VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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o Manual transaxle oil
Inspect the manual transaxle oil according to the
maintenance schedule.
NOTE:
If the oil level is low, check for possible leaks
before adding oil. Do not overfill.
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o Rear brake drums and linings/
parking brake
Check the rear brake drums and linings for
scoring, burning, leaking fluid, broken parts, and
excessive wear. Inspect the parking brake sys-
tem including the parking brake lever and cables.
For detailed service procedures, refer to the
Shop Manual.
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o Brake pads, calipers and rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run
out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
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o Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and
hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Start the engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
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o Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for loose-
ness or damage. Retighten to the specified torque.
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o Automatic transaxle fluid
The fluid level should be in the "HOT" range of the
dipstick, after engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature. Check the Automatic
Transaxle Fluid level with the engine running and
the transaxle in neutral, with the parking brake
properly applied. Use DIAMOND ATF SP-
III,
SK ATF SP-
III
when adding or changing fluid.
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o Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check
for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check
the dust boots and ball joints for deterioration,
cracks, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.
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o Power steering pump, belt and hos-
es
Check the power steering pump and hoses for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged or
leaking parts immediately. Inspect the power
steering belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, exces-
sive wear, oiliness and proper tension. Replace
or adjust it if necessary.
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o Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation, chafing,
cracks, deterioration and any leakage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts immediately.
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o Brake fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid reser-
voir. The level should be between "MIN" and
"MAX" marks on the side of the reservoir. Use
only hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4.
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o Cooling system
Check the cooling system part, such as radiator,
coolant reservoir, hoses and connections for
leakage and damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
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o Coolant
The coolant should be changed at the intervals
specified in the maintenance schedule.