1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
Front axle hub
RemovalShift lock system
On-vehicle inspection
1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION
(a) Move the shift lever to the P position.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
(c) Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any
position other than P.
(d) Turn the ignition switch to the on position, depress
the br ...
Chassis
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that:
Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
Boot clamps are not loose.
(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.
2. INSPECT STEERING G ...
Door pockets
Front
Rear
NOTICE
Rear: Make sure magazines are not bent
or protruding from the sliding door pockets.
Do not insert anything too big so that
the shape of the sliding door pockets is
distorted. Such objects may obstruct the
opening/closing of the sliding ...