Repair and Diagnosis: Maintenance: Procedures: Maintenance: Chassis: Inspection

INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
1. Check the steering wheel freeplay (see STEERING WHEEL ).
2. 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.
INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leaks.

If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
1. Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
2. Inspect the dust cover for damage.
4WD: INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Inspect the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage or damage.
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL
Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the hole.

If the level is low, add oil until it reaches the bottom of the fire hole.

Transmission oil: See INSTALLATION .

Transfer oil: See INSTALLATION .

Front differential oil (4WD): See REPLACEMENT .

Rear differential oil: See REPLACEMENT .
REPLACE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL OIL
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
2. Reinstall drain plug securely.
3. Add new oil until it reaches the bottom of the fire hole.
  Transmission oil: See INSTALLATION .
  
  Transfer oil: See INSTALLATION .
  
  Front differential oil (4WD): See REPLACEMENT .
  
  Rear differential oil: See REPLACEMENT .
CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A750E for 1GR-FE: See BASIC INSPECTION

A750E/A750F for 2UZ-FE: See BASIC INSPECTION
REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
A750E for 1GR-FE: See BASIC INSPECTION

A750E/A750F for 2UZ-FE: See BASIC INSPECTION
LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TIGHTEN BOLTS
1. 4WD:
  Lubricate the propeller shaft, referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting.
  
  Grease grade:
  
  Propeller shaft (Except Double-cardan joint): Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2
  
  Double-cardan joint: Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2
  
  Fig 1: Locating Lubricating Points Of Propeller Shaft
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft (2WD: See INSTALLATION ) (4WD: See INSTALLATION ).
ROTATE TIRES (See TIRE AND WHEEL )