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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCESERVICE AND REPAIRCHASSIS - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Chassis - General Maintenance
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Chassis - General Maintenance
CHASSIS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
a. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
^ Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
^ Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
^ 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 cause and repair it.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
a. Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness. Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 inch)
b. Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
a. Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.
5. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
6. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
7. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
8. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
9. INSPECT AND REPLACE LSD OIL (for LSD)
10. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
a. Remove the filler plug and touch inside the hole with your finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the bottom edge of the hole. If the level is low, add oil until it begins to flows out of the filler hole.
11. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
12. ROTATE TIRES
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
a. Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
^ Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
^ Dust seals and boots are not damaged.
^ 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 cause and repair it.
3. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
a. Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness. Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 inch)
b. Check the dust cover for damage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
a. Inspect the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, grease leakage or damage.
5. INSPECT TRANSAXLE FLUID
6. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID
7. INSPECT TRANSFER OIL
8. REPLACE TRANSFER OIL
9. INSPECT AND REPLACE LSD OIL (for LSD)
10. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
a. Remove the filler plug and touch inside the hole with your finger. Check that the oil comes to within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the bottom edge of the hole. If the level is low, add oil until it begins to flows out of the filler hole.
11. REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for 4WD)
12. ROTATE TIRES
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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.