Chassis

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
a. Check the steering wheel free play.
b. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
1. Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
2. Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
3. Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
a. Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
a. Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 inch) under the front tires.
2. Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
3. Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on the rear tires.
4. Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Measure the ball joint vertical play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 inch)
If the vertical play is greater than the maximum, replace the ball joint.
b. Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
a. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakages, kinks or other damage.
5. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL
a. Visually check the automatic transmission and differential for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, find the cause and repair it.
6. Canada: REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
7. Canada: REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL
8. ROTATE TIRE