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MAINTENANCE –

MAINTENANCE
 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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SCHEDULE A Maintenance operations: A = Check and adjust if necessary;
CONDITIONS: R = Replace, change or lubricate;
• Towing a trailer, using a camper or car top carrier. I = Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
• Repeated short trips less than 5 miles (8 km) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door–to–door delivery use.
• Operating on dusty, rough, muddy or salt spread roads.
Service interval Maintenance services beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown for each
(Odometer reading or maintenance schedule. See page
System
months, whichever
comes first) (item No.)
Maintenance items
ENGINE Timing belt MA–4 (item 1)
Valve clearance MA–7 (item 12)
Drive belts MA–4 (item 2)
Engine oil and oil filter MA–6 (item 6)
Engine coolant AAA–6 (item 7)
Exhaust pipes and mountings MA–7 (item 11
FUEL
Air filter¿21* MA–5 (item 3,4)

MAINTENANCE
Fuel lines and connections MA–7 (item 10)
Fuel tank cap gasket MA–6 (item 9)
IGNITION Spark plugs MA–5 (item 5)
Spark plugs (platinum tipped)
EVAP Charcoal canister MA–8 (item 8)
BRAKES Brake linings and drums MA–8 (item 14)
Brake pads and discs (Front and rear) MA–8 (item 151

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Brake line pipes and hoses MA–7 (item 13)
CHASSIS Steering linkage MA–8 (item 16)

Maintenance Schedule
Drive shaft boots MA–9 (item 18)
Ball joints and dust covers MA–9 (item 19)
Manual transaxle, automatic transaxle
and differential MA–10 (item 20)
Steering gear housing oily MA–9 (item 17)
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body MA–14 item 221

Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty. See Owner’s Guide or Warranty Booklet
for complete warranty information.
* For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Applicable to vehicles operated under conditions of extensive idling and /or low speed driving for long distances such as police, taxi or door–to–door delivery use.
(2) Applicable when operating mainly on dusty roads. If not, follow SCHEDULE B.
(3) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(4) Also applicable to lining drum for parking brake.
(5) Check for leakage.
(6) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(7) Applicable only when operating mainly on rough, muddy roads. The applicable parts are listed below. For other usage conditions, refer to SCHEDULE B.

• Front and rear suspension member to body

• 0 Strut bar bracket to body bolts

• Bolts for sheet installation

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CONDITIONS: Conditions other than those listed for SCHEDULE A.
Service interval Maintenance service beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown
(Odometer reading or for each maintenance schedule.
months, whichever See page
System comes first) (item No.)
Maintenance items
Valve clearance MA–7 (item 12)
Drive belts MA–4 (item 2)
ENGINE Engine oil and oil filter MA–6 (item 7)
Engine coolant MA–6 (item 7)
Exhaust pipes and mountings MA–7 (item 11)
Air filter MA–5 (item 4)
FUEL Fuel lines and connections (31 MA–7 (item 10)
Fuel tank cap gasket MA–6 (item 9)
Spark plugs MA–5 (item 5)
IGNITION

MAINTENANCE
Spark plugs (platinum tipped

EVAP Charcoal canister MA–6 (item 8)

BRAKES Brake linings and drums (4) MA–8 (item 14)
Brake pads and discs (Front and rear MA–8 (item 15)
Brake line pipes and hoses MA–7 (item 13)
CHASSIS Steering linkage MA–8 (item 16)

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Drive shaft boots MA–9 (item 18)

Maintenance Schedule
Ball joints and dust covers MA–9 (item 19)
Manual transaxle, automatic MA–10 (item 20)
transaxle and differential (3)
Steering gear housing oil 1s) MA–9 (item 17)
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body 17) MA–14 (item 22)

Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty.
See Owner’s Guide or Warranty
Booklet for complete warranty information.

