PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOWING
FULL±TIME 4WD VEHICLES
1. Use one of the methods shown below to tow the vehicle.
2. When there is trouble with the chassis and drivetrain, use
method [1] (flat bed truck) or method T (sling type tow
truck with doilies)
3. Recommended Methods: No. [1], [2], or [3]
Emergency Method: No. [4]
During towing with this towing method, there is a danger of the drivetrain
heating up and causing breakdown, or of the front wheels flying off the dolly.
HINT: Do not use any towing methods other than those shown above.
For example, the towing method shown below is dangerous, so do not use it
HINT: Do not tow the vehicle at a speed
faster than 18 mph (30 km/h) or a distance
greater than 50 miles (80 km). Free or
Lock
Center
Differential
Control
Switch
ºONº or
ªOFFªFree
(Normal
Driving)
No
Special
Operation
Necessary
Free
Center
Differential
Control
Switch
ªOFFº Free
Center
Differential
Control
Switch
ºOFFºMode
Select
Lever on
Transaxle T/M Shift
Lever
PositionT/M Shift
Lever
PositionCenter
Diff.
Control
Switch Automatic Transaxle Type of Transaxle
ºAUTOº
or
ºOFFº Manual Transaxle
Towing MethodParking
BrakeParking
Brake Center
Diff.
ºNº range ºNº range ºPº range
Released1 st Gear
Released
ReleasedApplied Applied
Release
Neutral NeutralºOFFº
ºOFFº
± INTRODUCTIONPrecautions When Servicing Full±Time 4WD VehiclesIN±26
Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty. See Owner's Guide or Warranty Booklet
for complete warranty information.
* For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Applicable to vehicles operated under conditions of extensive idling and /or low speed driving for long distances such as police, taxi or door±to±door delivery use.
(2) Applicable when operating mainly on dusty roads. If not, follow SCHEDULE B.
(3) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(4) Also applicable to lining drum for parking brake.
(5) Check for leakage.
(6) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(7) Applicable only when operating mainly on rough, muddy roads. The applicable parts are listed below. For other usage conditions, refer to SCHEDULE B.
w
Front and rear suspension member to body
w
0 Strut bar bracket to body bolts
w
Bolts for sheet installation
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCHEDULE A
CONDITIONS:
wTowing a trailer, using a camper or car top carrier.
wRepeated short trips less than 5 miles (8 km) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
wExtensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door±to±door delivery use.
wOperating on dusty, rough, muddy or salt spread roads.Maintenance operations: A = Check and adjust if necessary;
R = Replace, change or lubricate;
I = Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
Maintenance services beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown for each
maintenance schedule.
Service interval
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first)
Maintenance items
Manual transaxle, automatic transaxle
and differential Brake pads and discs (Front and rear)
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyExhaust pipes and mountings
Steering gear housing oily Brake line pipes and hosesFuel lines and connections
Ball joints and dust coversEngine oil and oil filter
Spark plugs (platinum tipped)MA±4 (item 2)
MA±6 (item 6)
Brake linings and drumsFuel tank cap gasket
Drive shaft boots
MA±14 item 221 MA±10 (item 20) MA±5 (item 3,4)
Steering linkageMA±7 (item 12)
MA±8 (item 14) Valve clearance
MA±8 (item 16)
MA±9 (item 19) MA±7 (item 13) MA±7 (item 11
MA±7 (item 10)
MA±9 (item 18) Charcoal canister
MA±9 (item 17) MA±8 (item 151
See page
(item No.)
Engine coolant
MA±6 (item 9) MA±4 (item 1)
MA±4 (item 2)
MA±5 (item 5)
MA±8 (item 8) AAA±6 (item 7)
Air filter¿21*
Spark plugsTiming belt
Drive belts
IGNITION
CHASSIS BRAKESENGINESystem
EVAP FUEL
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance ScheduleMA±2
Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty.
See Owner's Guide or Warranty
Booklet for complete warranty information.
For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(2) Also applicable to drum lining for parking brake.
(3) Check for leakage.
(4) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(5) The applicable part are listed below
wFront and rear suspension member to body
wStrut bar bracket to body bolts
wBolts for sheet installation
Maintenance service beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown
for each maintenance schedule.
SCHEDULE BCONDITIONS: Conditions other than those listed for SCHEDULE A.
Service interval
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first)
Maintenance items
Manual transaxle, automatic
transaxle and differential (3) Brake pads and discs (Front and rearBolts and nuts on chassis and body 17)Exhaust pipes and mountings
Steering gear housing oil 1s) Brake linings and drums (4)
Brake line pipes and hoses Fuel lines and connections (31
Ball joints and dust covers Engine oil and oil filterSpark plugs (platinum tippedFuel tank cap gasket
MA±14 (item 22) MA±10 (item 20)
Charcoal canister
Steering linkage
Drive shaft boots
MA±7 (item 11)
MA±9 (item 19) MA±9 (item 18) MA±7 (item 13) MA±7 (item 10)
MA±8 (item 14) MA±7 (item 12)
MA±8 (item 16) MA±8 (item 15) See page
(item No.)
