GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair it.
3. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
(a) Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.
4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVERS

(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.
(2) Lower the jack until there becomes about half a load on the front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead and block them with chocks.
(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm and check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.) If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
5. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID

HINT:
(See page AX-123,AX-123)
6. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page TF-3)
7. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page DF-3)
8. TIGHTEN BOLTS FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page PR-2)
9. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
(See page TW-2)
Brake
BodyReassembly
1. INSTALL INSTR PNL PASS L/DOOR AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE NO.2
3. INSTALL NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUBASSEMBLY
NO.2
6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
RETAINER NO.1
7. INSTALL INSTRUM ...
Short to B+ in Door System Communication
Bus Malfunction/ Short to GND in Door System Communication
Bus Malfunction
DTC B1214 Short to B+ in Door System Communication
Bus Malfunction
DTC B1215 Short to GND in Door System Communication
Bus Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
DTCs B1214 and B1215 are output when a short to +B or the body ground occurs
on the communication
bus. Detecting this condition disables all the ...
Accelerator pedal rod
COMPONENTS
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD
(a) Check the voltage.
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Turn the intelligent tester on.
(4) Select the menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / D ...