Explanation of Maintenance Items
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Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and
Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease
and the double cardan joint with molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis grease,
and re-torque the bolt. Only a qualified technician should re-torque the bolt.
Radiator Core and Condenser
Inspect for debris and signs of damage. Have any problem repaired immediately
by a qualified technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired imme-
diately by a qualified technician.
Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support48
Do-It-Yourself Products
When it’s time to replace key wear items on your vehicle, don’t settle for less
than Genuine Toyota Parts. Available exclusively through Toyota dealerships,
Genuine Toyota Parts meet the highest standards of quality and performance and
are built to exact factory specifications. Here are a few of your vehicle’s compo-
nents that are particularly subject to wear and some benefits of replacing them
with Genuine Toyota Parts.
Genuine Toyota Platinum and Iridium Spark Plugs*
•Designed to last at least 60,000 miles.
•Provide the maximum spark required by Toyota’s high-compression engines.
•Resist fouling and misfires for more efficient conbustion and better fuel economy.
Genuine Toyota Brake Pads
•Friction materials selected for optimum performance when matched with
Toyota brake drums or rotors.
•Precision-machined backing plates allow pads to move freely within the
calipers for smooth, efficient braking.
Genuine Toyota Wiper Inserts
•Cut to match the exact length and shape of your vehicle’s wiper blades for a
proper and secure fit.
•Constructed of compression-molded natural rubber — not synthetic — for
superior wiping performance.
Always use the right spark plugs for your engine. The wrong plugs can have a
negative impact on fuel economy and overall engine performance.*
