2002 Toyota Avalon Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide - Page 23

Determining Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier • Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs • Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body • Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt* • Replace differential oil • Replace transfer case oil* • Replace transmission fluid or oil For Sequoia Only Replace the rear differential oil every 5,000 miles on vehicles used for extended-duration trailer towing. Off-Road Maintenance If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive offroad through deep sand, mud or water: • Brake lines and hoses • Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs • Differential oil • Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser) • Engine air filter • Steering linkage and boots • Transfer case oil • Transmission fluid or oil • Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser) For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the propeller shafts daily. * Applies to selected models. See the scheduled maintenance log for details. General Maintenance Information 19