1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER tires

SA1VL−03
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
SA−101
958
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SYSTEM
(a) Inspect the indicator lights.
Check that the indicator lights (front side and rear side)
light up for approx. 1 second when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
(b) Inspect the differential lock operation. (1) Jack up the vehicle then start the engine.
(2) Put the transfer shift lever on the L position.
(3) When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the RR
position, the indicator light (rear side) is turned on.
Differential lock is applied to the rear wheel at this
time.
HINT:
If the gears of the differential lock system are not meshed, the
indicator light remains blinking, so rotate the tires to mesh the
gear.
(4) When the Diff. lock control switch is at the OFF posi-
tion, the indicator light goes off.
Differential lock is released for the rear wheel at this
time.
(5) When the Diff. lock control switch is set to the FR/ RR position, the indicator lights (front side and rear
side) are turned on.
Differential lock is applied to both the front wheels
and rear wheels at this time.
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SR165−01
SR−2
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STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING
1053
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers \
indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
11. Tires (Improperly inflated)
12.Power steering fluid level (Low)
13.Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
14.Steering system joints (Worn)
15.Suspension arm ball joints (W orn)
16.Steering column (Binding)
17.Power steering vane pump
18.Power steering gearSA−3
SR−4 SA−4 −
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SR−21
SR−33
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA−3
SA−4 −
SR−33
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (W orn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (W orn)
5. Power steering gear−
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SR−7
SR−33
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR−4 −
SR−21
SR−33
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R12473
SR168−01
SR0097
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STEERING STEERING WHEEL
SR−7
1058
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead,
rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light fin-
ger pressure.
(b) Freeplay should not exceed the maximum. Maximum freeplay: 40 mm (1.58 in.)
If the freeplay exceeds the maximum, adjust it in the following
procedure.
2. ADJUST STEERING GEAR
(a) Point the front wheels straight ahead.
(b) Loosen the adjusting screw lock nut.
(c) Turn the cross shaft adjusting screw clockwise to de- crease steering wheel freeplay and counterclockwise to
increase it.
HINT:
Turn the adjusting screw in small increments and check the
freeplay between each adjustment.
(d) Turn the steering wheel half way around in both direc- tions.
(e) Check that the freeplay is correct and steering is smooth and without rough spots.
(f) Torque the adjusting screw lock nut (See page SR−41).
3. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR−11).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 8.3 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 73 in.·lbf)
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