Precaution
PRECAUTION
NOTICE OF REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) When removing and installing the front drive shaft assembly RH, be sure to first drain all the transaxle oil and transfer oil. If removal and installation are carried out without draining these oils, the transfer oil will flow into the transaxle side. Extensive cleaning will be required if the two oils mix.
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Drive Shaft System Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
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Front wheel shimmy | Front drive shaft assembly (worn) |
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Rear wheel shimmy | Rear drive shaft assembly (worn) |
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No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600 miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine. Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts.