01-20
Inspection of Brake Lining Thickness
Service standards Unit : mm {in.}
Location Maintenance item Standard value Limit Remedy
2 Thickness of brake lining — 5 {0.20} Replace
(Wear limit at
side step)
NOTE
Be sure to inspect at two points for each wheel per side.
• Remove check hole plug 1 from the packing plate.
• Inspect through check hole A whether brake lining 2 is worn to the
point of side shoulder B of the brake lining (the limit).
• If the measured value is lower than the limit, replace brake lining 2 on
the same axle as a unit.
• After inspection, be sure to reinstall check hole plug 1.
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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
A
2
1
2
B
Battery
DANGER–
• Since flammable hydrogen gas is generated by the battery, be
sure to obey the following warnings :
• Do not short-circuit the ê and ë terminals on the battery.
• Keep sparks and lit cigarettes away from the battery.
• Do not wear metal objects on your arms and lean over the
battery.
• Because the battery electrolyte is diluted sulfuric acid and is
corrosive, when handling the battery wear safety glasses and
rubber gloves to protect the eyes and hands.
WARNING–
To prevent a short-circuit be sure that disconnected the battery
cables do not accidentally touch the battery terminals.
CAUTION–
• Make sure that you disconnect the battery cable ë first when you
disconnect the battery cables.
• Make sure that all electrical switches of the vehicle are OFF
before connecting the battery cables.
• Make sure that you connect the battery cable ê before you
connect the battery cable ë.