Maintenance: Service and Repair

Vehicles which are driven through water, or which may possibly be driven through water, should be subjected to the following inspections and maintenance procedures in advance.
- Inspect the dust boots and breather hose for cracks or damage, and replace them if cracks of damage are found.
- Apply grease to the lubricating points of the front suspension, steering linkage and propeller shaft.




After fording a stream, check the following points. If an
abnormal condition is evident, clean, replace or lubricate.
- Check for water, mud, sand, etc. in the rear brake drum, clutch housing, starter motor, brake pipe and fuel pipe.
- Check for water in the fluid or oil inside the front differential, rear differential, transmission and transfer.
- Apply grease to the lubricating points of the front suspension, steering linkage and propeller shaft.
- Check all boots and breather hoses for cracks or damage.


CAUTION: Check to be sure that there are no water and mud entering from each component connection.