Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for
a
while, inspect the surface under the
vehicle for water,
oil,
fuel or other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning system after
it
has been used is normal.
If
you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Lubrication
Accelerator Control System
Your maintenance schedule
will
tell you how often the accelerator linkage
pivot points must be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for the proper lubricant to use.
Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubricated. Any
cables that are worn or are hard to pull should be replaced.
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the hood
latch and hood hinge assembly. See the Index under “Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants’’ for the proper lubricant
to
use.
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
See your maintenance schedule to find out how often
the
slip splines must
be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
the Index for
the proper lubricant to use.
Constant Velocity Joints
See your maintenance schedule to find out how often the constant velocity
joints must be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
the
Index for
the
proper lubricant
to
use.
Body
Normal use of your vehicle
will
cause metal to metal wear at some points
on
the cab and body
if
they are
not
lubricated.
For exposed surfaces, such
as
door checks, door lock bolts, lock striker plates,
dovetail bumper wedges, etc.,
a
thin
film
of
engine oil should be applied.
The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated
with
chassis grease.
Door weather strips and rubber hood bumpers should be lightly coated with
a rubber lubricant.
Never use
too
much
of
any lubricant and be sure to wipe up any extra
lubricant when you are finished.
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