Explanation Of Maintenance Items; Ball Joints And Dust Covers; Body Inspection; Active Height Control System - Lexus 2014 GX 460 Warranty And Services Manual

exPLAnAtion oF MAintenAnCe iteMS

The following descriptions are
provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance
services that should be performed
on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at
which time/mileage intervals each
service should be performed.
Please note that many maintenance
services should be performed
only by a qualified technician.
For further information on
maintenance services that
you can perform yourself,
see the maintenance sections
of your Owner's Manual.

Active Height Control system

Inspect the lines, accumulators and
pump and replace the system fluid
when specified. For recommended
fluid, refer to your Owner's Manual.

Axle shaft Boots

Check the axle shaft boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack
the grease. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
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Scheduled Maintenance Log

Ball Joints and Dust Covers

Check the suspension and steering
linkage ball joints for looseness
and damage. Check all dust covers
for deterioration and damage. A
qualified technician should perform
these inspections.

Body inspection

Visually check for corrosion, scratches
and other damage. Check outer
body panels, inner panels of the
hood and doors, and underneath the
vehicle. Apply touch-up paint to any
chips and scratches or have them
repaired by a qualified technician.
Brake fluid
Replace using fluid type specified in
your Owner's Manual. A qualified tech-
nician should perform this operation.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation.
Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts. A
qualified technician should perform
these operations.