GENERAL00-2
MAINTENANCE SERVICE . . . . . . . .00-37
1. FUEL SYSTEM (TANK, PIPE LINE AND
CONNECTION, AND FUEL TANK FILLER
TUBE CAP) (CHECK FOR LEAKS) . . . . . . 00-37
2. FUEL HOSES (CHECK CONDITION) . . 00-37
3. AIR CLEANER FILTER (REPLACE). . . . 00-37
4. EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM
(EXCEPT EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
CANISTER) (CHECK FOR CLOGGING) . . 00-37
5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE). . . . . . . . . . 00-38
7. TIMING BELT (REPLACE) . . . . . . . . . . . 00-38
8. DRIVE BELTS (FOR ALTERNATOR, POWER
STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING)
(CHECK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-39
9. EXHAUST SYSTEM (CONNECTIONS
PORTION OF MUFFLER, MUFFLER PIPES
AND CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS) (CHECK
AND SERVICE AS REQUIRED) . . . . . . . . . 00-44
10. ENGINE OIL (CHANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-4411. ENGINE OIL FILTER (REPLACE) . . . . 00-44
12. TRANSMISSION FLUID . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-45
13. ENGINE COOLANT (CHANGE) . . . . . . 00-47
14. COOLANT HOSES (RADIATOR HOSE,
HEATER HOSE) (INSPECT). . . . . . . . . . . . 00-49
15. DISC BRAKE PADS, ROTORS
(INSPECT FOR WEAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-49
16. BRAKE HOSES (CHECK FOR
DETERIORATION OR LEAKS) . . . . . . . . . . 00-49
17. BALL JOINT AND STEERING LINKAGE
SEALS (INSPECT FOR GREASE LEAKS
AND DAMAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-50
18. DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS (INSPECT FOR
GREASE LEAKS AND DAMAGE) . . . . . . . . 00-50
19. SUSPENSION SYSTEM (INSPECT FOR
LOOSENESS AND DAMAGE) . . . . . . . . . . 00-51
20. SRS AIR BAG (INSPECT FOR SRS
SYSTEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-51
21. TYRES (ROTATE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00-58
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
GENERAL00-38
5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE)M1001002000346
Iridium plugs are used. Use care not to damage the iridium
tips of the plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine
performance and reduce exhaust emission level. Therefore,
they should be replaced periodically with new ones( Refer to
Maintainence Schedule).
Spark plug type
2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.
Spark plug gap: 1.0
1.1 mm
3. Install the spark plugs and tighten to 25
5 Nm (18 4
ft-lb).
6. TIMING BELT (REPLACE)M1001002300273
Replace the belt with a new one according to the vehicle main-
tenance schedule to assure proper engine performance.
<3.8L ENGINE>
For removal and installation procedures, refer to GROUP 11C,
Engine Mechanical <3.8L Engine>
Timing Belt Removal
and Installation P.11A-46.MAKER 3.8L ENGINE
BOSCH FR8DI30
