2.PERIODICMAINTENANCE
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grease leak, cracks or opening.
Check if the drive shaft boot protector are
fixed firmly, not torn or otherwise damaged.
Replace if necessary.
Inspecting the Drive Shaft Joint
Turn and move drive shaft to detect
excessive play.
Inspecting the Propeller Shaft U-Joint
Check yoke U-joints for wear, backlash or
axial play, replace if necessary.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel Lua Nut Torgue Verification
Tighten wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque using the illustrated sequence.
100N.m±10N.m
(74 lbf.in 7 Ibf.in)
When the tires are replaced, never install a
bias tire with a redial tire. such a
combination could create handling and/or
stability problems.
Dot mix tires of different size and/or design
on the same axle.
Front and rear tire pairs must be the
identical model and manufacturer.
For unidirectional tread pattern, ensure that
the tires are installed in the correct direction
of rotation.
The radial tires must be installed as a
complete set.
In dismantling tires, use special crowbar
and rim protection device.
Tire replacement
Use jack to support vehicle and ensure its
no dropping. Remove the wheels.
After removing the air valve cap, release the
tire pressure by depressing the valve.
Dismount the bead from the rim
completely.
Separate the tire from the rim by using a set
of tire levers and rim protectors.
When using the tire lever, do not scratch or
hit the sealing portion of the wheel or it
may cause air leakage.
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