T
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 Care” and
“Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections 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.
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.
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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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 the
Owner’s Manual.
When rotating tires, check for damage
and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission Fluid or Oil
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.
Wiper Blades
The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation. The
wiper blades should clear the
windshield without streaking or
skipping.
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