Toyota Land Cruiser 1988 Repair Manual page 30

MAINTENANCE- General Maintenance MA-15
18. ACCElERATOR PEDAl
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
19. BRAKE PEDAl
(a) Check the pedal for smooth operation.
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper re·
serve distance and freeplay.
(c) Check the brake booster function.
20. BRAKES
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not
pull to one side when applied.
21. PARKING BRAKE
(a) Check that the lever has the proper
travel.
(b) On a safe incline, check that vehicle is
held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
22. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "PARK"
MECHANISM
(a) Check the lock release button of the
selector lever for proper and smooth
operation.
(b) On a safe incline, check that vehicle is
held securely with the selector lever in
"P" position and all brakes released.
UNDER HOOD
23. WINDSHIElD WASHER FlUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the
tank.
24. ENGINE COOlANT lEVEl
Check that the coolant level is between the
"FULL" and "LOW" lines on the see-through
reservoir.
25. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is
clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt
or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or
loose connections.
26. BATTERY ElECTROlYTE lEVEl
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery
cells is between the upper and lower level
lines on the case. If level is low, add distilled
water only.
27. BRAKE FlUID lEVEl
Check that the brake fluid level is near the
upper level line on the see-through reservoir.
28. ENGINE DRIVE BElTS
Check all drive belts for fraying, cracks, wear
or oiliness.
29. ENGINE Oil lEVEl
Check the level on the dipstick with the en-
gine turned off.
30. POWER STEERING FlUID lEVEl
Check the level on the dipstick.
The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD"
range depending on the fluid temperature.
31. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FlUID
lEVEl
{a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking
brake applied, shift the selector into all
positions from "P" to "L", and then shift
into "P".
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the
fluid with a clean rag. Re-insert the dip-
stick and check that the fluid level is in
the HOT range.
(d) Perform this check with the fluid at nor-
mal driving temperature (70 -80°C or
158-
176°F).
NOTE: Wait until the engine cools down
{approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid
level after extended high speed driving in hot
weather, driving in heavy traffic or pulling a
trailer.
32. EXHAUST SYSTEM
Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose
supports.
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or
smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have
the cause located and corrected.