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
BodyAir Conditioning Compressor Magnetic Clutch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
When the A/C amplifier is turned on, a magnetic clutch ON signal is sent from
the MGC terminal of the A/
C amplifier. Then, the MG CLT relay turns on to operate the magnetic clutch.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Use the intelligent t ...
Removal
1. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING
Put protective tape around the roof drip side finish
moulding.
Using a remover for the roof moulding, disengage of
the clips both in the front and rear ends of the roof
drip side finish moulding and then remove the roof
drip side finish moul ...
Dtc clear
(A) when using the obd ii scan tool or intelligent
tester: clearing the dtcs.
(1) Connect the intelligent tester together with the
CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle
interface module) to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and
turn the OBD II scan tool or the inte ...