For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(2) Also applicable to drum lining for parking brake.
(3) Check for leakage.
(4) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(5) The applicable part are listed below
• Front and rear suspension member to body
• Strut bar bracket to body bolts
• Bolts for sheet installation

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MAINTENANCE – General Maintenance

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 8. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS

Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
These are the maintenance and inspection items
tion properly.
which are considered to be the owner’s responsibility,
9. HORN
They can be performed by the owner or he
Check that it is working.
can have then done at a service shop. These items
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
include those which should be checked on a daily ba-
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
sis, those which, in most cases, do not require
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(special) tools and those which are considered to be
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
reasonable for the owner to perform.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
follows:
Check that air comes out from the defroster out-
OUTSIDE VEHICLE let when operating the heater or air conditioner
1. TIRES at defroster mode.
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust 13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
if necessary. Check that it is mounted securely.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear. 14. SUN VISORS
2. WHEEL NUTS Check that they move freely and are mounted
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness securely.
or for missing nuts. If necessary, 15. STEERING WHEEL
tighten them. Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert
3. TIRE ROTATION for changes in steering condition, such as hard
It is recommended that tires be rotated every steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise.
7,500 miles (12,000 km). 16. SEATS
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES (a) Check that all front seat controls such as
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
clean. Replace if necessary. operate smoothly.
5. FLUID LEAKS (b) Check that a11 latches lock securely in
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or any position.
other fluid. (c) Check that the locks hold securely in any
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, latched position.
have the cause found and corrected. (d) Check that the head restraints move up
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD and down smoothly and that the locks
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid and hold securely in any latched position.
back door operate smoothly, and that all (e) For folding–down rear seat backs, check
latches lock securely. that the latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch se- 17. SEAT BELTS
cures the hood from opening when the prima- (a) Check that the seat belt system such as
ry latch is released. buckles, retractors and anchors operate
INSIDE VEHICLE properly and smoothly.
7. LIGHTS (b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut,
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, frayed, worn or damaged.
turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.
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18. ACCELERATOR PEDAL 28. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID LEVELS
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven (a) Check that the brake fluid level is near the
pedal effort or catching. upper level line on the see–through reser-
19. CLUTCH PEDAL (See page CL–3) voir.
Check the pedal for smooth operation. (b) Check that the clutch fluid level is within
Check that the pedal has the proper freeplay. ± 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the reservoir hem.
20. BRAKE PEDAL (See page BR–6) 29. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS
(a) Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check all drive belts for fraying, cracks, wear or
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve oiliness.
distance and freeplay. 30. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
(c) Check the brake booster function. Check the level on the dipstick with the engine
21. BRAKES turned off.
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull 31. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
to one side when applied. Check the level.
22. PARKING BRAKE (See page BR–8) The level should be in the ”HOT” or ”COLD”
(a) Check that the lever has the proper travel. range depending on the fluid temperature.
(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is 32. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
held securely with only the parking brake LEVEL
applied. (a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
23. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK (b) With the engine idling and the parking
MECHANISM brake applied, shift the selector into all
(a) Check the lock release button of the selector positions from ”P” to ”L”, and then shift
lever for proper and smooth operation. into ”P”.
(b) On a safe incline, check that vehicle is held (c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid
securely with the selector lever in the ”P” with a clean rag. Re–insert the dipstick
position and all brakes released. and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
UNDER HOOD range.
24. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID (d) Perform this check with the fluid at normal
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank. driving temperature (70 – 80°C or
25. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL 158 – 176°F).
Check that the coolant level is between the NOTE: Wait about 30 minutes before check-
”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see–through reser- ing the fluid level after extended driving at high
voir. speeds i n hot weather, driving i n heavy traffic
26. RADIATOR AND HOSES or with a trailer.
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean 33. EXHAUST SYSTEM
and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs. Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose sup-
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or ports.
loose connections. If any change in the sound of the exhaust oK
27. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells cause located and corrected.
is between the upper and lower level lines on the
case. If level is low, add distilled water only.
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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ENGINE
Cold Engine Operations
1. REPLACE TIMING BELT
(a) Remove the timing belt.
3S–FE (See pages EM–23 to 26)
2VZ–FE (See pages EM–34 to 39)
(b) Install the timing belt.
3S–FE (See pages EM–29 to 33)
2VZ–FE (See pages EM–42 to 47)
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed
cords etc.
If necessary, replace the drive belt.
HINT: Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered accept-
able. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it
should be replaced.

