Chassis - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: CHASSIS: GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE & GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering wheel free play Steering System.
(b) 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 STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check and repair the cause.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
(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 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.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.
5. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Visually check the transmission for fluid leakage. If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
HINT: Procedures

6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
(a) Visually check the transfer for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it Adjustments.
7. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
HINT: Removal

8. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL
HINT: Removal

9. REPACK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING GREASE
(a) Change the front wheel bearing grease Disassembly.
(b) Repack the drive shaft bushing grease Disassembly.
10. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
HINT: Service and Repair

11. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TIGHTEN BOLTS
(a) Lubricate propeller shaft, referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting.





Grease grade:
Lithium base chassis grease (NLGI No. 2)
(b) Tighten the bolts for propeller shaft.






12. ROTATE TIRES
HINT: Component Tests and General Diagnostics