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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview





A: ATF LEVEL
Make sure that ATF level is in the specification.





B: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Make sure that front differential oil level is in the specification.

C: OPERATION OF SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER

WARNING: Stop the engine while checking operation of selector lever.





1. Check that selector lever does not move from "N" to "R" without pushing the button.
2. Check that selector lever does not move from "R" to "P" without pushing the button.
3. Check that selector lever does not move from "P" to "R" without pushing the button.
4. Check that selector lever does not move from "3" to "2" without pushing the button.