2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 571

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS Brake Fluid Replace using fluid type specified in your Owner's Manual. A qualified technician should perform this operation. Brake Lines and Hoses Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Brake Pads/Rotors and Parking Brake Linings/Drums Check brake pads and rotors for excessive wear; check brake rotors for runout. Check brake calipers for fluid leakage. Check the parking brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. A qualified technician should perform these inspections. Charcoal Canister Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean with compressed air or replace. A qualified technician should perform these operations. Differential Oil Check for correct oil level and inspect each differential component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired immediately by a qualified technician. Refer to your Owner's Manual for fluid specifications. Drive Belt Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged. Drive Shaft Lubricate the drive shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with molybdenum-disulfide lithiumbase chassis grease, and re-torque the flange nuts and bolts. Only a qualified technician should re-torque the flange nuts and bolts. If vehicle is submerged, lubricate within 24 hours, regardless of maintenance interval. Engine Air Filter Check for damage, excessive wear and oiliness. Replace if necessary. Scheduled Maintenance Log 67 MAINTENANCE