15-5
Clutch function • • I • •
• Press the clutch pedal to
check for unusual noise or
stiffness. Also check if gear
engages quietly.
• Check that clutch does not
slip and engages smoothly.
12-64
Manual transmission
gearshift control loose-
ness
•••I•
In neutral position, check gear-
shift lever for looseness. With
gearshift lever in each gear
position, check all gears engage
smoothly without excessive
looseness. Also check that con-
trol cable is not damaged.
–
Automatic transmission
range selector linkage
condition *3
•••I•
Shifting to each position must be
correct and secure.
–
Propeller shaft cou-
plings and bearings
looseness
•
TT • •
Check flange yoke bolts and
center bearing bolts for loose-
ness.
–
•I••
• Turn propeller shaft manually
to check for loose spline cou-
pling.
• Check for looseness between
spider and needle roller bear-
ing.
FRONT AND REAR AXLES
Axle shaft torsion and
cracks
••••I
Remove axle shaft and check
for torsion, bend, and cracks.
–
Front wheel hub bear-
ing looseness
•••I•
With front axle jacked up, move
wheel up and down by holding
tire’s top and bottom to check for
bearing looseness.
–
Rear wheel hub bearing
damage
••••I
Disassemble rear wheel and
check for hub bearing wear and
damage.
–
Retightening wheel
nuts
• T T • • Check wheel nuts for looseness. 12-75
Disc wheel damage • • I • •
Check disc wheel for corrosion,
deformation and cracks.
–
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 30,000 km/
18,000 miles *1
Every 60,000 km/
36,000 miles *2
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