RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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SAE Viscosity NumberELS000C9
GASOLINE ENGINE
●For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient tem-
perature above −20°C (−4°F).
●5W-30 will positively improve fuel economy.
●For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
DIESEL ENGINE
●For cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable. On turbocharger models,
5W-20 is not recommended, and 5W-30 should be used only
below 0°C (32°F).
●For hot and warm areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
SMA084D
SMA090D
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS000BJ
●If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS000BK
●Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake FluidELS000BL
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleeder
valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to BR-9, "
Changing Brake Fluid" .
●Refill with recommended Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent
“DOT 3” or “DO4”.
Refer to MA-16, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
●Never reuse drained brake fluid.
●Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Checking Disc BrakeELS000BM
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
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SBR389C
SBR419C
Applied Front Rear
Brake model AD31VD AD9VA
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in) 16 mm (0.63 in)
Maximum runout 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 26.0 mm (1.024 in) 14 mm (0.55 in)
MA-40
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
CALIPER
●Check for leakage.
PA D
●Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageELS000BO
STEERING GEAR
●Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.
●Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesELS000BP
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).
CAUTION:
●Do not overfill.
●Recommended fluid is DEXRONTM III or equivalent.
Refer to MA-16, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS"
SMA922A
Brake model AD31VD AD9VA
Standard thickness 11.0 mm (0.433 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Minimum thickness
(Wear Limit)2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
SLIA0014E
SST850C
