Preliminary Inspection
INSPECTIONBATTERY
Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V or more
Specific gravity: More than 1.2 V
TRANSMISSION GROUND
Make sure that the ground terminal bolt is tightened securely.
^ Chassis side Tightening torque: 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-cm, 9.4 ft. lbs.)
ATF LEVEL
Make sure that ATF level is within the specification.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Make sure the front differential oil level is within the specification.
OPERATION OF SHIFT SELECT LEVER
Make sure there is no noise, dragging or contact pattern in each select lever range.
WARNING: Stop the engine while checking operation of the selector lever.