(b) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the drive

belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG–20 (95506–00020)
Borroughs [Link]–33–73F
Drive belt tension:
Alternator (3S–FE)
w/ A/C New belt 175 ± 5lb
Used belt 130 ± 10 lb
w/o A/C New belt 125 ± 25 Ib
Used belt 95 ± 20 Ib
Alternator (2vZ–FE) New belt 175 ± 5 Ib
Used belt 115 ± 20 Ib
PS pump New belt 125 ± 25 Ib
Used belt 80 ± 20 lb
If necessary, adjust the drive belt tension.
HINT:
• ”New belt” refers to a belt which has been used 5
minutes or less on a running engine.
• ”Used belt” refers to a belt which has been used on a
running engine for 5 minutes or more.
• After installing the belt, check that it fits properly i n the
ribbed grooves.
• Check by hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped
out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley. .
• After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5
minutes and recheck the belt tension.
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3. INSPECT AIR FILTER

(a) Visually check that the air cleaner element is not ex-
cessively, damaged or oily.
If necessary, replace the air cleaner element.
(b) Clean the element with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow off
the outside of the element.
4. REPLACE AIR FILTER
Replace the air cleaner element with a new one.

5. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

(a) Disconnect the spark plug cords at the rubber boot. DO
NOT pull on the cords.

(b) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.

(c) PS–FE)
Adjust the electrode gap of new spark plugs.
Correct electrode gap: 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
Recommended spark plugs: ND Q1 6R–U1 1
NGK BCPR5EY11

(d) 2VZ–FE)
Check the electrode gap of new spark plugs.
Correct electrode gap: 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
Recommended spark plugs: ND PQ20R
NGK BCPR6EP11
HINT: If adjusting the gap of a new plug, bend only the
base of the ground electrode. DO NOT touch the tip.
Never attempt to adjust the gap on a used plug.
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6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

(See page LU–7)
Oil grade: API grade SG, multigrade, fuel–efficient and
recommended viscosity oil
Drain and refill with oil filter change capacity:
3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
7. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
(See page CO–4)
Use a good brand of ethylene–glycol base coolant, mixed
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Coolant capacity (w/ Heater):
3S–FE M/T 6.4 liters (6.8 US qts, 5.6 Imp. qts)
A/T (2WD)
6.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.5 Imp. qts)
A/T (4WD)
6.8 liters (7.2 US qts. 6.0 Imp. qts)
2VZ–FE M/T 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts)
A/T 9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)

8. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

(a) Remove the canister dust cover.
M Disconnect the hoses from the charcoal canister.
Label hoses for correct installation.
(c) Plug pipe C with your finger, and blow compressed air
(3kg/cm2, 43 psi or 294 kPa) through pipe B (fuel tank
side).
• Check that air comes out of the bottom pipe A
without resistance.
• Check that no activated charcoal comes out.
If necessary, replace the charcoal canister.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to wash the charcoal.
(d) Reconnect the hoses to the charcoal canister.
(e) Reinstall the canister dust cover.

9. REPLACE GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP

(a) Remove the old gasket (O–ring) from the tank cap. Do
not damage the cap.
(b) Install a new gasket by hand.
(c) Check the cap for damage or cracks.
(d) Install the cap and check the torque limiter.
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10. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS

Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose con-
nections, deformation or tank band looseness.
11. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for se-
vere corrosion, leaks or damage.
12. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
3S–FE (See page EM–11)
2VZ–FE (See page EM–15)
Valve clearance (Cold):
3S–FE Intake 0.19 – 0.29 mm
(0.007 – 0.011 in.)
Exhaust 0.28 0.38 mm
(0.011 0.015 in.)
2VZ–FE Intake 0.13 – 0.23 mm
(0.005 – 0.009 in.)
Exhaust 0.27 – 0.37 mm
(0.011 – 0.015 in.)

BRAKES
13. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT: Check in a well lighted area. Check the entire circum-
ference and length of the brake hoses using a mirror
as required. Turn the front wheels fully right or left before
checking the front brake.
(a) Check all brake lines and hoses for:
• Damage
• Wear
• Deformation
• Cracks
• Corrosion
• Leaks
• Bends
• Twists
(b) Check all clamps for tightness and connections for
leakage.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are clear of sharp
edges, moving parts and the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines installed in grommets pass through
the center of the grommets.
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14. INSPECT BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS

Drum brake (See page BR–31)
Disc brake (See page BR–47)
(a) Check the lining–to–drums contact condition and lin-
ing wear.
Minimum lining thickness: 1.0 mm (0.0039 in.)
(b) Check the brake drums for scoring or wear.
Maximum drum inside diameter:
Drum brake 230.6 mm (9.079 in.)
Disc brake 171.0 mm (6.732 in.)
(c) Clean the brake parts with a damp cloth.
HINT: Do not use compressed air to clean the brake parts.

