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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking and Replacing Spark Plugs
CHECKING AND REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
VG30E
Standard type BCPRGES-11
1 Disconnect spark plug wire at boot Do not
pull on the wires
VG30ET
BCPRGE-11 2. Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
3. After cleaning spark plugs, inspect insulator
for cracks or chips,
gasket for damage or
deterioration and electrode for wear and
burning.
If they are excessively worn, replace
with new spark plugs.
Hot type I BCPRSESI 1
4. Check spark plug gap
BCPR5E-I 1
Slde elecrrode ~~~~
Cold type
Gap 1 0.1 1 mm (0 039 - 0 043 in)
BCPR7ES-11
BCPR7E-11
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Rear Axle and
Rear Suspension Parts (Cont'd)
(3) Check axle and suspension parts for wear,
cracks or damage
0 Check shock absorber for oil leakage or dam-
age
- SMA726A
--Checking Drive Shaft
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, dam-
age or grease leakage.
SM A743 A
,Checking Front Wheel Alignment -
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Tire pressure
Wheel bearing axial play
Suspension ball joint
Steering linkage and connections
Shock absorber operation
Tighten each front axle and suspension parts
Measure vehicle height (Unladen).
The vehicle must be on a level surface both
fore and
aft, and transversely.
Repair or replace the damaged portion or
parts
Steering gear housing looseness at frame
" U n I aden "
Fuel tank, radiator and engine oil tank all full
Spare tire, lack, hand tools, mats in position
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN
INCLINATION
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset
at
factory and cannot be adjusted
Camber.
-35 to 55'
Caster :
5"50 - 7"3Q
Kingpin inclination:
12"15' - 13"45'
TOE-IN
1 Mark a base line across the tread
After lowering front of vehicle, move it up and
down
to eliminate friction.
MA-23
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Steering Gear
and Linkage
SM A130A
Steering gear
(1) Check gear housing and boots for looseness,
(2) Check connection with steering column for
Steering linkage
(1) Check ball joint, dust cover and other compo-
nent
parts for looseness, wear, damage or
grease leakage
(2) Check any missing parts (cotter pins, washer,
etc
)
damage or grease leakage
looseness
Checking Power Steering
System Fluid and Lines
Check fluid level, when the fluid is cold
SMA750A
Check lines for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage,
loose connections, chafing and
deterioration
SM A7 39A
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