Toyota Tundra Service Manual: General Maintenance

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT POWER STEERING FLUID (Except North America)

(a) Inspect the power steering fluid.

2. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING

(a) Check the steering wheel free play (See page ).

(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.

(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.

(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.

(4) Check that the steering gear housing is not damaged.

(5) Check that the connectors are properly connected to the steering gear housing.

3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL

(a) Check for steering gear housing oil leakage.

If leakage is found, check and repair the cause.

4. INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER

(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

(1) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 to 7.87 in.) under the front tires.

(2) Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.

(3) Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use wheel chocks on all 4 wheels.

(4) Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount of play.

Maximum ball joint vertical play:

0 mm (0 in.)

If there is any play, replace the ball joint.

(b) Check the dust cover for damage.

5. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS (for 4WD)

(a) Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kinks or damage.

6. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a) Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage. If fluid is leaking, find the cause and repair it.

7. REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a) Replace the automatic transmission fluid.

8. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)

(a) Inspect the transfer oil (See page ).

9. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)

(a) Replace the transfer oil (See page ).

10. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD) AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

11. REPLACE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD) AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Replace the front differential oil and rear differential oil (See page ).

12. LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TIGHTEN BOLTS

(a) for 4WD:

Lubricate the propeller shaft by referring to the lubrication chart. Before pumping in grease, wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting.

(1) for Front propeller shaft

(2) for Rear propeller shaft

(b) Tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft.

13. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION (Except North America)

14. ROTATE TIRES