Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual - part 14

MA0055

MA014–06

MA–6

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MAINTENANCE

BRAKE

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BRAKE

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND BOOTS

HINT:
Inspect in a well–lighted area. Inspect the entire circumference
and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn
the front wheels fully right or left before inspecting the front
brake.
(a)

Check all brake lines and hoses for:

Damage

Wear

Deformation

Cracks

Corrosion

Leaks

Bends

Twists

(b)

Check all clamps for tightness and connections for leak-
age.

(c)

Check that the hoses and lines are clear of sharp edges,
moving parts and the exhaust system.

(d)

Check that the lines installed in grommets pass through
the center of the grommets.

2.

INSPECT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND
DISCS
(Front pads: See page 

BR–25

)

(Rear pads: See page 

BR–34

)

HINT:
If a squealing or scraping noise occurs from the brake during
driving, check the pad wear indicator.
If there are traces of the indicator contacting the disc rotor, the
disc pad should be replaced.

B07270

MA04O–03

B07272

Drive Shaft Boots

B07271

Dust Cover

Z04824

A/T

OK if cool

OK if hot

Add if cool

Add if hot

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MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS

MA–7

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CHASSIS

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE

(a)

Check the steering wheel free play (See page 

SR–9

).

(b)

Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:

Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

Dust seals are not damaged.

Boot clamps are not loose.

2.

INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (See page 

RS–3

)

3.

INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL

Check the steering gear housing for oil leaks.
If leakage is found, check the cause and repair.

4.

4WD:
INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS

Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leak-
age or damage.

5.

INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS

(a)

Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

(b)

Inspect the dust cover for damage.

6.

2WD:
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AND DIFFERENTIAL

(a)

Automatic transmission:
Check that the fluid level is in the ”HOT” range at the nor-
mal operating temperature (70 – 80

°

C or 158 – 176

°

F)

and add as necessary.

NOTICE:
Do not overfill.

Transmission fluid (A/T): See page

 

DI–524

B07273

Filler Plug

Differential

Z04824

A/T

OK if cool

OK if hot

Add if cool

Add if hot

P23117

Filler Plug

Transfer

B07968

Differential
Front

Rear

Filler Plug

Filler Plug

MA–8

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MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS

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(b)

Differential:
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 reaches the bottom of the filler hole.
Differential oil: See page 

SA–129

7.

4WD:
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION,
TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL

(a)

Automatic transmission:
Check that the fluid level is in the ”HOT” range at the nor-
mal operating temperature (70 – 80

°

C or 158 – 176

°

F)

and add as necessary.

NOTICE:
Do not overfill.

Transmission fluid (A/T): See page 

DI–524

(b)

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 reaches the bottom of the filler hole.
Transfer oil: See page 

TR–4

(c)

Differential:
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 reaches the bottom of the filler hole.
Front differential oil: See page 

SA–38

Rear differential oil: See page 

SA–129

P23118

Drain Plug

Transfer

B07969

Differential
Front

Rear

Drain plug

Drain plug

B07952

Drain Plug

MA0099

OK if cool

OK if hot

Add if cool

Add if hot

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CHASSIS

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8.

REPLACE TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a)

Transfer:
Remove the transfer cover.

(b)

Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.

(c)

Reinstall the drain plug securely.

(d)

Add new oil until it reaches the bottom of the filler hole.
Transfer oil: See page 

TR–4

Front differential oil: See page 

SA−38

Rear differential oil: See page 

SA–129

9.

REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a)

Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.

(b)

Reinstall the drain plug securely.

(c)

With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the dipstick
tube.
Transmission fluid (A/T): See page 

DI–524

(d)

Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions
from ”P” through ”L” and then shift into ”P”.

(e)

With the engine idling, check the fluid level.
Add fluid up to the ”COOL” level on the dipstick.

(f)

Check that the fluid level is in the ”HOT” range at the nor-
mal operating temperature (70 – 80

°

C or 158 – 176

°

F)

and add as necessary.

NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
10.

RECOAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THRUST
BUSH

(a)

Recoat the front wheel bearing with grease (See page 

SA–28

).