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he 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 CareandDo-It-Yourself Maintenancesections of the
Owner’s Manual.
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.
Differential Oil
When performing inspections, check each component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
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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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.
Radiator Core and Condenser
Inspect for damage, debris, dirt, insects and signs of leakage. Have any problem
repaired 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.
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.
Transmission Fluid or Oil
When performing 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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