Chassis - General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: CHASSIS: GENERAL MAINTENANCE; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING

(a) Check the steering wheel free play Steering System.

(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.

(4) Check that the steering gear box is not damaged.

(5) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear box.

2. INSPECT SUSPENSION 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 in.) under the front tires.

(2) Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension.

(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.

(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.

Maximum ball joint vertical play:

0 mm (0 in.)

If there is any play, replace the ball joint.

(b) Check the dust cover for damage.

3. INSPECT CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL AND SYSTEM OPERATION

(a) Check the clutch fluid level Testing and Inspection.

4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage.

5. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a) Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

(b) Inspect the automatic transmission fluid Adjustment.

6. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a) Replace the automatic transmission fluid Replacement.

7. INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

(a) Visually check the manual transmission for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

(b) Inspect the manual transmission oil Testing and Inspection.

8. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Visually check the rear differential for oil leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

(b) Inspect the rear differential oil Service and Repair.

9. PERFORM TIRE ROTATION Component Tests and General Diagnostics

10. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

(a) Check the front and rear suspension.