AFTER LIFTING VEHICLE
REMOVE WHEEL FILM
Visuallyinspectrotorsforrust.
NOTE:
Forthebestrotorrustprevention,retainwheellmon
vehicleuntiljustpriortocustomerdelivery.Ifleakageis
found,seeRepair Manual.
CHASSIS INSPECTION FOR LEAKAGE OR
DAMAGE
a)Visuallyandbyhandcheckthefollowingcomponents
forproperinstallation,clamping,connectionand
damage:
•Brakelines,hosesandprotectors
•Fuellines,hosesandprotectors
•Steeringlinkageanddustboots
•Driveshaftboots
•Parkingbrakecable
b)Visuallycheckthefollowingcomponentsforuid
leakage:
•Engine
•Transmission/Hybridtransaxle
•Brakelines
•Fuellines
c)Visuallychecktheentireundersideofthebodyfor
properrust-resistantcoating.
CHECK AND TIGHTEN ALL CHASSIS
BOLTS OF COMPONENTS THAT ARE
REPLACED DUE TO REPAIRS
Checkthatallchassisboltsandnutsandsuspension
componentsaretight.SeetheRepair Manualforproperbolt
torquespecication.
a)Frontandrearsuspensions
b)Steeringlinkages
c)Front/rearcrossmembers
d)Front/Rearbrakes
e)Driveshaft(s)
f)Axleshaft(s)
*Ifequipped
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ES350/ES300h
INSPECTION DETAILS - I. UNDER VEHICLE (SAFETY/DAMAGE)