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To wash the vehicle:1. Fully turn on the tap, and wash out the undercarriage and
suspension.
2. Close all openings and wash the cab and cargo body panels
using a neutral detergent.
3. Clean wheels and tires using a brush and detergent.
4. After washing away all remaining detergent, use a
shammy or other clean cloth to
fully remove all moisture and
water droplets
{Warning
Follow the manufacturer's advice
whenever cleaning agents or
other chemicals are used, inside
or outside the vehicle. Some
cleaners may be poisonous or
flammable, and improper use may
cause personal injury or damage.
When cleaning the inside or
outside of the vehicle, do not use
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Warning (Continued)
volatile cleaning solvents, such as
acetone, lacquer thinners, enamel
reducers, nail polish removers; or
such cleaning materials as
laundry soaps, bleaches or
reducing agents, except as noted
in the following fabric cleaning
advice on stain removal.
Never use carbon tetrachloride,
gasoline, benzene or naphtha for
any cleaning purpose. Open all
vehicle doors for ventilation when
ANY cleaning agents or other
chemicals are used in the interior.
Overexposure to some vapors
may result in a health problem
that is more likely to occur in
small, unventilated spaces.
You and others could be seriously
injured.
Do not apply water directly in order
to clean the cab interior. Failure to
observe this precaution can result in
malfunction or breakdown of electronic control units and electrical
components, or in rusting of the cab
floor. Do not apply water from a
high-pressure washer nozzle
directly to the electric connectors.
Failure to observe this precaution
can lead to faulty operation of the
electrical system. If an automatic
car or truck-wash is used with
vehicles having dark or metallic
coating, the painted surfaces can be
damaged by the brushes, lose their
luster or be very noticeably
scratched.
Do not direct a large amount of
water at the air inlet openings. Do
not apply water to the engine
compartment or at electrical
components. Failure to observe this
precaution can lead to a poorly
starting and operating engine and
problems in the electrical system.
Ensure that mirrors and the antenna
are retracted before washing the
vehicle.
If an automatic car or truck-wash
must be used, avoid a
high-temperature, high pressure
type machine. Failure to observe
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No. Service Interval16 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)
26 Differential gear oil I - I R I - I R I - I R I - I or every
24 months
27 Power steering fluid - - - R - - - R - - - R - - - or every
24 months
28 Power steering oil hoses - - - - - - R - - - - - R - - or every
24 months
29 Steering wheel free
play (4) Every 10 400 km (6,500 miles): I
30 Steering gear box torque - - T - T - - T - - T - T - - or every
12 months
31 Drive shaft flange torque T - T T T - T T T - T T T - T or every
12 months
32 Drive shaft lubrication L - L L L - L L L - L L L - L or every
12 months
33 Leaf spring U-bolt
torque (4) T - T T T - T T T - T T T - T
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No. Service Interval16 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)
34 Wheel nut torque (4) Every 10 400 km (6,500 miles)
35 King pin L - L L L - L L L - L L L - L or every
12 months
36 Wheel hub bearing grease
- Front (5) - - - R - - - R - - - R - - - or every
24 months
37 Air conditioner blower
filter Cleaned once a month
38 Exhaust injector Cleaned every 176,000 km (110,000 miles)
39 DEF supply pump filter
element Every 192 000 km (120,000 miles): R or every
24 months
40 Starter When the starter indicator light (amber) comes on: R
41 Windshield wiper blades Replace every 12 months
Remarks
(1) In case this column is blank,
follow kilometers (miles). (2)
Use of oils other than CK-4 may
require shorter maintenance
intervals and may cause
nonconformity to regulations. (CJ-4 can be used while it is available.)
Use of oils with other viscosity than
*W-40 may also require shorter
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21. Brake Fluid :Check the fluid in
the brake fluid reservoir every
16 000 km (10,000 miles). Replace
the fluid every 48 000 km
(30,000 miles).
22. Hydraulic Brake Booster Fluid
(5500HD, 5500XD models) :
Replace Dexron VI ATF fluid every
24 months or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km), whichever occurs first.
23. Brake Line and Hoses : Check
lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
every 32 000 km (20,000 miles).
Any questionable parts should be
replaced or repaired at once. When
rubbing or wear is noted on lines or
hoses, the cause must be corrected
at once.
