MA−8 − MAINTENANCE CHASSIS CHASSIS INSPECTION 1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE (a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage. Check that: Tie rod ends do not have excessive play. Dust seals and boots are not damaged. Boot clamps are not loose. (b) Inspect the dust cover for damage. 2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (See pages RS−12 , RS−26 ) 3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage. If leakage is found, check for cause and repair. MA032−01 4. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS (a) Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands. (b) Make sure the front wheels are in a straight−ahead posi- tion, and depress the brake pedal.
(c) Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is about half a load on the front suspension. (d) Inspect the dust cover for damage. Dust Cover B04566 5. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leak- age or damage. 6. INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL (See page DI−146 ) B04567 7. INSPECT TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL (a) Transfer: Remove the filler plug and feel inside the hole with your finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the bottom edge of the hole. If the level is low, add oil until it begins to run out of the filler hole. Transfer oil: See page TR−6 B04571 2000 LEXUS LX470 (RM745U) 54 Author : Date: