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4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-36, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2
through 5.
Checking Transfer OilELS000BT
Check for oil leakage and oil level.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Changing Transfer OilELS000BU
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the oil. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)
Checking Propeller ShaftELS000BE
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.Drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
Filler plug:
: 9.8 - 19.6 N·m (1.0 - 1.9 kg-m, 87 - 173 in-lb)
SDIA0513E
Oil grade:
API GL-5
Viscosity:
Refer toMA-16, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS"
Oil capacity:
: Approx. 0.31 (1/2 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 9.8 - 19.6 N·m (1.0 - 1.9 kg-m, 87 - 173 in-lb)SDIA0512E
Tightening torque:
Refer to PR-2, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"
SMA118A
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Checking Differential Gear Oil
ELS000BF
1. Check for oil leakage and oil level.
CAUTION:
Gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them.
Changing Differential Gear OilELS000BG
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them.
Balancing WheelsELS000BH
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
RotationELS000BI
●After rotating the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
●Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.Filler plug:
: 30 - 39 N·m (3.1 - 3.9 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
SMA012C
Oil grad and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-16, "
Fluids and Lubricants"
Capacity:
0.55 ( 1-1/8 US pt, 1 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
:30 - 39 N·m (3.1 - 3.9 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
SDIA1151E
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to WT-6, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
Tightening torque of wheel nut:
98 - 117 N·m (10 - 12 kg·m, 73 - 86 ft·lb)
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Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS000BJ
●If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS000BK
●Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake FluidELS000BL
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleeder
valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to BR-9, "
Changing Brake Fluid" .
●Refill with recommended Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent
“DOT 3” or “DO4”.
Refer to MA-16, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
●Never reuse drained brake fluid.
●Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Checking Disc BrakeELS000BM
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
SFIA0066J
SBR389C
SBR419C
Applied Front Rear
Brake model AD31VD AD9VA
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in) 16 mm (0.63 in)
Maximum runout 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 26.0 mm (1.024 in) 14 mm (0.55 in)
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CALIPER
●Check for leakage.
PA D
●Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageELS000BO
STEERING GEAR
●Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.
●Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesELS000BP
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).
CAUTION:
●Do not overfill.
●Recommended fluid is DEXRONTM III or equivalent.
Refer to MA-16, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS"
SMA922A
Brake model AD31VD AD9VA
Standard thickness 11.0 mm (0.433 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Minimum thickness
(Wear Limit)2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
SLIA0014E
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●Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
●Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
Axle and Suspension PartsELS000BQ
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
●Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
●Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
●Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
●Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
●Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
Drive ShaftELS000CL
●Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and
grease leakage.
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood LatchesELS000BR
SST851C
SMA525A
SFA392B
SFA108A
Front door Refer to BL-8, "DOOR" .
Back door Refer to BL-71, "
BACK DOOR" .
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Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters
ELS000BS
Checking Body CorrosionELS000C0
Visually check body panels for collision damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or damage to the anti-cor-
rosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.
HEMMED PANELS
Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.
PANEL JOINT
Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine com-
partment, etc.
PANEL EDGE
Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheel-arch flange, fuel filler lid flange, around holes in panel, etc.
PARTS CONTACT
Waist moulding, windshield moulding, bumper, etc.
PROTECTORS
Damage or condition of mudguard, fender protector, chipping protector, etc.
ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS
Damage or separation of anti-corrosion materials under the body.
DRAIN HOLES
Condition of drain holes at door and side sill. When repairing corroded areas, refer to the Corrosion Repair
Manual.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitELS000K3
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION
QR20DE and QR25DE
YD22DDTi
*: When engine is cold.
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY
QR20DE and QR25DE
Unit: (lmp qt)
YD22DDTi
Unit: (lmp qt)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
QR20DE and QR25DE
Unit: (lmp qt)
YD22DDTi
Unit: (lmp qt)
SPARK PLUG
QR20DE and QR25DE
Tensions of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto-tensioner
Applied beltBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force applied* mm (in)
New Adjusted Limit for re-adjusting
Air conditioner compressor belt 4 - 5 (0.16 - 0.20) 6 - 7 (0.24 - 0.28) 8.5 (0.335)
Alternator and water pump belt 9.0 - 10.5 (0.354 - 0.413) 11.0 - 12.5 (0.433 - 0.492) 16.5 (0.650)
Cap relief pressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.59, 0.6, 9)
Leakage test pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at MAX level) 7.1 (6-1/4)
Reservoir tank coolant capacity (At MAX level) 0.6 (1/2)
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at MAX level) 9.5 (8-3/8)
Reservoir tank coolant capacity (At MAX level) 0.6 (1/2)
Drain and refill With oil filter change Approximately 3.9 (3-3/8)
Without oil filter change Approximately 3.5 (3-1/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul)Approximately 4.5 (4)
Drain and refill With oil filter change Approximately 5.2 (4-5/8)
Without oil filter change Approximately 4.9 (4-3/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul)Approximately 6.3 (5-1/2)
MakeNGK
Standard typeLFR5A-11
Hot typeLFR4A-11
Cold typeLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap mm(in) 1.0 - 1.1 (0.039 - 0.043)
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