2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER boot

2008 4Runner Scheduled Maintenance Guide
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs6
Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Charcoal canister
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__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
3
__ Engine valve clearance8
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (
MAINT REQD
) or the message
OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to
Engine Coolant
in the
Explanation of Maintenance Items
section in the back of this guide for more information.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.6Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.72UZ-FE engine. For vehicles registered in California, Massachusetts and New York States only.8Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
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 the
Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each component
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 steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust
covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
BRAKE LINES AND HOSES
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician 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 the pads for excessive wear and the discs for runout, excessive wear and
fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace at specified intervals. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, desert or dusty
areas may shorten filter’s life. More frequent replacement may be necessary.
CHARCOAL CANISTER (CA, MA and NY vehicles)
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean with compressed air or replace. A
qualified technician should perform these operations.
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 for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
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2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
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 perform this operation.
RADIATOR AND CONDENSER
Inspect for debris, corrosion 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 immediately by a
qualified technician.
STEERING LINKAGE AND BOOTS
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel. Inspect the linkage
for bending and damage and the dust boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any
damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
TIMING BELT
Replace every 90,000 miles or 108 months. A qualified technician should perform this
operation.
TIRE ROTATION
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in theOwner’s Manual. When rotating
tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
TRANSFER CASE OIL
Inspect or replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for signs of
leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
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