24. Parking Brake Cable : Check
the parking brake cable every
16 000 km (10,000 miles) or
12 months whichever occurs first.
25. Automatic Transmission
Fluid : Check the automatic
transmission fluid level at each engine oil change and replace fluid
every 48 000 km (30,000 miles). Do
not overfill.
26. Differential Gear Oil :
Replace
lubricant every 48 000 km
(30,000 miles). Check lubricant level
every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or
every 12 months, and add lubricant
to within 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.4 inch)
of the bottom edge of the filler hole
if necessary.
27. Power Steering Fluid :
Replace power steering fluid every
24 months or 48 000 km
(30,000 miles), whichever occurs
first.
28. Power Steering Oil Hoses :
Replace power steering oil hoses
every 24 months or 80 000 km
(50,000 miles), whichever occurs
first.
29. Steering Wheel Free Play :
Check steering wheel free play after
the first 1 040 km (650 miles) and
then every 10 400 km (6,500 miles).
Steering wheel free play
10-50 mm (0.39-1.97 in) 30. Steering Gear Box Torque :
Retighten the attaching bolts of the
steering gear box to the specified
torque every 12 months or every
32 000 km (20,000 miles) whichever
occurs first.
Steering gear box tightening torque
103 Y(76 lb·ft)
31. Driveshaft Flange Torque :
Check the fixing bolts of driveshaft
flange for looseness or damage
after the first 16 000 km
(10,000 miles). Driveshaft flange tightening torque
103Y(76 lb·ft)
32. Driveshaft Lubrication :
Lubricate the grease fitting on the
center bearing, as well as each
universal joint and spline coupling
every 12 months or 16 000 km
(10,000 miles) whichever occurs
first.
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33. Leaf Spring U-bolt Torque :
Tighten the U-Bolt nuts to the
specified torque after the first
1 040 km (650 miles), thereafter
every 16 000 km (10,000 miles).Model Leaf spring U-bolt nut tightening torque
Front Rear
4500HD 127 Y
(94 lb·ft) 177
Y
(131 lb·ft)
4500XD 196 Y
(145lb·ft) 177
Y
(131 lb·ft)
5500HD, 5500XD 196
Y
(145lb·ft) 284
Y
(209 lb·ft)
34. Wheel Nut Torque : Check tires
for excessive or abnormal wear,
or damage. Also check tire inflation
pressures and adjust.
Be sure wheels are not bent or
cracked and that wheel nuts have
been tightened to the specified
torque after the first 1,040 km
(650 miles) and then every
10 400 km (6,500 miles). Note that
there are left and right hand
threads. Wheel nut tightening torque
500Y(362 lb·ft)
35. King Pin : Lubricate the grease
fitting on the king pins every
12 months or 16 000 km
(10,000 miles) whichever occurs
first.
36. Wheel Hub Bearing Grease :
Clean and repack front wheel
bearings every 24 months or
48 000 km (30,000 miles) whichever
occurs first.
37. Air Conditioner Blower
Filter : The air conditioner blower
filter should be removed and
cleaned once a month.
38. Exhaust Injector : Clean the
exhaust injector every 176,000 km
(110,000 miles).
39. DEF Supply Pump Filter
Element : Replace the DEF supply
pump filter element every
192 000 km (120,000 miles) or
24 months whichever occurs first. 40. Starter :
The color displayed by
the starter indicator light will change
from green to amber when the
number of times remaining is 0 or
below and the screen is selected.
When the indicator light (amber)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected/serviced at the nearest
dealer.
41. Wiper Blades : Inspect wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. Clean the
windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated, replace wiper
blades that are worn or damaged,
or at least once a year. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0275.
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Owner Checks and
Services
Before Driving
Proper care and driving is important
not only for extended service life of
your vehicle, but also for improved
fuel and oil economy. Drive carefully
and defensively. Be sure you know
how to use your truck and its
equipment before operating it.
Starting and Operating
Proper care and operation will not
only extend the service life of your
vehicle but also improve fuel
economy.
Check Around the Vehicle Before
Starting the Engine
Before pulling away, perform a
thorough safety check, making sure
there are no children or obstructions
around the vehicle.
Take off the chocks after confirming
that the parking brake is securely
applied. Sit behind the wheel, adjust
the seat position, and buckle up theseat belt. The passengers are also
required to buckle up the seat belts.
