Page 1921 of 2389

19. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
wJack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks
with a height of 180 ± 200 m m (7.09±7.87 in.) under the
front tires.
wLower the jack until there is about half a load on the front
coil springs. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
wCheck that the front wheels are in a straight forward posi-
tion, and block them with chocks.
wUsing a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and check
the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage. (b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
wTie rod ends so not have excessive play.
wDust seals and boots are not damage.
wBoot clamps are not loose.
17. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear box for oil leakage.
18. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness,
leakage or damage.
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±9
Page 1922 of 2389

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
Page 1923 of 2389

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
Page 1924 of 2389

C. (4WD M/T (3S±FE))
Replace transaxle (incl. transfer) 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: Transaxle oil E50 (08885±80206) or equiv-
alent
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: 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
(d) with the engine OFF, add new fluid through the
dipstick tube.
Transmission fluid: ATF DEXRONII
Drain and refill capacity: 2.5 liters
(2.6 us qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(e) Start the engine and shift the selector into all posi-
tions from ºf'º 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. The transmission and differ-
ential are separate units.
(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. D. (2WD A/T)
Replace transaxle fluid
(Transmission)
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
(e) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±12
Page 1925 of 2389

(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
Page 1926 of 2389

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
Page 1927 of 2389

23. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:
wHood
Auxiliary catch operation properly
Hood locks securely when closed
wFront and rear doors
Door locks operate properly
Doors close properly
wLuggage compartment door and back door
Door sock operates properly
wSeats
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding±down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test
wCheck the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
wCheck that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
wCheck that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
wPerform bedding down of the parking brake shoes and drum.
(See page MA±8)
(c) Be sure to deliver a clean car especially check:
wSteering wheel
wShift lever knob
wAll switch knobs
wDoor handles
wSeatswStrut/stabilizer bar bracket±to±body mount bolts
(LH and RH)
Torque: 620 kg±cm (45 ft±lb, 61 N±m)
wEngine mounting center member±to±body mount bolts
Torque: 400 kg±cm 129 ft±lb, 39 N±m)
wFront suspension lower cross member±to±body mount
bolts
Torque: 2,110 kg±cm (153 ft±Ib, 206 N±m)
wRear suspension lower crossmember±to±body mount
bolts
Torque: 2WD 710 kg±cm (51 ft±lb, 70 N±m)
4WD 1,620 kg±cm (117 ft±Ib, 159 N±m)
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±15
Page 1928 of 2389
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
MANUAL TRANSAXLEMT±1