Chassis
INSPECTION1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
a. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
- Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
- Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
- Boot clamps are not loose.
b. Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG
3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage. If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
4. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
a. Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
Maximum ball joint vertical play:
0 mm (0 in.)
b. Check the dust cover for damage.
5. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.
6. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
7. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
8. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (4WD only)
Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the hole. If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Grade:
9. INSPECT LSD OIL (WI LSD)
10. Canada:
REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
11. Canada:
REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
12. Canada:
REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL (4WD only)
13. REPLACE LSD OIL (WI LSD)