Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
1. BATTERYMeasure battery voltage and specific gravity of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
2. TRANSMISSION GROUND
Make sure that the ground terminal bolt is tightened securely.
^ Chassis side
Tightening torque: 13 ±3 Nm (1.3 ±0.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ±2.2 ft. lbs.)
3. ATF LEVEL
Make sure that ATF level is in the specification.
4. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Make sure that front differential oil level is in the specification.
5. OPERATION OF SHIFT SELECT LEVER
Make sure there is no abnormal noise, dragging or contact pattern in each select lever range.
WARNING: Stop the engine while checking operation of selector lever.