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Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of
the maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself,
see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Air Conditioning Filter
Re place at specified intervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When perfor ming inspections, check each com-
ponent for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and st eering linkage ball joints forl ooseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or
da maged parts. A qualified technici an should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Ch eck for chafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
tec hnician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check t he pads fore xcessive wear and the
discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts. A qualified techn ician should perform these operations.
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When per forming inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired
by a qualified technician immediately.
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Explanation of Maintenance Items
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and
adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps fo rcrac ks, deterioration and damage.
Re place any deteriorated or damaged par ts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Aq ualified technician should per form these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Re place at specified intervals. When performi ng inspections, check for damage,
ex cessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cool ing system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type
coolant. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and r efill the engine oil. For recommended oil
gr ade and viscosity, refert o the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engi ne vibration and adjust if necessary.
Aq ualified 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
F uel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cr acks and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
F uel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration an d damage and replace if necessary.
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Explanation of Maintenance Items
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Ra diator Core and Condenser
Inspect for damage, debris, dirt, insects and signs of leakage. Have any problems
re pa ired 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.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessiv e freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and dama ge and the dust boots for deterioration,
cracks and damage. Replace any damag ed parts. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Tire Ro tation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Re place at specified intervals. When performi ng inspections, check for signs of
le akag e. If y ou discov erany le akag e, have it repaired by a qu alified technician
immediately.