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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Cooling system
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect
calipers for any fluid leakage.
Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Reduction gear fluid
The reduction gear fluid should be
inspected according to the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and the vehicle
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Brake fluid
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
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