Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

(Except European, Australian and New Zealand Models) (cont'd)

 3-15  

NOTES SECTION and PAGE
  (see page 8-5)
  (see page 8-6)
  (see page 8-6) (see page 11-447)
Check the valve clearance. (see page 6-14)
  (see page 11-138) (see page 11-296) (see page 11-438) (see page 11-571)
  (see page 4-25)
Check water pump for signs of leakage. (see page 6-18) (see page 6-22) (see page 10-7)
  • Check for cracks and damage.
  • Check deflection and tension.
 (see page 17-23)
  (see page 11-125) (see page 11-285) (see page 11-425) (see page 11-560)
Check specific gravity for freezing point. (see page 10-8)
Use genuine Honda MTF (Manual Transmission Fluid). (see page 13-3)
Use genuine Honda AFT-Z1 (ATF). (see page 14-122)
Use genuine Honda AFT-Z1 (ATF). (see page 14-320)
  • Check the brake pad and disc thickness. Check for damage or cracks.
  • Check the wheel cylinder for leaks.
  • Check the brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear or contamination.
  • Check the calipers for damage, leaks and tightness.
 (see page 19-3)
Use only DOT 3 brake fluid. (We recommend Genuine Honda Brake Fluid.) Check that Brake fluid level is between the upper and lower marks on the reservoir. (see page 19-7)
Check the parking brake operation. (see page 19-6)
The suggested rotation method is shown in the diagram of the Owner's Manual. -
  • Check for correct installation and position, check for cracks, deterioration rust and leaks.
  • Check tightness of screws, nuts and joints. If necessary, retighten.
 -
  • Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check the boot for damage and leaking grease.
  • Check the fluid line for damage and leaks.
 (see page 17-5)
  • Check the bolts for tightness.
  • Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage.
 (see page 18-3)
  • Check the boot and boot band for cracks
  • Check rack grease.
 (see page 16-3)
Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator and leakage. (see page 19-48)
Check for leaks. -
Check the catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks and tightness. (see page 9-5)
Check fuel lines for loose connections, cracks and deterioration. Retighten loose connections and replace any damaged parts (see page 11-132) (see page 11-290) (see page 11-432) (see page 11-565)

NOTE: If the customer's vehicle is driven OCCASIONALLY under severe condition, you should follow Normal Condition Maintenance Schedule on pages 3-12 and 3-13