VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Manual transaxle oil Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to the maintenance schedule. NOTE: If the oil level is low, check for possible leaksbefore adding oil. Do not overfill.
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o Rear brake drums and linings/
parking brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, andexcessive wear. Inspect the parking brake sys-tem including the parking brake lever and cables.For detailed service procedures, refer to theShop Manual. 6ZF070J1-A
o Brake pads, calipers and rotorsCheck the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage. 6ZF070K1-A
o Exhaust pipe and mufflerVisually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.Start the engine and listen carefully for anyexhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections orreplace parts as necessary. 6ZF070L1-A
o Suspension mounting bolts Check the suspension connections for loose- ness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
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o Automatic transaxle fluid The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the dipstick, after engine and transaxle are at normaloperating temperature. Check the AutomaticTransaxle Fluid level with the engine running andthe transaxle in neutral, with the parking brakeproperly applied. Use DIAMOND ATF SP- III,
SK ATF SP- III when adding or changing fluid. 6ZF070M1-A
o Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.Check the linkage for bends or damage. Checkthe dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts. 6ZF070N1-A
o Power steering pump, belt and hos-
es
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Replace any damaged orleaking parts immediately. Inspect the powersteering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, exces-sive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replaceor adjust it if necessary.
6ZF070F1-A o Brake hoses and linesVisually check for proper installation, chafing, cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replaceany deteriorated or damaged parts immediately. 6ZF070G2-A
o Brake fluidCheck brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser- voir. The level should be between "MIN" and"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Useonly hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 orDOT 4.
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o Cooling systemCheck the cooling system part, such as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and connections forleakage and damage. Replace any damagedparts. 6ZF070C1-A
o Coolant The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
6-18 NOTE: Grinding noise from power steering pumpmay be heard immediately after the engine isstarted in extremely cold condition (below-20°C). In this case, if the noise stops duringwarm up, there is no abnormal function in thesystem. This is due to a power steering fluidcharacteristic in extremely cold conditions. FLUID RECOMMENDATION
Only automatic transaxle fluid meeting the speci-
fication of PSF-3 or Dexron 2 oil should be used in the power steering system.
SG230A1-E POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL The power steering fluid level should be checked daily.To check the power steering fluid level, be surethe ignition is "OFF", then check to make certainthat the power steering fluid level is between the"MAX" and "MIN" level markings on the fluidreservoir.
SG250A2-E REPLACING HEADLIGHT BULBSIn the event of bulb failure being experienced, ensure that the relative lighting circuit is turnedoff prior to attempting to replace the bulb. Theillustrations on the following pharagraph will as-sist in locating and removing the headlight bulbs.Ensure that the replacement bulb has the samecap configuration and wattage as the original.
SG230B1-E POWER STEERING HOSESPower steering hoses should be checked for damage, deterioration and leakage at each ser-vice.
The engine cooling fan should operate before thetemperature gauge reaches the upper portion ofthe scale and the condenser fan should operatewhenever the air conditioning is in use.
HGK214 G270A02A-GAT HEADLIGHT BULB Replacement instructions:
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1. Allow the bulb to cool. Wear eye protection.
2. Always grasp the bulb by its plastic base, avoid touching the glass.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the bulb base in the back of the headlight.
4. Remove the dust cover.
5. Push the bulb spring for removing the head- light bulb.
6. Remove the protective cap from the replace- ment bulb and install the new bulb by match-ing the plastic base with the headlight hole.Install the dust cover after retightening thebulb spring and reconnect the power cord.
7. Use the protective cap and carton to dispose of the old bulb.
8. Check for proper headlight aim.High Beam Low Beam
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