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4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to “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.
Checking Differential Gear OilELS000BF
1. Check for oil leakage and oil level.
Changing Differential Gear OilELS000BG
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
Approx. 8.0 (7.01 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
:29-39N·m(3.0-4.0kg-m,22-29ft-lb)
Filler plug:
:10-19N·m(1.0-2.0kg-m,8-14ft-lb)
SDIA0513E
Oil grade:
API GL-5
Viscosity:
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS"
Oil capacity:
: Approx. 0.31 (1/2 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
:10-19N·m(1.0-2.0kg-m,8-14ft-lb)SDIA0512E
Tightening torque:
Refer toPR-2, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"
Filler plug:
:30-39N·m(3-4kg-m,22-28ft-lb)
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2. Check oil level.
Balancing WheelsELS000BH
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
RotationELS000BI
lAfter rotating the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
lRetighten 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.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS000BJ
lIf fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.Oil grad and Viscosity:
Refer toMA-17, "
Fluids and Lubricants"
Capacity:
0.55 (1 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
:30–39N·m(3–4kg-m,22–28ft-lb)
SMA012C
SMA257A
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer toWT-4, "
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)".
Tightening torque of wheel nut:
98 - 117N·m (10 - 12 kg·m, 73 - 86 ft·lb)
SMA829C
SFIA0066J
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Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS000BK
lCheck 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 toBR-9, "
Changing Brake Fluid".
lRefill with recommended Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent
“DOT 3” or “DO4”.
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
lNever reuse drained brake fluid.
lBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Checking Disc BrakeELS000BM
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER
lCheck for leakage.
SBR389C
SBR419C
AppliedFront
Brake modelAD31VD
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in)
Maximum runout0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
SMA922A
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lCheck for wear or damage.
Checking Drum BrakeELS000BN
WHEEL CYLINDER
Check for leakage.
DRUM
Check condition and inner surface.
LINING
Check wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageELS000BO
STEERING GEAR
lCheck gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.
lCheck connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Brake model AD31VD
Standard thickness 11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear Limit) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
Standard inner diameter 172 mm (6.77 in)
Drum repair limit (Inner diameter) 173 mm (6.81 in)
SMA848B
Standard thickness 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
Lining Wear Limit (Minimum thickness) 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SMA849B
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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(32to86°F).
CAUTION:
lDo not overfill.
lRecommended fluid is DEXRONTMIII or equivalent.
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS"
lCheck lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
lCheck 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.
lShake each wheel to check for excessive play.
lCheck wheel bearings for smooth operation.
lCheck axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
lCheck strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
lCheck suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
SST850C
SST851C
SMA525A
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Drive Shaft
ELS000CL
lCheck boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and
grease leakage.
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood LatchesELS000BR
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and AdjustersELS000BS
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.
PA R T S C O N TA C T
Waist moulding, windshield moulding, bumper, etc.
SFA108A
Front door Refer toBL-8, "DOOR".
Back door Refer toBL-60, "
BACK DOOR".
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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 LimitELS000BZ
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (QR20DE)
SPARK PLUG (QR20DE)
Tensions of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner
MakeNGK
Ty peStandard LFR5A-11
Hot LFR4A-11
Cold LFR6A-11
Plug gap mm(in) 1.0 - 1.1 (0.039 - 0.043)