1986 TOYOTA CAMRY V20 steering

6. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH GEAR OIL OR FLUID
M/T (See page MT±1 17)
A/T Fluid type: ATF DEXRON) II
7. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
8. INSTALL WHEELS
9. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page FA ± 3) 5. INSTALL BEARING LOCK NUT, LOCK NUT CAP AND
COTTER PIN
(a) Torque the bearing lock nut while depressing the brake
pedal.
Torque: 1, 900 kg±cm (137 ft±Ib, 186 N±m )
(b) Install the lock nut cap and, using pliers, install a new
cotter pin. 4. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
Install and torque the nut, and secure it with a new cotter pin.
Torque: 500 kg±cm (36 ft±Ib, 49 N±m)
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront Drive Shaft (4WD)FA±50

REMOVAL OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. DISCONNECT BRAKE HOSE
(a) Remove union bolt, and disconnect the brake hose from
the disc brake caliper.
(b) Drain the brake fluid into a container.
3. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER FROM BODY
(a) Remove the three bolts holding the top of the suspen-
sion support.
(b) Remove the shock absorber from the body.
NOTICE: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to avoid
damaging it.
2. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER
Remove the bolts and nuts, and disconnect the steer-
ing knuckle from the shock absorber.
4. CLAMP SHOCK ABSORBER IN VISE
Install a bolt and two nuts to the bracket at the lower portion of
the shock absorber shell and secure it in a vise. (c) Remove the clip from the brake hose bracket.
(d) Pull off the brake hose from the brake hose bracket.
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront Shock AbsorberFA±52

INSTALLATION OF FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER
(See page FA±51)
1. INSTALL BUMPER, COIL SPRING. INSULATOR,
SPRING SEAT AND DUST SEAL
(a) Install the bumper to piston rod.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±22032 or 09727±30020
(e) Install the lower insulator.
(d) Align the coil spring end with the lower seat hollow and
install.
(e) Install the upper insulator.
(f) Face the ºOUTº mark of the spring seat toward the
outside of the vehicle.
(g) Install the dust seal on the spring seat.
(h) Install the suspension support.
3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO SHOCK
ABSORBER
(a) Connect the steering knuckle to shock absorber lower bracket.
(b) Torque the nuts.
Torque: 3,100 kg±cm (224 ft±Ib, 304 N±m)
2. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER TO BODY
Install the three bolts holding the shock absorber to the body.
Torque the nut.
Torque: 650 kg±cm (47 ft±Ib, 64 N±m)
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
(i) Using SST, install and torque a new suspension
support nut.
Torque: 475 kg±cm (34 ft±Ib, 47 N±m)
SST 09727±22032 or 09727±30020, 09729±22031
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront Shock AbsorberFA±54

2. INSPECT BALL JOINT ROTATION CONDITION
(a) Remove the ball joint. (See page FA ± 8)
(b) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the fig-
ure, before installing the nut.
(e) Using a torque gauge, turn the nut continuously on turn
each 2 ±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the fifth
turn.
Torque (turning):
10 ± 33 kg±cm (9 ± 29 in.±Ib, 1.0 ± 3.2 N±m)
If not within specification, replace the ball joint.
(d) Install the ball joint.
(See page FA±13)
Lower Suspension Arm
(See page FA±56)
REMOVAL OF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
3. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SHAFT NUT
AND RETAINER
Remove the lower arm shaft nut holding the lower arm
shaft to the lower arm.
4. REMOVE SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Remove the two bolts and the two nuts, and the suspen-
sion lower crossmember. 2. REMOVE STABILIZER NUT AND RETAINER
Remove the stabilizer nut holding the stabilizer bar to the
lower arm.
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront SuspensionFA±57

4. INSTALL SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Temporarily install the two bolts and two nuts by hand,
and then torque the bolts and nuts.
Torque: 2,110 kg±cm (153 ft±Ib, 207 N±m)
HINT: Temporarily first install the lower arm shaft to the
body with lower arm shaft installation bolt and nut and
then temporarily install the suspension lower cross-
member. 3. CONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT TO STEERING
KNUCKLE
Connect the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint and
torque the two bolts.
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N ± m )
5. INSTALL WHEELS AND LOWER VEHICLE
(a) Install the wheels.
(b) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle up and
down to stabilize the suspension.
6. TORQUE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSTALLATION
NUT
Torque: Stabilizer bar X Lower suspension arm
2,160 kg±cm (156 ft±Ib, 212 N±m)
Torque: Lower arm shaft x Lower suspension arm
2,160 kg±cm (156 ft±lb , 212 N±m)
7. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront SuspensionFA±59

Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty. See Owner's Guide or Warranty Booklet
for complete warranty information.
* For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Applicable to vehicles operated under conditions of extensive idling and /or low speed driving for long distances such as police, taxi or door±to±door delivery use.
(2) Applicable when operating mainly on dusty roads. If not, follow SCHEDULE B.
(3) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(4) Also applicable to lining drum for parking brake.
(5) Check for leakage.
(6) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(7) Applicable only when operating mainly on rough, muddy roads. The applicable parts are listed below. For other usage conditions, refer to SCHEDULE B.
w
Front and rear suspension member to body
w
0 Strut bar bracket to body bolts
w
Bolts for sheet installation
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCHEDULE A
CONDITIONS:
wTowing a trailer, using a camper or car top carrier.
wRepeated short trips less than 5 miles (8 km) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
wExtensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door±to±door delivery use.
wOperating on dusty, rough, muddy or salt spread roads.Maintenance operations: A = Check and adjust if necessary;
R = Replace, change or lubricate;
I = Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
Maintenance services beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown for each
maintenance schedule.
Service interval
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first)
Maintenance items
Manual transaxle, automatic transaxle
and differential Brake pads and discs (Front and rear)
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyExhaust pipes and mountings
Steering gear housing oily Brake line pipes and hosesFuel lines and connections
Ball joints and dust coversEngine oil and oil filter
Spark plugs (platinum tipped)MA±4 (item 2)
MA±6 (item 6)
Brake linings and drumsFuel tank cap gasket
Drive shaft boots
MA±14 item 221 MA±10 (item 20) MA±5 (item 3,4)
Steering linkageMA±7 (item 12)
MA±8 (item 14) Valve clearance
MA±8 (item 16)
MA±9 (item 19) MA±7 (item 13) MA±7 (item 11
MA±7 (item 10)
MA±9 (item 18) Charcoal canister
MA±9 (item 17) MA±8 (item 151
See page
(item No.)
Engine coolant
MA±6 (item 9) MA±4 (item 1)
MA±4 (item 2)
MA±5 (item 5)
MA±8 (item 8) AAA±6 (item 7)
Air filter¿21*
Spark plugsTiming belt
Drive belts
IGNITION
CHASSIS BRAKESENGINESystem
EVAP FUEL
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance ScheduleMA±2

Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty.
See Owner's Guide or Warranty
Booklet for complete warranty information.

For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(2) Also applicable to drum lining for parking brake.
(3) Check for leakage.
(4) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(5) The applicable part are listed below
wFront and rear suspension member to body
wStrut bar bracket to body bolts
wBolts for sheet installation
Maintenance service beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown
for each maintenance schedule.
SCHEDULE BCONDITIONS: Conditions other than those listed for SCHEDULE A.
Service interval
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first)
Maintenance items
Manual transaxle, automatic
transaxle and differential (3) Brake pads and discs (Front and rearBolts and nuts on chassis and body 17)Exhaust pipes and mountings
Steering gear housing oil 1s) Brake linings and drums (4)
Brake line pipes and hoses Fuel lines and connections (31
Ball joints and dust covers Engine oil and oil filterSpark plugs (platinum tippedFuel tank cap gasket
MA±14 (item 22) MA±10 (item 20)
Charcoal canister
Steering linkage
Drive shaft boots
MA±7 (item 11)
MA±9 (item 19) MA±9 (item 18) MA±7 (item 13) MA±7 (item 10)
MA±8 (item 14) MA±7 (item 12)
MA±8 (item 16) MA±8 (item 15) See page
(item No.)
Engine coolant
MA±9 (item 17)
Valve clearance
MA±6 (item 8) MA±4 (item 2)
MA±6 (item 9) MA±6 (item 7)
MA±6 (item 7)
MA±5 (item 5) MA±5 (item 4)
Drive belts
Air filterSpark plugs
IGNITION
CHASSISBRAKES ENGINESystem
EVAPFUEL
± MAINTENANCEMaintenance ScheduleMA±3

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are the maintenance and inspection items
which are considered to be the owner's responsibility,
They can be performed by the owner or he
can have then done at a service shop. These items
include those which should be checked on a daily ba-
sis, those which, in most cases, do not require
(special) tools and those which are considered to be
reasonable for the owner to perform.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as
follows:
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust
if necessary.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness
or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3. TIRE ROTATION
It is recommended that tires be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe
clean. Replace if necessary.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or
other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak,
have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid and
back door operate smoothly, and that all
latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch se-
cures the hood from opening when the prima-
ry latch is released.
INSIDE VEHICLE
7. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights,
turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.8. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN
Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster out-
let when operating the heater or air conditioner
at defroster mode.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted
securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert
for changes in steering condition, such as hard
steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
operate smoothly.
(b) Check that a11 latches lock securely in
any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any
latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks
hold securely in any latched position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check
that the latches lock securely.
17. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut,
frayed, worn or damaged.
± MAINTENANCEGeneral MaintenanceMA±16