(d) Settle the parking brake shoes and drum. When per-
forming the road test in item 23, do the following:
• Drive the vehicle at approx. 50 km/h (30 mph) on a safe, lev-
el and dry road.
• With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull on the
lever with 9 kg (20 Ib, 88 N) of force.
• Drive the vehicle for approx. m (1 /4 mile) in this condition.
• Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times.
• Check parking lever travel.
If necessary, adjust the parking brake.
15. INSPECT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
Front (See page BR–26)
Rear (See page BR–42)
(a) Check the thickness of the disc brake pads and check
for irregular wear.
Minimum pad thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
HINT: If a squealing or scraping noise comes from the brake
during driving, check the pad wear indicator to see if it is
contacting the disc rotor. If so, the disc pad should be re-
placed.
Minimum disc thickness:
Front 24.0 mm (0.945 in.)
Rear 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
Maximum disc runout:
Front 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
Rear 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)

CHASSIS
16. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum steering wheel freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
With the vehicle stopped and pointed straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light fin-
ger pressure.
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(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.

Check that:
• Tie rod ends so not have excessive play.
• Dust seals and boots are not damage.
• Boot clamps are not loose.
17. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear box for oil leakage.

18. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness,
leakage or damage.

19. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS

(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
• Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks
with a height of 180 – 200 m m (7.09–7.87 in.) under the
front tires.
• Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the front
coil springs. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
• Check that the front wheels are in a straight forward posi-
tion, and block them with chocks.
• Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and check
the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
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20. CHECK TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL

OIL (FLUID)
A. (M/T)
Check manual transaxle oil (fluid)
(a)Visually check the transaxle for oil (fluid) leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
(b) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your
finger. Check that the oil (fluid) comes to within 5
mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add oil (fluid) until it begins to run out
the fiIler hole.
Transaxle fluid:
2WD (3S–FE) See step 21 (A)
Transaxle oil:
2WD (2VZ–FE) See step 21 (B)
Transaxle oil (Incl. transfer):
4WD (3S–FE) See step 21 (C)

B. (A/T)
Check automatic transaxle fluid
(a) Visually check the transaxle for fluid leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
(b) (Transmission (2WD))
Check the fluid level
If the level is low, add fluid.
Transmission fluid: See step 21 (D)
(c) (Transaxle (4WD))
Check the fluid level
If the level is low, add fluid.
Transaxle fluid: See step 21 (E)
(d) (Front Differential (2WD))
Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with
your finger. Check that the fluid comes to within 5 mm
(0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add fluid until it begins to run out the
filler hole.
Differential fluid: See step 21 (D)

C. (4WD A/T) .
Check transfer oil
(a) Visually check the transaxle for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and re-
pair.
(b) Check the oil level
If the level is low, add oil.
Transfer oil: See step 21 (F)
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D. (4WD)
Check Rear differential oil
(a) Visually check the differential for oil leakage.
If leakage is found, check for cause and repair.
(b) Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your
finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm
(0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the filler hole.
If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out the
filler hole.
Differential oil: See step 21 (G)
21. REPLACE TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER AND
DIFFERENTIAL OIL (FLUID)
A. (2WD M/T (3S–FE))
Replace transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new fluid until it beings to run out of the filler hole.
Transaxle fluid: ATF DEXRON
II
Capacity: 2.6 liters (2.7 US qts, 2.3 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.

6. (2WD M/T (2vZ–FE))

Replace transaxle oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL–4 or GL–5
Viscosity SAE 75W–9O or 80W–90
Capacity: 4.2 liters (4.4 US qts, 3.7 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.
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C. (4WD M/T (3S–FE))

Replace transaxle (incl. transfer) oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Transaxle oil: Transaxle oil E50 (08885–80206) or equiv-
alent
Recommended transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL–5
Viscosity SAE 75w–90 or 80W–90
Above –18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below –18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
Capacity: 5.0 liters (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.

