1985 TOYOTA TERCEL wheel alignment

FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front SuspensionFA-27
(b) Torque the nuts.
Torque: 820 kg-cm (59 ft-lb, 8O N.ml
5. INSTALL TIRE AND LOWER VEHICLE
Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
6. TOROUE NUT HOLDING STABILIZER BAR TO
LOWER ARM ,#i{:Torque: 1,O75 kg-cm (78 ft-lb, lOb N.m)
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7. TOROUE BOLT HOLDING LOWER ARM TO BODY
Torque: 1,150 kg-cm (83 ft-tb, 113 N.ml
8. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See pase FA-31
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Stabifizer Bar
(See page FA-231
REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS
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FA.28FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Suspension
3. DISCONNECT BOTH STABILIZER BAR ENDS
TO LOWER ARM
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
CAUTION: Be careful not to lose the spacer.
INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
1. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR END TO LOWER ARM
(d lnstall the spacer, retainer, rubber and collar as
shown in the figure.
(b) Finger tighten a new stabilizer bar nut.
2. INSTALL BRACKET TOGETHER WITH STABILIZER
BAR
Pry the bar forward and install the brackets.
Torque the bolts.
Torque: rt4o kg-cm (32 ft-lb,43 N.ml
3. TOROUE NUT HOLDING STABILIZER BAR TO LOWER
ARM
Torque: 1,O75 kg-cm (78 ft-lb, 105 N.ml
NOTE: Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension
before torquing the stabilizer bar nut.
4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
5. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page FA-3)

RA.1
REAR AXLE AND
SUSPENSION
(FWD}
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
REAR AXLE HUB AND CARRIER
Sedan
Wagon
REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
Suspension Arm
Strut Rod
(4wD)
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR AXLE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FOUR LINK TYPE REAR SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Rear Shock Absorber
Lateral Control Rod
Upper and Lower Control Arm
Rear Stabilizer Bar
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RA-2 REAR AXLE AND susPENstoN - Troubteshootinq (FWD)
TROUBLESHOOTING (FWD}
ProblemPossible causeRemedyPage
Wanders/pullsTires worn or improperly inflated
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing adjusted too tight (Sedan)
Wheel bearing worn {Wagon)
Rear suspension parts loose or broken
Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure
Check alignment
Adjust wheel bearing
Replace wheel bearing
Tighten or replace suspension
parts
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BottomingVehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Spring weak
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
RA-17
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Sways/pitchesTires improperly inflated
Shock absorber worn out
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
RA.3
RA.17
Abnormal tire wearTires improperly inflated
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Suspension parts worn
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
Check toe-in
Replace suspension parts
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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Wheel Alignment(FwD)RA.3
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (FWD}
1. MAKE FOLLOWING CHECKS AND CORRECT ANY
PROBLEM
(d Check the tires for wear and proper inflation.
(See page FA-3)
(b) Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness.
(c) Check the wheel runout.
Lateral runout: 1.2 mm {0.047 in.l or less
(d) Check the rear suspension for looseness.
(e) Use the standard bounce test to check if the rear
absorbers work properly.
2. INSPECT VEHICLE HETGHT (See pase FA-51
INSTALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT EOUIPMENT
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment
manufacturer.
INSPECT CAMBER
Inspection standard: -5' t 3O' (Sedanl
-10' t 3O'(Wagonl
Left-right error: 30'
lf not within specification, inspect and replace any
damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Measure the distance between each wheel disc and
cam bolt center of the suspension arm and check
that both are the same.
Left-right error: 3 mm (0.12 in.) or less
(b) Move the vehicle forward a few meters with the rear
wheels in the straight-ahead position on a level place.
(c) Mark the center of each rear tread and measure the
distance between the marks of the right and left tires.
(d) Advance the vehicle until the marks on the rear of the
tires come to the front.
NOTE: The toe-in should be measured at the same point
on the tire and at the same level.
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tFront
B-A=Toe-in
B
(e) Measure the distance between the marks on the front
of the tires.
Toe-in:
Inspection STD 0 + 1 mm (0 + O.O4 in.)
(f) lf not within specification, turn the left and right toe-
in adjusting cams an equal amount to adjust.
NOTE: The toe-in willchange about 2 mm (0.08 in.) with
each graduation of the'cam (one side).
6. CHECK SIDE SIIP WITH SIDE SLIP TESTER
Side slip: 3.0 mm/m (0.118 in./3.3 ftl or less
lf the side slip is not within specification, the toe-in may
not be correct.

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Axle Hub and Carrier (FWD) RA-l1
8. TOROUE AXLE CARRIER MOUNT BOLTS
(a) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle to stabil-
ize the suspension.
(b) Torque the mount bolts with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
Torque: 89O kg-cm (64 ft-lb, 87 N.ml
9. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page RA-3)

RA.20REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension (FWD)
4. TOROUE NUT HOLDING SUSPENSION SUPPORT TO
SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Torque the nut.
Torque: 500 kg-cm (36 ft-lb, 49 N'ml
(b) Install the dust cover on the suspension support'
5. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE TO SHOCK ABSORBER
BRACKET
6. INSTALL BRAKE TUBE
Torque: 155 kg-cm (1 1 ft-lb, 15 N'm)
7. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID AND
BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM (See page BR-7)
8. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page RA-3)
9. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY BRACKET AND SHOCK
ABSORBER
Suspension Arm
(See page RA-l6)
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION ARM
1. JACK UP VEHICLE
Jack up the vehicle and support the body with stands.
2. REMOVE NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm
to the axle carrier.
(b) Remove the cam and bolt holding the suspension
arm to the body and remove the suspension arm.
NOTE: (1) Remember where the cam plate mark is
when removing the suspension arm.
Ql When removing, loosen the bolt. Do not turn
the cam.