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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. The level should be between "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use onlyhydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. F070H01TG-AAT
o Rear Disc Brake /
Linings, Parking Brake
Check the rear disc brake and linings for scoring, burning, leaking fluid, bro- ken parts, and excessive wear. In-spect the parking brake system in- cluding the parking brake pedal and cables. For detailed service proce-dures, refer to the Shop Manual. F070J01A-AAT
o Brake Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and cali-pers for fluid leakage. F070K01A-AAT
o Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete- rioration, or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaustgas leakage. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
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o Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to thespecified torque.
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o Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint, Upper Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-age. Replace any damaged parts. F070N01A-AAT
o Power Steering Pump,
Belt and Hoses
Check the power steering pump and hoses for leakage and damage. Re- place any damaged or leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power steer-ing belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace or adjust it if neces-sary. F070P01A-AAT o Drive Shafts and Boots Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, ordamage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. F070Q01A-AAT
o Air Conditioning Refrigerant Check the air conditioning lines and connections for leakage and damage. Check air conditioning performanceaccording to the relevant shop manual if necessary.
