1985 TOYOTA TERCEL tires

FA.2FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemPossible caussRemedyPage
Wanders/pullsTires worn or improperly inflated
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing worn
Front or rear suspension parts loose or
broken
Steering linkage loosen or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure
Check front end alignment
Replace wheel bearing
Tighten or replace suspension
part
Tighten or replace steering
linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
FA-3
FA-3
FA.8
sR-9
BottomingVehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Springs weak
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
FA.19
FA.l9
Sways/pitchesTires improperly inflated
Stabilizer bar bent or broken
Shock absorber worn out
lnflate tires to proper pressure
Replace stabilizer bar
Replace shock absorber
FA-3
FA-27
FA-19
Front wheel shimmyTires worn or improperly inflated
Wheel out of balance
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing worn
Balljoints or bushing worn
Steering linkage loosen or worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Replace tire or inflate tires
to proper pressure
Balance wheel
Replace shock absorber
Check front end alignment
Replace wheel bearing
Inspect ball joint and bushing
Tighten or replace steering
linkage
Adjust or repair steering gear
FA-3
FA-19
FA.3
FA-8
FA.23
sR-9
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 part
FA.3
FA-19
FA.3

FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Wheel AlignmentFA-3
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. MAKE FOLLOWING CHECKS AND CORRECT ANY
PROBLEMS
(d Check the tires for wear and proper inflation.
Cold tire inflation pressure kg/cm2(psi, kPa)
Tire sizeFront and Rear
FWD
145 SR 13
3A-C 4-speed M/T
Others
2.2 (32.220l.
2.O Q8,2001
155 SR 131.8(26. 180)
165 SR131 .8 (26, 180)
4WD155 SR 132.O Q8,2001
175 SR 131 .8 (26. 180)
(b) Check the front wheel bearings for looseness.
(d Check the wheel runout.
Lateral runout: 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) or less
(d) Check the front suspension for looseness.
(e) Check the steering linkage for looseness.
(f) Check that the front absorbers work properly by
using the standard bounce test.
ADJUST TOE.IN
Adjust toe-in with a toe-in gauge by the following pro-
cedure.
(d Check to see that both right and left tie rods measure
the same in length.
Left-right error: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.l or less
Move the vehicle forward a few meters with the front
wheels in the straight-ahead position on a level place.
Mark the center of each rear tread and measure the
distance between marks of the right and left tires.
(d) Advance the vehicle till the marks on the rear of the
tires come to the measuring heights of the gauge on
the front.
(e) Measure the distance between the marks on the front
of the tires.
Toe-in: lnspection STD -1 {- 1 mm(-0.O4 + O.O4 in.)
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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
RA-3
RA.3
RA-5
RA-12
RA-s. 17
BottomingVehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Spring weak
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
RA-17
RA.17
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
RA-3
RA.17
RA.4
RA-s, 17

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.
3.
5.

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RA.4REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Wheel Alignment (FWD)
-A-
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.

BR-2BRAKE SYSTEM - Precautions, Troubleshooting
PRECAUTIONS
1. Care must be taken to replace each part properly as it
could affect the performance of the brake system and
result in a driving hazard. Replace the parts with parts
of the same part number or equivalent.
2, ltnis very important to keep parts and the area clean
wltsn repairing the brake system.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemPossible causeRemedyPage
Low or spongy pedalLinings worn
Leak in brake system
Master cylinder faulty
Air in brake system
Wheel cylinder faulty
Piston seals worn or damaged
Rear brake automatic adiuster faulty
Replace brake shoes or pads
Repair leak
Repair or replace master cylinder
Bleed brake system
Repair wheel cylinder
Repair brake calipers
Repair or replace adjuster
BR-16,22
BR-43
BR-9
BR-7
8R.22
BR-1 6
B,R.22
Brakes dragParking brake out of adjustment
Parking brake wire binding
Booster push rod out of adjustment
Return spring faulty
Brake line restricted
Lining cracked or distorted
Wheel cylinder or caliper piston sticking
Automatic adjuster broken
Master cylinder faulty
Adjust parking brake
Repair as necessary
Adjust push rod
Replace spring
Repair as necessary
Replace brake shoe
Repair as necessary
Replace adjuster
Repair or replace master cylinder
BR.8
BR.1 5
BR-22
BR-22
BR-18,22
BR-22
BR-9
Brakes pullTires improperly inflated
Oil or grease on linings
Brake shoes distorted, linings worn or
glazed
Drum or disc out of round
Return spring faulty
Wheel cylinder faulty
Piston frozen in caliper
Disc brake pad sticking
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Check for cause, replace lining
Replace brake shoes
Replace drum or disc
Replace spring
Repair wheel cylinder
Repair caliper
Replace pads
FA-3
BR-16,22
BR-16,22
BR-l8,22
BR-22
BR-18,22
BR.1 8
BR-1 6
Hard pedal but
brakes inefficient
Oil or grbase on linings
Brake shoes distorted, linings worn
or glazed, drums worn
Disc brake pads worn
Piston frozen in caliper
Brake booster faulty
Brake line restricted
Check for cause, replace lining
Replace brake shoes
Replace pads
Repair caliper
Repair booster
Repair as necessary
BR-I6,22
BR-16,22
BR-1 6
BR-1 6
BR.1 4

BRAKE SYSTEM - TroubleshootingBR.3
TROU BLESHOOTING (Cont'd)
ProblemPossible causeRemedyPage
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Snapping or clicking
noise when brakes
are applied
Drum brakes - brake shoes binding
at backing plate ledges
Drum brakes - backing plate ledgesworn
Drum brakes - loose or missing
hold down spring
Drum brakes - loose set bolt
at backing plate
Disc brakes - rust on front edge of
inboard shoes
Disc brakes - loose or missing pad
support plate
Disc brakes - loose installation
bolt
Disc brakes - wear on slide bushing
Lubricate
Replace and lubricate ledges
Replace
E,
Tisnteffit'
Inspect lubricate, replace if
necessary
Replace
Tighten
Replace
BR-22
BR-22
BR-22
BR-22
BR.1 6
BR-1 6
BR-1 6
BR-1 6
Scraping or grinding
noise when brakes
are applied
Worn brake linings
Caliper to wheel or rotor interference
Dust cover to rotor or drum
interference
other brake system components:
Warped or bent brake backing
plate or splash shield, cracked
drums or rotors
Tires rubbing against chassis and
body
Replace, refinish drums or
rotors if heavily scored
Replace as required
Correct or replace
lnspect or service
Inspect or service
BR-16,22
BR.1 8
BR-l8,22
BR-h1N,22
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