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Preventive Maintenance
As any mechanical device operates,
a certain amount of wear occurs.
The amount of wear depends on
certain variables–type and method
of operation and the schedule of
maintenance. These variables may
be emphasized as critical to
malfunction but each is dependent
upon the other. For example, if a
vehicle is repeatedly overloaded,
driven at excessive speed or
improperly shifted, no schedule of
maintenance can prevent
malfunction. Also, if a preventive
maintenance schedule is not
followed, or is improperly carried
out, no amount of correct vehicle
operation will prevent malfunction.
If vehicle application, operation and
preventive maintenance schedules
and procedures are followed and
properly carried out, the life of the
vehicle will be greatly extended. For example, regular attention to the
engine oil is essential. The oil level
must be periodically checked and oil
added whenever needed. Also, the
oil should be changed at the
intervals specified with the proper
quality and viscosity of oil. If your
engine should run excessively low
on oil or if the oil has lost its
lubricating qualities because of old
age, serious engine damage could
occur.
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Maintenance Schedule Table
Letters Used to Indicate Maintenance Service Types
I :Inspect then clean, repair or replace as necessary
A : Adjust
R : Replace
T : Tighten to the specified torque
L : Lubricate
C : Clean
No. Service Interval
16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
1 Engine noise check I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I
2 Valve lash - - - A - - - A - - - A - - - or every
12 months
3 Engine oil and oil filter (2) R - R R R - R R R - R R R - R or every
12 months
4 Fuel filter - R - R - R - R - R - R - R - or every
24 months
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Technical Data 339
Rotor thickness[Standard Value] 40.0 mm (1.575 in) 42.0 mm (1.654 in)
[Usable Limit] 37.0 mm (1.457 in) 39.0 mm (1.535 in)
Pad thickness [Standard Value] 13.0 mm (0.512 in) 13.0 mm (0.512 in)
[Usable Limit] 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Service Brakes
Brake pedal free play Refer to Brakes0242.
Clearance between the brake pedal and the brake pedal
bracket (applied to the brake pedal)
Parking Brake
Lever effective stroke (Under pull force of approx. 147 N (15 kg/33 lb) 6 - 8 notches
Electrical System
Battery type [BCI size] (RC-CCA) x No. of units 31T (160 - 750) x 2
*7
Starter
12 V - 3.0 kw
Alternator 12 V - 140 amp
Tightening Torque
Oil pan drain plug 83.3Y(8.5 kgf m/61.0 lb ft)
Oil filter drain plug —
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Oil filter—
Oil filter cartridge 63.7 Y(6.5 kgf m/47.0 lb ft)
Remarks:
*1see Engine Oil 0223.
Remarks:*2see Engine Coolant 0231.
Remarks:*3see Automatic Transmission Fluid 0229.
Remarks:*4see Rear Axle (Gear Oil Viscosity Chart) 0249 orRear Axle (Oil Level Check) 0249.
Remarks:*5only for vehicles equipped with optional limited slip differential.
Remarks:*6The fuel tank capacity is stated on a metal plate attached to the fuel tank body. Only fill the tank to
95 percent of its capacity; this allows room for the expansion of the fuel.
Remarks:
*7larger capacity batteries 31 (180-930) × 2 can also be used. However, do not mix batteries of different
types and from different makers.
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
Fan Belt and Air Conditioning
Compressor Belt
See theMaintenance Schedule
0 303.
No. Name
1 Fan belt
2 Fan pulley
3 A/C belt
4 A/C compressor
5 Tension pulley No.
Name
6 Crank pulley
7 Alternator
If your air conditioning system is
functioning properly, it is not
necessary to remove and replace
the refrigerant or compressor oil.
. A V-ribbed belt is used for the
fan belt. This type of belt
requires the tension to be
adjusted more accurately than is
required with the conventional V
belt. Inappropriate tension could
cause the belt to make noise or
break. When the fan belt is
damaged, electricity is not
properly generated or becomes
a cause of engine overheating.
You must check the tension of
the fan belt carefully.
. Use dealer-certified genuine
parts when changing the
fan belt.
. Have the vehicle inspected and
serviced at your dealer. .
The air conditioning drive belt,
if equipped, must be adjusted
after fan belt adjustment. If the
belt is not adjusted properly, the
A/C belt may experience
excessive tension, and possible
premature failure.