15-6 Maintenance schedule
STEERING SYSTEM
Steering wheel
play
I••••••••
Turn steering wheel right
and left to measure play at
steering wheel rim. Mea-
sure while engine is run-
ning.
12-60
Steering wheel
operation
I••••••••
Check that the steering
wheel does not vibrate or
pull to one side and that it
is not unduely heavy. Also
make sure that the steer-
ing wheel returns to its
neutral position smoothly.
12-61
Steering system • • I • • • • • •
Check steering system for
looseness, steering wheel
play and operating condi-
tion. Inspect for oil leaks,
booster and oil pump func-
tion.
12-60
Drag link ball joint
dust boots
••••I••••
Check the ball joint dust
boots for cracks and wear.
–
CAB
Defroster I••••••••
Make sure that warm air
blows properly onto the
windshield.
9-3,
9-8
Rearview mirrorsI••••••••
Seated in the driver’s
seat, adjust the angles for
clear views of the sides
and rear.
Make sure the mirrors are
clean.
–
License plate and
reflector condition
I••••••••
Check the license plate
and reflectors for loose
installation, damage, and
dirt.
–
Door locks I••••••••
Push down the lock knob
and verify that the door
does not open even when
the inner handle is oper-
ated.
–
Seat belts I••••••••
Confirm that the seat belt
buckles function correctly
when fastening and unfas-
tening.
–
Item
Time of inspection and maintenance
Working procedures
Ref.
page
Pre-operational checks
New vehicle at 4,000 km/
2,500 miles
Inspection interval
Every 10,000 km/
6,000 miles
Every 20,000 km/
12,000 miles
Every 30,000 km/
18,000 miles
Every 40,000 km/
24,000 miles
Every 50,000 km/
30,000 miles
Every 90,000 km/
54,000 miles
Every 250,000 km/
150,000 miles
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