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Pre-Inspection

INSPECTION

1. BATTERY
Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 Volts or more
Specific gravity: Above 1.26 Ohms

2. 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.)

3. ATF LEVEL





Make sure that ATF level is in the specification.

4. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL





Make sure that front differential oil level is in the specification.

5. OPERATION OF SHIFT SELECT LEVER

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





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