If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- Visible symptoms
• Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) • Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear • Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal
- Audible symptoms
• Changes in exhaust sound • Excessive tire squeal when cornering • Strange noises related to the suspension system • Pinging or other noises related to the engine
- Operational symptoms
• Engine missing, stumbling or running rough • Appreciable loss of power • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road • Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
Using a flat bed truck
If noise can be heard from under vehicleRemoval
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft
of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
PROCEDURE
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECUR ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use an overhaul stand as necessary.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the rear differential case sub-assembly and
differential ring gear.
(b) Heat the differential ri ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL REAR DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH
(a) Using "TORX" socket wrench T30, install the rear door courtesy light
switch with the "TORX" bolt.
Torque:
8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf}
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