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8-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months
1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156168 180
Miles×1,000 7. 51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 6067.5 7582.5 9097.5 105112.5
Km×1,000 1224 3648 60 7284 96108 120 132144 156168 180
Brake lines, hoses and connections I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Disc brakes and pads I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Driveshaft and boots I
III I II
Suspension mounting bolts I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Air conditioner refrigerant I
I IIII
III IIIII I
Air conditioner compressor I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Exhaust pipe and muffler I
I IIIIIII IIIII I
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (If equipped) No check, No service required
Manual transmission fluid (If equipped) I
I I
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Maintenance
8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal and
cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration, or damage. Start
the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
