Owner`s manual

EXPLANATION OF MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following
items with ‘‘*’’ is found in the ‘‘Do-it-
yourself’’ section.
Emission control system mainte-
nance
Drive belts* Check drive belts for wear,
fraying or cracking and also for proper ten-
sion. Replace the drive belts if found dam-
aged.
Air cleaner filter Under normal driving
conditions, the air cleaner filter should be
replaced in accordance with the maintenance
schedule. However, driving the vehicle in
dusty areas may cause more rapid clogging of
the element. Consequently, the element may
have to be replaced more frequently.
Vapor lines Check vapor lines and connec-
tions for failure or looseness. If leaks are
found, replace them.
Fuel lines Check the fuel hoses, piping and
connections for leaks, looseness or deteriora-
tion. Replace any parts if they are damaged.
Fuel filter If the vehicle is operated under
extremely adverse weather conditions or in
areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high, the filter
might become clogged. In such an event,
replace the filter immediately.
Engine coolant* Drain and flush the cooling
system.
Engine oil & oil filter* Under normal
driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter
should be replaced in accordance with the
maintenance schedule. However, under severe
driving conditions, they may have to be
replaced more frequently.
Spark plugs* Replace with new plugs hav-
ing the correct heat range.
Timing belt Replace the timing belt which
drives the camshaft.
Chassis and body maintenance
Brake lines & cables Check the brake lines
and hoses (including brake booster vacuum
hoses, connections & check valve) and park-
ing brake cables for proper attachment, leaks,
cracks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Brake pads & discs Check these and the
other neighboring brake components for wear,
deterioration and leaks. Under severe driving
conditions, they may have to be inspected
more frequently.
Automatic transmission oil & differen-
tial gear oil* Visually inspect for signs of
leakage. Under severe driving conditions, the
oil should be replaced at the specified interval.
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts Check for damage, looseness and
leakage of oil or grease. Under severe driving
conditions, more frequent inspection should
be performed.
Steering linkage ball joints & front
MAINTENANCE
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