General Maintenance [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure
- INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE & GEAR BOX
- Check the steering wheel free play (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 ).
- Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
- Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
- Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
- Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
- Check that the steering gear box is not damaged.
- Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear box.
- INSPECT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
- 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.
- Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension.
- 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 the ball joints for excessive looseness.
- INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
- Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.
- INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
- Inspect the automatic transmission fluid.
Type See procedure A760H Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - ] AA81E Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 10/2015]
- REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (for Canada, Driving Conditions)
HINT:
Driving Conditions: Heavily loaded vehicle.
- Replace the automatic transmission fluid.
Type See procedure A760H Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2014 - ] AA81E Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2014 - ]
- Replace the automatic transmission fluid.
- INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
- Visually check the transfer for fluid leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
- Inspect the transfer oil (automatic transmission fluid).
Type See procedure A760H Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - ]
- REPLACE TRANSFER OIL (for Canada, Driving Conditions)
HINT:
Driving Conditions: Heavily loaded vehicle.
- Replace the transfer oil (automatic transmission fluid).
Type See procedure A760H Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2014 - ]
- Replace the transfer oil (automatic transmission fluid).
- INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for AWD)
- Inspect the front differential oil (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 ).
- REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for Canada, AWD, Driving Conditions)
HINT:
Driving Conditions: Heavily loaded vehicle.
- Replace the front differential oil (Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
- INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
- Inspect the rear differential oil (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 ).
- REPLACE REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for Canada, Driving Conditions)
HINT:
Driving Conditions: Heavily loaded vehicle.
- Replace the rear differential oil (Refer to REPLACEMENT [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).
- TIGHTEN PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS (for Canada, Road Conditions, Driving Conditions)
HINT:
- Road Conditions: Road conditions or roads with melted snow, operating on dusty roads and operating on road which has road salt applied.
- Driving Conditions: Heavily loaded vehicle.
- Tighten the bolts for the propeller shaft.
Type See procedure Front propeller shaft Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - ] Propeller shaft (for 2WD) Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] Propeller shaft (for AWD) Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015]
- PERFORM TIRE ROTATION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
- Check the front and rear suspension.
Suspension Type See Procedure Front suspension Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 10/2015] Rear suspension Refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2014 - 10/2015]
- Check the front and rear suspension.