Adjust the positions of the steering
wheel and mirrors. Lock the doors.
Turn the power of the dome light or
accessories OFF before starting the
engine.
Engine Conditions
Checking the Engine for
Startability and Abnormal Noises
1. Make sure the parking brake is securely engaged. Step firmly
on the brake pedal.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in "P" or "N" position.
For safety, firmly press the
brake pedal before starting the
engine.
3. Turn the engine control switch to start the engine.
Check that the engine starts
quickly with no abnormal
noises. Checking Condition of the Engine
at Low Speeds and during
Acceleration
1. Make sure the transmission is in the "P" or "N" position and
the parking brake is securely
engaged.
2. Turn the engine control switch to start the engine, and run it to
warm up.
3. Check that the engine is running at a speed within the
standard idle speed range.
During regeneration of the
diesel particulate filter (DPF),
the engine idle speed may
increase.
4. Drive the vehicle, making sure the accelerator pedal does not
stick when gradually
accelerating, the engine speed
rises smoothly and it does not
knock.
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Recommended Daily
(Pre-operation) Inspections
These checks are in addition to, not
instead of, any legally required daily
inspections. See related topics
under "Maintenance Schedule",
especially if problems are found.
For safe and comfortable driving,
keep record of the distances driven
and the condition of the vehicle
during operation. Perform
inspections at appropriate intervals,
and perform maintenance in
accordance with the findings of the
inspections. If an inspection reveals
an abnormality or there was an
abnormality the previous time the
vehicle was driven, have the vehicle
repaired by the nearest dealer
before it is driven again.1. Components that showed abnormalities during the
previous operation
.Check components that
showed abnormalities
during the previous
operation 2. Checks performed at the
engine
.Fan belt looseness and
damage
. Engine oil level
. Engine coolant level
. Power steering fluid level
3. Checks performed from the driver's seat
.Brake fluid level
. Brake pedal free play
. Operation of meters,
gauges and warning/
indicator lights
. Engine startability,
abnormal noise and color of
exhaust gases
. Parking brake lever stroke
. Windshield washer fluid
spray condition and
windshield wiper
effectiveness
. Windshield washer fluid
level .
Steering wheel position and
free play
. Operation of horn and turn
signal lights
. Door lock operation
4. Checks performed during a walk around the vehicle
.Illumination, flashing,
contamination, damage and
obstruction of lights
. Contamination, damage ad
obstruction of windows,
mirrors and reflectors
. Leaf spring damage
. Oil, engine coolant, fuel,
brake fluid and power
steering fluid leaks
. Water separator
5. Checking wheels and tires .Air pressure
. Cracks and other damage
. Abnormal wear
. Tread depth
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.Mounting condition of all
wheel nuts
6. Checks performed after the engine startup
.Oil, engine coolant, fuel,
brake fluid and power
steering fluid leaks
. Inspect the exhaust system,
checking that the tailpipe is
clear
7. Checks performed while driving the vehicle
.Brake effectiveness
. Engine abnormal noises
Keep the Floor Around the Driver
Seat Clean and Tidy
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It is extremely dangerous to have
empty cans, empty bottles,
or other items rolling around on
the floor because they could get
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For proper pedal operation, it is
also essential to lay floor mats
properly. Incorrectly installed floor
mats would hinder free movement
of the pedals.
Do not use the dashboard pocket
or the top of the dashboard as a
place to put items that could roll,
which could interfere with your
driving. You and others could be
seriously injured.
Choose Your Footwear Suitable
for Driving
{Warning
Choose footwear that ensures
proper operation of pedals when
driving the vehicle. Use of
footwear unsuitable for driving
may cause an accident. The
driver could be seriously injured
when not wearing the proper
footwear.
Electrical System
Following the after-delivery service,
it is the owner's responsibility to
check all wiring periodically for
cracked, chafed or oil-soaked
insulation and maintain it in a clean
and tight condition to ensure
satisfactory operation of the
electrical system.
Headlights and Turn Signal
Lights
Turn the engine control switch to the
"ON" position, and then check the
way in which the headlights, turn
signal lights, and other exterior
lights come on and flash. In
addition, press the brake pedal to
confirm whether the stop lights
come on, and shift the transmission
to "R" position to confirm whether
the back up lights come on. Also
examine the lights for discoloration,
damage, and looseness.