Engine coolant
MA±9 (item 17)
Valve clearance
MA±6 (item 8) MA±4 (item 2)
MA±6 (item 9) MA±6 (item 7)
MA±6 (item 7)
MA±5 (item 5) MA±5 (item 4)
Drive belts
Air filterSpark plugs
IGNITION
CHASSISBRAKES ENGINESystem
EVAPFUEL
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance ScheduleMA±3
B. (A/T)
Check automatic transaxle fluid
(a) Visually check the transaxle for fluid leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
(b) (Transmission (2WD))
Check the fluid level
If the level is low, add fluid.
Transmission fluid: See step 21 (D)
(c) (Transaxle (4WD))
Check the fluid level
If the level is low, add fluid.
Transaxle fluid: See step 21 (E)
(d) (Front Differential (2WD))
Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with
your finger. Check that the fluid comes to within 5 mm
(0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add fluid until it begins to run out the
filler hole.
Differential fluid: See step 21 (D) 20. CHECK TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL
OIL (FLUID)
A. (M/T)
Check manual transaxle oil (fluid)
(a)Visually check the transaxle for oil (fluid) leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
(b) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your
finger. Check that the oil (fluid) comes to within 5
mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add oil (fluid) until it begins to run out
the fiIler hole.
Transaxle fluid:
2WD (3S±FE) See step 21 (A)
Transaxle oil:
2WD (2VZ±FE) See step 21 (B)
Transaxle oil (Incl. transfer):
4WD (3S±FE) See step 21 (C)
C. (4WD A/T) .
Check transfer oil
(a) Visually check the transaxle for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and re-
pair.
(b) Check the oil level
If the level is low, add oil.
Transfer oil: See step 21 (F)
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±10
D. (4WD)
Check Rear differential oil
(a) Visually check the differential for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
(b) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your
finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm
(0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out the
filler hole.
Differential oil: See step 21 (G)
21. REPLACE TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER AND
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (FLUID)
A. (2WD M/T (3S±FE))
Replace transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new fluid until it beings to run out of the filler hole.
Transaxle fluid: ATF DEXRONII
Capacity: 2.6 liters (2.7 US qts, 2.3 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
6. (2WD M/T (2vZ±FE))
Replace transaxle oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL±4 or GL±5
Viscosity SAE 75W±9O or 80W±90
Capacity: 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance operationsMA±11
(Front Differential)
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the
drain plug and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new fluid until it beings to run out of the filler
hole.
Transaxle fluid: ATF DEXRONII
Capacity: 3S±FE 1.6 liters
(1.7 US qts, 1.4 Imp. qts)
2VZ±FE 1.0 liters
(1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
(d) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the dip-
stick tube.
Transaxle fluid: ATF Type T (O8886±08405) or equiva
lent
Drain and refill capacity:
3.5 liters (3.7 US dts, 3.0 Imp. qts)
(e) Start the engine and shift the selector into all
positions from ºPº through ºLº, and then shift
into ºPº.
(f) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add
fluid up to the ºCOOLº level on the dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
(g) Recheck the fluid level with the normal tempera-
ture (70 80°C (158 176°F)) and add as neces-
sary.
(h) Reinstall the engine under cover. E. (4WD A/T (3S±FE))
Replace transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 1 0 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plugs and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±13
G. (4WD)
Replace rear differential oil
(a) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) Add new oil until it beings to run out of the filler hole.
Rear differential oil:
Oil grade API GL±5 hypoid gear oil
Viscosity Above ±18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W±90
Capacity: 1.1 liters (1.2 U S qts, 1.0 Imp. qts)
(d) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
22. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Tighten the following parts:
wFront seats mount bolts
Torque: 375 kg±cm (27 ft±Ib, 37 N±m)
(d) Add new oil through the dipstick tube.
Transaxle oil: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206) or
equivalent
Recommended transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL±5
Viscosity SAE 75W±90 or 80w±90
Above ±18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
Capacity: 0.7 liters (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts)
F. (4WD A/T)
Replace transfer oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(e) Check the oil level and add as neces-
sary.
M Reinstall the engine under cover.
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±14
PRECAUTIONS
When working with FIPG material, you must be observe the following.
wUsing a razor blade and gasket scraper, remove all the old packing (FIPG) material from the
gasket surfaces.
wThoroughly clean all components to remove all the loose material.
wClean both seating surfaces with a non±residue solvent.
wApply the seal packing in approx.1 mm (0.04 in.) bead along the sealing surface.
wParts must be assembled within 10 minutes of application. Otherwise, the packing (FIPG)
material must be removed and reapplied.
Disassemble and inspect transmission or
differential
Replace oil
Add oil .
Oil level too high
Oil seal, 4±ring or gasket worn or
damaged
Replace control cable
Disassemble and inspect transmissionDrain oil
Replace oil seal, O±ring or gasket
TROUBLESHOOTING
Control cable faulty
Transmission faulty
Disassemble and inspect transmission Transmission or differential faulty
Hard to shift or will not
shiftWrong oil grade
Oil level low
Transmission faulty Jumps out of gearPossible cause
Oil leakageMT±7,42 Problem
Remedy
Noise
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