The drive train changes the movement of the engine into the driving. The chassis consists of the parts not related to the interior, exterior, or running of the vehicle, but rather those concerning driving comfort and handling such as the suspension, steering, and brake system.

If the drive train or chassis parts are damaged, it becomes impossible to drive comfortably. Therefore maintenance of the drive train and chassis is required.

These are maintenance items for the drive train and chassis.

• Clutch Pedal
• Steering Wheel & Linkage
• Power Steering Fluid
• Ball Joint
• Automatic Transmission Fluid
• Manual Transmission Oil/Differential Oil

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Check for these items: freeplay of steering wheel, oil leakage from gear box, bending, breaking, cracking or looseness of steering linkage. If any trouble is found, it should be tightened or replaced.

When steering linkage is bent or irregularities occur, the vehicle cannot drive straight or turning track become larger or smaller than normal.

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It supports the load in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

When the seat in the ball joint wears, play increases. This changes the wheel alignment, etc. because the ball joint cannot support the load

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It deteriorates with use.

• The shock becomes greater during shifting
• The fuel economy gets worse.
• The transmission generates abnormal noise

Inspect the ATF level, which should not decrease with mileage or the length of use. If the ATF level has decreased, it has invariably been caused by a fluid leak, which requires the replacement of the oil seals.

• Inspection/Replacement according to the distance driven and amount of time because it is difficult to judge the level of deterioration by looking.
• Replacement: every 40,000 KM

Refer to the maintenance schedule because it varies by model.

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They oxidize and deteriorate with use


It causes oxidants to form and accelerates the wear of various parts.

The transmission oil or the differential oil does not decrease in volume with mileage as does the engine oil. Any reduction in the oil volume is invariably caused by an oil leak.

Inspect/change according to the distance driven or amount of time because it is difficult to judge the level of deterioration by looking.

Transmission oil & Differential oil:/Replacement: every 40,000km (24,000miles) or 4 years

Refer to the maintenance schedule because it varies by model or usage condition

• Gear oil is classified by API and SAE ratings.
• Fill with the prescribed amount of oil. If the prescribed amount of oil is not used, damage to the internal parts will occur. Refer to the Owner's Manual for the correct oil to use

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