2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 570

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of the maintenance services that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at which time/mileage intervals each service should be performed. Please note that many maintenance services should be performed only by a qualified technician. For further information on maintenance services that you can perform yourself, see the maintenance sections of your Owner's Manual. Active Height Control System Inspect the lines, accumulators and pump and replace the system fluid when specified. For recommended fluid, refer to your Owner's Manual. Air Conditioner Filter Clean or replace at specified intervals. More frequent cleaning or replacement may be required when driving in dusty conditions. Refer to your Owner's Manual for service details. Axle Shaft Boots Check the axle shaft boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Axle Shaft Bushings Repack the front axle shaft bushings with molybdenum-disulfide lithiumbase chassis grease. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Ball Joints and Dust Covers Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. A qualified technician should perform these inspections. Body Inspection Visually check for corrosion, scratches and other damage. Check outer body panels, inner panels of the hood and doors, and underneath the vehicle. Apply touch-up paint to any chips and scratches or have them repaired by a qualified technician. MAINTENANCE 66 Scheduled Maintenance Log