GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair it.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.
4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) 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.
(2) Lower the jack until there becomes about half a load on the front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead and block them with chocks.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm and check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.) If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
5. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
HINT:
(See page AX-123,AX-123)
6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page TF-3)
7. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page DF-3)
8. TIGHTEN BOLTS FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page PR-2)
9. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
(See page TW-2)
Installation
1. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Connect the connectors.
Install the combination meter assembly with the 4
screws.
2. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the instrument cluster finish panel subassembly
with the 4 clips.
3. C ...
Installation
1. INSTALL BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the brake vacuum check valve assembly and
check valve grommet to the brake booster
assembly.
2. INSTALL BRAKE BOOSTER GASKET
(a) Install a new brake booster gasket to the brake
booster with master cylinder.
3. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLI ...
Safety Connect services
Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding agent receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to
speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer ...