General Maintenance

1. Check the steering wheel free play (See STEERING SYSTEM ).
2. 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.

1. Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.

HINT:

If leakage is found, check and repair the cause.

1. Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
2. Check the dust cover for damage.

1. Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, oil leakage or damage.

1. Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
2. 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.

1. Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger.
2. 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.

HINT:

• A750E (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID )
• A750F (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID )
• A340E (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID )

HINT:

• R155 (See MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM )
• R155F (See MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM )
• RA60 (See MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM )
• RA60F (See MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM )

1. Lubricate propeller shaft, referring to the lubrication table. Before pumping in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting (See INSPECTION , INSPECTION or INSPECTION ).

Grease grade: 

Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No. 2 

1. Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.

HINT:

• Regular Cab 2WD (See INSTALLATION ).
• Access Cab 2WD and Double Cab 2WD (See INSTALLATION ).
• Front propeller shaft 4WD (See INSTALLATION ).
• Rear propeller shaft Regular Cab 4WD (See INSTALLATION ).
• Rear propeller shaft Access Cab 4WD and Double Cab 4WD (See INSTALLATION ).