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate the ECM (ECT) malfunction
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Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
HINT:
The following specifications are for BD20D (w/o Differential Lock). BD20D differentials
are equipped with M8 rear differential carrier to rear axel housing fasteners.
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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