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8-9
Normal Maintenance Schedule (CONT)
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
MAINTENANCE
ITEM Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Miles×1,000 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 Km×1,000 13 26 39 52 65 78 91 104 117 130 143 156 169
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes and pads IIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball joint IIIIIIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and boots IIIIII
Suspension mounting bolts IIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant IIIIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor IIIIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust pipe and muffler IIIIIIIIIIIII
Intelligent variable transmission fluid (If equipped) No check, No service required
Manual transmission fluid (If equipped) IIII : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
Maintenance8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake pedal and
cables.
Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and
Rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs
for run out and wear, and calipers for
fluid leakage.
Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks,
deterioration, or damage. Start
the engine and listen carefully for
any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear Box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive freeplay in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
