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General Maintenance

  1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE & GEAR HOUSING 
    1. Check the steering wheel free play (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
    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.
      4. Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.
      5. Check that the connector are properly connected to the steering gear housing.
  2. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER 
    1. 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 vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
      3. Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.
      4. 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.

    2. Check the dust cover for damage.
  3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS 
    1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.
  4. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
    AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SPECIFICATION

    Type See procedures
    A760H See ADJUSTMENT
    A960E See ADJUSTMENT
  5. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
  6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (4WD) 
    1. Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it (See A760E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (2GR-FSE) or A960E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ).
  7. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (4WD) (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  8. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  9. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION 
    FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION REFERENCE TABLE

    Type See procedures
    Front Suspension See ADJUSTMENT
    Rear Suspension See ADJUSTMENT
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