Preliminary Inspection
INSPECTIONBATTERY
Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 Volts or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.260
TRANSMISSION GROUND
Make sure that the ground terminal bolt is tightened securely.
^ Chassis side
Tightening torque: 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft. lbs.)
ATF LEVEL
Make sure the ATF level is in the specification.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Make sure the front differential oil level is in the specification.
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 the selector lever.