1986 TOYOTA CAMRY V20 tires

19. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
wJack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks
with a height of 180 ± 200 m m (7.09±7.87 in.) under the
front tires.
wLower the jack until there is about half a load on the front
coil springs. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
wCheck that the front wheels are in a straight forward posi-
tion, and block them with chocks.
wUsing a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and check
the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage. (b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:
wTie rod ends so not have excessive play.
wDust seals and boots are not damage.
wBoot clamps are not loose.
17. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear box for oil leakage.
18. INSPECT FRONT AND REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness,
leakage or damage.
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance OperationsMA±9

Replace tires or inflate to
proper pressure
Check alignment
Replace hub bearing
Tighten or replace suspension
parts
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorbers
Check camber and toe±in
Replace suspension parts Alignment incorrect
Hub bearing worn
Rear suspension parts loose or broken
Tire improperly inflated
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Suspension parts worn Tires improperly inflated
Stabilizer bar bent or broken
Shock absorber worn outInflate tires to proper pressure
Inspect stabilizer bar
Replace shock absorber
TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle overloaded
Shock absorbers worn out
Springs weakCheck loading
Replace shock absorbers
Replace springs
RA±3
RA±50
RA±3
RA±5,12,
50,62 Tires worn or improperly inflated
RA±3
RA±60, 63
RA±50
Abnormal tire wearRA±3
RA±5,12 Wanders/pulls
Sways/pitches
Possible cause
RA±50
RA±50
Bottoming
Remedy
ProblemPage
RA±3
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONTroubleshootingRA±2

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. MAKE FOLLOWING CHECKS AND CORRECT ANY
PROBLEMS
(a) Check the tires for wear, size and proper inflation
pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
FWD/SV21 and 4WD 2.1 kg/cm2 (30 psi, 206 kPa)
FWD/VZV21 1.9 kg/cm2 (27 psi, 186 kPa)
(b) Check the front wheel bearings for looseness.
(e) Check the wheel runout.
Lateral runout: Less than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
(d) Check the front suspension for looseness.
(e) Check that the front shock absorber function properly
by using the standard bounce test.
If the clearance of the vehicle is not standard try to
level by locking it down. If still not correct, check
for bad springs or suspension parts.
HINT: Before inspecting wheel alignment, adjust
chassis ground clearance to specification. 2. MEASURE CHASSIS GROUND CLEARANCE
Chassis ground clearance: m m (in.)
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber: Inspection standard
Left±right error
30'
(Sedan)
(Wagon)Wagon Sedan
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Wheel AlignmentRA±3

Inflate tires to proper pressure
lubricate suspension and steering
linkage
Check front wheel alignment
Replace steering system joints
Replace lower arm ball joints
Inspect steering column
Adjust or repair steering gear
Adjust belt
Check reservoir
Check power steering unit
PRECAUTIONS
Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they
could affect the performance of the steering system and
result in a driving hazard.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hub bearing worn
Main shaft yoke or intermediate shaft yoke
worn
Lower arm ball joints wo¿n
Steering system joints worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or brokenExcessive caster
Steering system joint worn
Lower arm ball joints worn
Steering column binding
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Replace hub bearing
Replace main shaft or intermediate
shaft
Replace lower arm ball joints
Replace steering system joints
Adjust or repair steering gearInflate tires to proper pressure
Lubricate suspension and steering
linkage
Check front wheel alignment
Inspect steering column
Adjust or repair steering gear Wheel alignment incorrect
Steering column binding
Steering gear out of adjustment or brokenFA±3
SR±43,45,
48
FA±57
SR±4
SR±43,45,
48
SR±22
SR±22
SR±22 Power steering beh loose
Fluid level i n reversoi r low
Power steering unit faulty
Tighten steering linkage
Replace steering system joints Steering linkage loose
Steering system joints wornFA±57
SR±43,45,
48
SR±43,45
48 Tires improperly inflated
Insufficient lubricantTires improperly inflated
Insufficient lubricant
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
FA ± 3
SR±4
SR±43,45,
48
SR±43,45,
48
SR±43,45
48 Adjust or repair steering gear Abnormal noiseExcessive play
Possible cause
Hard steering
Poor return
Remedy Problem
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FA ± 7FA ± 3
FA ± 3
± STEERINGPrecautionsSR±2

Inflate tires to proper pressure
lubricate suspension and steering
linkage
Check front wheel alignment
Replace steering system joints
Replace lower arm ball joints
Inspect steering column
Adjust or repair steering gear
Adjust belt
Check reservoir
Check power steering unit
PRECAUTIONS
Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they
could affect the performance of the steering system and
result in a driving hazard.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hub bearing worn
Main shaft yoke or intermediate shaft yoke
worn
Lower arm ball joints wo¿n
Steering system joints worn
Steering gear out of adjustment or brokenExcessive caster
Steering system joint worn
Lower arm ball joints worn
Steering column binding
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
Replace hub bearing
Replace main shaft or intermediate
shaft
Replace lower arm ball joints
Replace steering system joints
Adjust or repair steering gearInflate tires to proper pressure
Lubricate suspension and steering
linkage
Check front wheel alignment
Inspect steering column
Adjust or repair steering gear Wheel alignment incorrect
Steering column binding
Steering gear out of adjustment or brokenFA±3
SR±43,45,
48
FA±57
SR±4
SR±43,45,
48
SR±22
SR±22
SR±22 Power steering beh loose
Fluid level i n reversoi r low
Power steering unit faulty
Tighten steering linkage
Replace steering system joints Steering linkage loose
Steering system joints wornFA±57
SR±43,45,
48
SR±43,45
48 Tires improperly inflated
Insufficient lubricantTires improperly inflated
Insufficient lubricant
Steering gear out of adjustment or broken
FA ± 3
SR±4
SR±43,45,
48
SR±43,45,
48
SR±43,45
48 Adjust or repair steering gear Abnormal noiseExcessive play
Possible cause
Hard steering
Poor return
Remedy Problem
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FA ± 7FA ± 3
FA ± 3
± STEERINGTroubleshootingSR±2

ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS
CORRECT
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead,
rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light fin-
ger pressure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum limit.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
If incorrect, repair.
2. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE AND GEAR HOUSING
(a) Check the steering linkage for looseness or dam-
age.
Check that:
wTie rod ends do not have excessive play.
wBoots are not damaged.
wBoot clamps are not loose.
(b) Check gear housing for grease leakage or oozing.
± STEERINGOn±Vehicle InspectionSR±3