Maintenance: Service and Repair

Final Inspection for Maintenance Service

WARNING:

If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.

Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of an accident, and perform the test extremely carefully.

Seats

Check that seat slides smoothly and locks securely at any position. Also check that reclining mechanism of front seat back allows it to be locked at any angle.

Seat Belt

Inspect belt system including webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchors for damage or wear.

Check that seat belt is securely locked.

Battery Check

Check battery for damage, terminal corrosion and condition.

If battery is equipped with built-in indicator, check battery condition by the indicator.

Accelerator Pedal Operation

Check that pedal operates smoothly without getting caught or interfered by any other part.

Engine Start

Check engine start for readiness.

WARNING:

If you do not take proper precautions when performing the engine start check as described below, the vehicle could move without warning causing personal injury and/or property damage.

When checking the ignition system as described below, be sure to take the following precautions:

- Provide adequate space around the vehicle.
- Firmly apply both the parking brake and the service brake.
- Do not use the accelerator pedal.
- Turn off the ignition immediately if the engine starts.

On A/T vehicles, try to start the engine in each select lever position. The starting motor should crank only in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral).

On M/T vehicles, place the shift lever in "Neutral," depress clutch pedal halfway and try to start. Starting motor should crank only when clutch is fully depressed.

Exhaust System Check

Check for leakage, cracks or loose supports.

Clutch (for Manual Transmission)

Check for the following.

- Clutch is completely released when depressing clutch pedal.
- No slipping clutch occurs when releasing pedal and accelerating.
- Clutch itself is free from any abnormal condition.

Gearshift or Select Lever (Transmission)

Check gear shift or select lever for smooth shifting to all positions and for good performance of transmission in any position.

With A/T vehicle, also check that shift indicator indicates properly according to which position select lever is shifted to.

With A/T vehicle, make sure that vehicle is at complete stop when shifting select lever to "P" range position and release all brakes.

Transfer (Motor-Shift Type)

Check that transfer position indicator on instrument cluster turns on properly according to transfer switch position.

Brake

Foot brake

Check the following:

- that brake pedal has proper travel,
- that brake works properly,
- that it is free from noise,
- that vehicle does not pull to one side when brake is applied,
- and that brake do not drag.

Parking brake

Check that lever has proper travel.

WARNING:

If you do not take proper precautions when testing the parking brake on a slope, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, causing personal injury and/or property damage.

When testing the parking brake on a slope, be sure to take the following precautions:

- Make sure there is nothing in the way in the downhill direction.
- Apply the service brake quickly if the vehicle moves.

Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and brake lever is pulled all the way.

Steering

- Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from instability, or abnormally heavy feeling.
- Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.

Engine

- Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
- Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration.

Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System

Check that body, wheels and power transmitting system are free from abnormal noise and abnormal vibration or any other abnormal condition.

Meters and Gauge

Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, temperature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.

Lights

Check that all lights operate properly.

Windshield Defroster

Periodically check that air comes out from defroster outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.

Set fan switch lever to "HI" position for this check.