1986 TOYOTA CAMRY V20 Strut

Suspension Arm and Strut Rod
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
Remove and install the parts as shown components on
page RA±62.
(MAIN POINT OF REMOVAL SUSPENSION ARM AND
STRUT ROD)
wPlace matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
(No.2 suspension arm only)
(MAIN POINT OF INSTALLATION SUSPENSION ARM
AND STRUT ROD)
wPlace suspension arm or the strut rod in position.
wTemporarily install the bolt to the body and the axle
carrier.
w Bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the sus-
pension arm on strut rod.
wAlign the matchmarks on the cam and body
(No. 2 suspension arm only)
wTorque the installation bolt with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
(See page RA±62)
wCheck rear wheel alignment.
(See page RA±3)
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
STABILIZER BAR
Remove and install the stabilizer bar as shown compo-
nents on page RA±44.
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Move the ball joint stud in all directions, if the movement
is not smooth and free, replace the stabilizer link.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (4WD)RA±63

Suspension Arm and Strut Rod
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
Remove and install the parts as shown components on
page RA±62.
(MAIN POINT OF REMOVAL SUSPENSION ARM AND
STRUT ROD)
wPlace matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
(No.2 suspension arm only)
(MAIN POINT OF INSTALLATION SUSPENSION ARM
AND STRUT ROD)
wPlace suspension arm or the strut rod in position.
wTemporarily install the bolt to the body and the axle
carrier.
w Bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the sus-
pension arm on strut rod.
wAlign the matchmarks on the cam and body
(No. 2 suspension arm only)
wTorque the installation bolt with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
(See page RA±62)
wCheck rear wheel alignment.
(See page RA±3)
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
STABILIZER BAR
Remove and install the stabilizer bar as shown compo-
nents on page RA±44.
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Move the ball joint stud in all directions, if the movement
is not smooth and free, replace the stabilizer link.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (4WD)RA±63

Front and rear brake
Pad thickness
Disc thickness
Disc runout
Parking brake
Lining thickness
Drum inside diameter
Front axle and suspension
Ball joint vertical play
Steering wheel freeplay
Torque specifications
Front seat mount bolts
Strut/stabilizer bar bracket x Body
Engine mounting center member x Body
Front suspension lower crossmember x Body
Rear suspension lower crossmember x Body
MAINTENANCE
Engine
Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill with oil fitter change)
Gap
Firing order
Valve clearance Coolant capacity 1w/ Heater) Drive belt tension
Alternator
Spark plug
Type
Chassis
PS pump
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMaintenanceA±2

Axle bearing lock nut
Axle carrier x Shock Absorber
Axle hub x Axle carrier
Strut rod X Axle carrier
No. 1 and No. 2 suspension arm x Axle carrier
Drive shaft x 'Side gear shaft
Piston rod X Suspension support
Suspension support x Body
No. 1 suspension Arm x Body
No. 2 suspension arm x Body
Strut rod X Body
Stabilizer bar X Stabilizer bar link
Shock absorber X Stabilizer bar link
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body
Fuel tank band X Body
Hub nut
Carrier x Carrier cover
Carrier X Drain plug
Carrier x Filler plug
Carrier x Side bearing cap
Ring gear x Differential case
Drive pinion x Companion flage
Companion flange x Propeller shaft (4WD)
Differential x Support member
Torque Specifications
Part tightened
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSRear Axle and SuspensionA±35