D. (2WD A/T)
Replace transaxle fluid
(Transmission)
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
(e) Reinstall the drain plug securely.

(d) with the engine OFF, add new fluid through the
dipstick tube.
Transmission fluid: ATF DEXRON
II
Drain and refill capacity: 2.5 liters
(2.6 us qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)
(e) Start the engine and shift the selector into all posi-
tions from ”f’” through ”L”, and then shift into ”P”.
(f) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add
fluid up to the ”COOL” level on the dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not overfill. The transmission and differ-
ential are separate units.
(g) Recheck the fluid level with the normal tempera-
ture (70 – 80°C (158 – 176°F)) and add as neces-
sary.
(h) Reinstall the engine under cover.
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(Front Differential)
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the
drain plug and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(d) Add new fluid until it beings to run out of the filler
hole.
Transaxle fluid: ATF DEXRON
II
Capacity: 3S–FE 1.6 liters
(1.7 US qts, 1.4 Imp. qts)
2VZ–FE 1.0 liters
(1.1 US qts, 0.9 Imp. qts)
(e) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
(f) Reinstall the engine under cover.

E. (4WD A/T (3S–FE))

Replace transaxle fluid
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 1 0 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plugs and drain the fluid.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.

(d) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the dip-
stick tube.
Transaxle fluid: ATF Type T (O8886–08405) or equiva
lent
Drain and refill capacity:
3.5 liters (3.7 US dts, 3.0 Imp. qts)
(e) Start the engine and shift the selector into all
positions from ”P” through ”L”, and then shift
into ”P”.
(f) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add
fluid up to the ”COOL” level on the dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
(g) Recheck the fluid level with the normal tempera-
ture (70 80°C (158 176°F)) and add as neces-
sary.
(h) Reinstall the engine under cover.
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F. (4WD A/T)
Replace transfer oil
(a) Remove the engine under cover.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug
and drain the oil.
(c) Reinstall the drain plug securely.

(d) Add new oil through the dipstick tube.

Transaxle oil: Transaxle oil E50 (08885–80206) or
equivalent
Recommended transaxle oil:
Oil grade API GL–5
Viscosity SAE 75W–90 or 80w–90
Above –18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below –18°C (0°F) SAE 80W
Capacity: 0.7 liters (0.74 US qts, 0.62 Imp. qts)

(e) Check the oil level and add as neces-

sary.
M Reinstall the engine under cover.

G. (4WD)
Replace rear differential oil
(a) Remove the filler and drain plugs, and drain the oil.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) Add new oil until it beings to run out of the filler hole.
Rear differential oil:
Oil grade API GL–5 hypoid gear oil
Viscosity Above –18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below –18°C (0°F) SAE 80W–90
Capacity: 1.1 liters (1.2 U S qts, 1.0 Imp. qts)
(d) Reinstall the filler plug securely.
22. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Tighten the following parts:
• Front seats mount bolts
Torque: 375 kg–cm (27 ft–Ib, 37 N–m)
 MA–15
MAINTENANCE – Maintenance Operations

• Strut/stabilizer bar bracket–to–body mount bolts

(LH and RH)
Torque: 620 kg–cm (45 ft–lb, 61 N–m)
• Engine mounting center member–to–body mount bolts
Torque: 400 kg–cm 129 ft–lb, 39 N–m)
• Front suspension lower cross member–to–body mount
bolts
Torque: 2,110 kg–cm (153 ft–Ib, 206 N–m)
• Rear suspension lower crossmember–to–body mount
bolts
Torque: 2WD 710 kg–cm (51 ft–lb, 70 N–m)
4WD 1,620 kg–cm (117 ft–Ib, 159 N–m)

23. FINAL INSPECTION

(a) Check the operation of the body parts:
• Hood
Auxiliary catch operation properly
Hood locks securely when closed
• Front and rear doors
Door locks operate properly
Doors close properly
• Luggage compartment door and back door
Door sock operates properly
• Seats
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any position
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding–down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test
• Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
• Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
• Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
• Perform bedding down of the parking brake shoes and drum.
(See page MA–8)
(c) Be sure to deliver a clean car especially check:
• Steering wheel
• Shift lever knob
• All switch knobs
• Door handles
• Seats