
7. The followingSYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS are used:
,: Tightening torque
: Should be lubricated with grease.
Unless otherwise indicated, use rec-
ommended multi-purpose grease.
: Should be lubricated with oil.
: Sealing point
: Checking point
: Always replace after every disassem- bly.
L.H., R.H.: Left-Hand, Right-Hand
FR, RR : Front, Rear
2WD : 2-Wheel Drive
4WD : 4-Wheel Drive
qP: Apply petroleum jelly.
: Apply A.T.F.
A.T.F. : Automatic Transmission Fluid
H : Select with proper thickness.
I : Adjustment is required.
M/T : Manual Transaxle/Transmission
A/C : Air Conditioner
P/S : Power Steering
S.S.T. : Special Service Tools
S.D.S. : Service Data and Specifications
SAE : Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
L.H.D. : Left-Hand Drive
R.H.D. : Right-Hand Drive
8. The UNITSgiven in this manual are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit),
and alternatively expressed in the metric system and in the yard/pound system. ªExampleºTightening torque:59-78N ×m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb)
9. TROUBLE DIAGNOSES are included in sections dealing with complicated components.
10. SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS are contained at the end of each section for quick reference of
data.
11. The captions WARNINGandCAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal injury
and/or damage to some part of the vehicle.
I WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
I CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed.
I BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS exceptWARNING andCAUTION give you helpful information.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
lRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
l Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
l Drive belts tension
l Fuel filter for water or dust, and fuel lines and connections for leaks
l Engine oil level and oil leaks
l Brake and clutch reservoirs fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
l Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
l Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
lRemove front spring/strut spacer (if applicable)
l Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
l Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
l Steering lock for operation
l Check air conditioner for gas leaks
l Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
l All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
l All windows for operation and alignment
l Hood, tailgate, door panels for fit and alignment
l Latches, keys and locks for operation
l Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
l Headlamp aiming
l Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
l Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
l Check front wheels for toe-in
l Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (if applicable)
l Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (if applicable)
l Remove wiper blade protectors (if applicable)
UNDER BODY
lManual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
l Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
l Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
l Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
lClutch operation
l Parking brake operation
l Service brake operation
l Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown (if applicable)
l Steering control and returnability
l Engine performance
l Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
lAdjust idle speed
l Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level (if applicable)
l Engine idling and stop knob operation
FINAL INSPECTION
lInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
l Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
l Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel check) and literature
l Wash, clean interior and exterior
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
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Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten[ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-ence
page
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
a semi-annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
per year. km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 50 66 72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming
IIIIII EL-41
Wheel alignment (if necessary, rotate & balance wheels) IIIIII MA-43
Brake pads, discs & other components* IIIIII MA-40
Brake linings, drums & other components* IIIIII MA-41
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation) IIIIII
MA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I I MA-40
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks) IIIIII MA-36/
MA-40
Brake fluid* R R R MA-43
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks) IIIIII MA-44
Air bag system See NOTE (1) RS-17
Ventilation air filter* RRRRMA-44
Transfer and standard differential gear oil* I I R I I R MA-37/
MA-38
Manual transmission oil I I I [R] I I MA-36
LSD gear oil (for level and leaks)* I I R I I R MA-38
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller
shaft and exhaust system* IIIIII MA-43/
FA-4/
RA-4/
MA-38/ MA-36
Greasing points of steering gear linkage,
propeller shaft and suspension* See NOTE (2)
LLLLLL MA-44/
MA-38
Drive shafts* IIIIIIF A-13
Front wheel bearing grease* IRIRIR MA-39
Free running hub grease* IIIIII MA-40
Body mounting bolts and nuts TTTTTTBT-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) MA-47
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) The propeller shaft should be re-greased daily if it is immersed in water.
(3) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with ª*º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe drivingconditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine
Models (annual mileage < 30,000 km/year)
(Cont'd)
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Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page
Perform on a kilometer basis only. km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming
IIIIEL-41
Wheel alignment (it necessary, rotate & balance wheels) IIIIMA-43
Brake pads, discs & other components* IIIIMA-40
Brake linings, drums & other components* IIIIMA-41
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation) IIII
MA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I MA-40
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks) IIIIMA-36/
MA-40
Brake fluid* R R MA-43
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks) IIIIMA-44
Air bag system See NOTE (1) RS-17
Ventilation air filter* RRRRMA-44
Transfer and standard differential gear oil* IRIRMA-37/
MA-38
Manual transmission oil I I R I MA-36
LSD gear oil* IRIRMA-38
Steering gar & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft
and exhaust system* IIIIMA-43/
FA-4/
RA-4/
MA-38/ MA-36
Greasing points of steering gear linkage,
propeller shaft and suspension* See NOTE (2)
LLLL MA-44/
MA-38
Drive shafts* IIIIFA-13
Front wheel bearing grease* IRIRMA-39
Free running hub grease* IIIIMA-40
Body mounting bolts and nuts TTTTBT-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) MA-47
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) The propeller shaft should be re-greased daily if it is immersed in water.
(3) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with ª*º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe drivingconditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine
Models (annual mileage > 30,000 km/year)
(Cont'd)
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Driving conditionMaintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance interval Reference page
..C....H..Drive shafts InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or
6 months FA-22
.........J Front wheel bearing grease & free running hub grease
InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or
6 months MA-39/MA-40
ZD30DDTi engine
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance interval
ABCD......Engine oil & engine oil filter Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
A.........Air cleaner filter Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
A...E.....Fuel filter Replace Every 22,500 km (13,500 miles) or 18 months
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors & other brake components Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
.....F....Brake fluid Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
A.........Ventilation air filter Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
..C....H..Automatic transmission fluid Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
..C....H..Transfer fluid and limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
..C....H..Drive shaft & steering damper Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
.........J Front wheel bearing grease
Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
.........J Free-running hub grease
Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
GBrake pads and discs
G Brake lining and drums
G Brake lines and hoses
G Wheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
G Differential, transmission and transfer oil
G Steering linkage
G Propeller shafts and front drive shafts
G Air cleaner filter
G Clutch housing (Check water entry.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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ZD30DDTi engine
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are eitherextremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance interval
ABCD......Engine oil & engine oil filter Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
A.........Air cleaner filter Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.....Fuel filter Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors & other brake components Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.....F....Brake fluid Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A.........Ventilation air filter Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
..C....H..Automatic transmission fluid Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
..C....H..Transfer fluid and limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H..Drive shaft & steering damper Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.........J Front wheel bearing grease
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.........J Free-running hub grease
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
GBrake pads and discs
G Brake lining and drums
G Brake lines and hoses
G Wheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
G Differential, transmission and transfer oil
G Steering linkage
G Propeller shafts and front drive shafts
G Air cleaner filter
Clutch housing (Check water entry.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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