Body - General Maintenance

2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Body - General Maintenance
BODY

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. TIRE ROTATION
2. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY





a) Tighten the following parts:
^ Seat mounting bolts
Torque: 37 Nm (375 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)
^ Leaf spring U-bolt mounting nuts
Torque: 133 Nm (1,350 kgf-cm, 98 ft. lbs.)

b) Under Severe Conditions:
In addition to the above maintenance items, check for loose or missing bolts and nuts on the following.
^ Steering system
^ Drive train
^ Suspension system
^ Fuel tank mounts
^ Engine mounts, etc.

3. FINAL INSPECTION
a) Check operation of body parts:
1) Hood:
^ Auxiliary catch operates properly
^ Hood locks securely when closed

2) Doors:
^ Door locks operate properly
^ Doors close properly

3) Seats:
^ Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any positions
^ Seat backs lock securely at any angle
^ Fold-down seat backs lock securely

b) Road test:
^ Engine and chassis parts do not have abnormal noises.
^ Vehicle does not wander or pull to one side.
^ Brakes work properly and do not drag.

c) Be sure to deliver a clean vehicle and especially check:
^ Steering wheel
^ Shift lever knob
^ All switch knobs
^ Door handles
^ Seats
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.