1985 TOYOTA TERCEL 4WD

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Four Link Type Rear Suspension (4WD) nA-+g
(b) Remove the bolt holding the lower control arm to the
rear axle housing, and then remove the lower control
arm.
INSTALLATION OF UPPER AND LOWER
CONTROL ARM
1. INSTALL UPPER CONTROL ARM
(a) lnstall the upper control arm on the body with the
bolt and nut. Do not tighten the nut yet.
(b) Install the upper control arm on the rear axle housing
with the bolt and nut. Do not tighten the nut yet.
2. INSTALL LOWER CONTROL ARM
(a) lnstall the Iower control arm on the body with the
bolt and nut. Do not tighten the nut yet.
(b) lnstall the lower control arm on the rear axle housing
with the bolt and nut. Do not tighten the nut yet.

RA-50 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Four Link Type Rear Suspension (4WD)
3. STABILIZESUSPENSION
Remove the stands and bounce the car to stabilize the
suspension.
4. JACK UP VEHICLE
Raise the axle housing until the body is free from the
stands.
5. TIGHTEN BOIT HOLDING UPPER CONTROL ARM TO
BODY
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 1,2OO kg-cm (87 ft-lb, 118 N.ml
6. TIGHTEN BOLT HOLDING UPPER CONTROT ARM TO
REAR AXLE HOUSING
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 1,2OO kg-cm (87 ft-lb, 1 18 N.ml
7, TIGHTEN BOLT HOLDING LOWER CONTROL ARM TO
BODY
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 1,2OO kg-cm (87 ft-lb, 118 N.ml
8. TIGHTEN BOLT HOLDING LOWER CONTROL ARM TO
REAR AXIE HOUSING
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 1,2OO kg-cm (87 ft-lb, 1 18 N.ml

REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Four Link Type Rear Suspension (4WD) ne-St
Rear Stabilizer Bar
(See page RA-421
REMOVAL OF REAR STABILIZER BAR
1. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR BUSHING BRACKETS
2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR FROM BODY
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR END FROM LINK
INSTALLATION OF REAR STABILIZER BAR
1. INSTATL STABILIZER LINK TO BODY
Install the link onto the body as shown.
2. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR TO LINK
Connect the stabilizer bar on both sides to the links with
bolts, collars, cushions, nut and new cotter pins.
Torque: 310 kg-cm (22 ft-\b,30 N'ml
3. INSTALL BRACKETS TO REAR AXLE HOUSING
Torque: 375 kg-cm 127 ft-1b,37 N'm)

BR.1
BRAKE SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKE BOOSTER
FRONT BRAKE
REAR BRAKE
Sedan
Wagon FWD
Wagon 4WD
BRAKE HOSES AND TUBES
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BR.2
BR-2
BR-6
BR.9
8R.14
8R.16
B,R.22
BR-22
8R.29
8R.36
8R.43

BR-36 BRAKE SYSTEM - Rear Brake (Wagon 4WD)
Wagon 4WD
COMPONENTS
Strut and Return Spring
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Automatic Adjusting Lever
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Rear Shoe
Hold-down Spring
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REMOVAL OF REAR BRAKE
1. INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe lin-
ing thickness through the hole.
lf less than minimum, replace the shoes.
Standard thickness: 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
lf the brake drum cannot be easily removed, do the follow-
ing procedure:
(a) Insert a screwdriver through the hole in the backing
plate, and hold the automatic adjusting lever away
from the adjusting bolt.
(d Using another screwdriver, reduce the brake shoe
adjustment by turning the adjusting bolt.

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4. REMOVE FRONT SHOE
(d Using SST, remove the return spring.
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(b) Remove the hold-down spring.
(c) Remove the front shoe and the anchor spring.
5. REMOVE REAR SHOE
(a) Remove the hold-down spring.
(b) Using pliers, disconnect the parking brake cable from
the lever and remove the rear shoe together with the
strut.
6. REMOVE STRUT FROM REAR SHOE
(a) Remove the adjusting lever spring.
(b) Remove the strut.
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND AUTOMATIC
ADJUSTING LEVER FROM REAR SHOE
Using a screwdriver, pry out the C-washer and remove the
shim and levers.
DISCONNECT BRAKE TUBE FROM WHEEL CYLINDER
Using SST, disconnect the line. Use a container to catch
the brake fluid.
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REMOVE WHEEL CYLINDER
Remove the two bolts and wheel cylinder.
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10. REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM WHEEL
CYLINDER:
(a) Two boots
b) Two pistons
(c) Spring
INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS
1. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER
Standard inside diameter: 200.0 mm (7.874 in.l
Maximum inside diameter: 2O1.O mm (7.913 in.)
lf the drum is scored or worn, the brake drum may be
lathed to the maximum inside diameter.
2. INSPECT BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Standard thickness: 4.0 mm (0.157 in.l
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm {0.039 in.l
lf the shoe lining is less than minimum or shows signs of
uneven wear, replace the brake shoes.
NOTE: lf the thickness of any brake shoe is not within
specification, replace all of the brake shoes.
3. INSPECT BRAKE LINING AND DRUM FOR PROPER
CONTACT
Replace the brake shoe or lathe the brake drum as neces-
sary.
4. INSPECT WHEEL CYLINDER FOR CORROSION OR
DAMAGE
5. INSPECT BACKING PLATE FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE
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BRAKE SYSTEM - Rear Brake (Wagon 4WD)8R.39
Apply Grease
INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE
(See page BR-361
1. APPLY LITHIUM SOAP BASE GLYCOL GREASE
TO FOLLOWING PARTS:
H Two piston cups
(d Two pistons
2. ASSEMBLE WHEEL CYLINDER
(d Install two new piston cups to the pistons.
(d Install the two pistons and spring into the wheel
cylinder. Check that the flanges of the piston are
pointed inward.
(c) Install two new boots.
3. INSTALL WHEEL CYLINDER
Installthe wheelcylinder on the backing plate with the two
bolts.
Torque: lOO kg-cm (7 ft-lb, 1O N.ml
4. CONNECT BRAKE TUBE TO WHEEL CYLINDER
Using SST, connect the brake tube.
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Torque: 155 kg-cm (11 ft-lb, 15 N.ml
5. APPTY HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE TO
FOLLOWING PARTS:
(a) Backing plate and brake shoe contact points
(b) Anchor plate and brake shoe contact points
(d Strut and adjusting bolt contact points
(d) Strut and brake shoe contact points
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