Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 316

MA–6

MAINTENANCE  –  ENGINE

MA

ENGINE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.

1.

INSPECT TIMING CHAIN (See page 

EM-27

)

2.

INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE (See page 

EM-9

)

3.

INSPECT DRIVE BELT (See page 

EM-6

)

4.

REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (See page 

LU-4

)

5.

REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (See page 

CO-3

)

6.

INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(a) Visually inspect the pipes, hangers and connections 

for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

7.

INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER
(a) Remove the air cleaner case and air cleaner filter.
(b) Visually check that the air cleaner filter is not 

excessively damaged or oily.
If necessary, replace the air cleaner filter with a new 
one.

(c) Clean the filter with compressed. First blow from the 

inside thoroughly, then blow off the outside of the 
filter.

(d) Reinstall the air cleaner filter and air cleaner case.

8.

INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS AND FUEL 
TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL 
TANK BAND
(a) Visually inspect the fuel lines for cracks, leakage 

loose connections, deformation or tank band 
looseness.

9.

INSPECT GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
(a) Visually check if the cap and / or gasket are 

deformed or damaged.
If necessary, repair or replace the cap.

10. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS (See page 

IG-5

)

11. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

HINT:
For vehicles registered in California, Massachusetts and 
New York only.
(a) Check the canister for cracks or damage (see page 

EC-10

).

MAINTENANCE  –  BRAKE

MA–7

MA

BRAKE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1.

INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Check in a well lighted area. Check the entire 
circumference and length of the brake hoses using a 
mirror as necessary. Turn the front wheels fully right or 
left before checking the front brakes.

(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 

leakage.

(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 the grommets pass 

through the center of the grommets.

2.

INSPECT FRONT BRAKE
(a) Check the front brake pads and discs (see page 

BR-

43

).

3.

INSPECT REAR BRAKE
(a) Check the rear brake pads and discs (see page 

BR-

51

).

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MA–8

MAINTENANCE  –  CHASSIS

MA

CHASSIS

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1.

INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or 

damage.
(1) Check that the tie rod ends do not have 

excessive play.

(2) Check that the dust seals and boots are not 

damaged.

(3) Check that the boot clamps are not loose.

(b) Inspect the dust cover for damage.

2.

INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
(a) Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.

If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair it.

3.

INSPECT BALL JOINT AND DUST COVER
(a) Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with 

stands.

(b) Make sure the front wheels are in a straight-ahead 

position, and depress the brake pedal.

(c) Jack up the lower suspension arm until there is 

about half a load on the front suspension.

(d) Inspect the dust cover for damage.

4.

INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS (for 4WD)
(a) Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, 

grease leakage or damage.

5.

INSPECT TRANSFER OIL (for 4WD)
(a) 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 begins to run out of the filler 
hole.

6.

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(a) 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 begins to run out of the filler 
hole.

7.

REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
LEVEL
(a) Check the level of the automatic transmission fluid.

0 to 5 mm

D025304E05

Type

See Procedure

A750E

See page 

AT-141

A750F

See page 

AT-148

MAINTENANCE  –  CHASSIS

MA–9

MA

8.

LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT AND TIGHTEN 
BOLTS
(a) 4WD:

(1) Lubricate propeller shaft, referring to the 

lubrication chart. Before pumping in grease, 
wipe off any mud and dust on the grease fitting.
Grease grade:

Spider:

Lithium base chassis grease (NLGI No.2)

Slide yoke and double-cardan joint:

Molybdenum diaulphide lithium base 
chassis grease (NLGI No.2)

(b) Tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft.

9.

INSPECT MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL (See page 

MT-2

)

A

B

C

C

C

A: Propeller Shaft Spider

B: Propeller Shaft Sliding Yoke

C: Double-Cardan Joint

B065528E01

Type

See Procedure

Front propeller shaft

See page 

PR-6

Rear propeller shaft (for 2WD)

See page 

PR-14

Rear propeller shaft (for 4WD)

See page 

PR-14