1996 TOYOTA TERCEL steering

SA10Z-04
- SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
SA-1
817 Author
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely case
of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/pulls
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
4. Hub bearings (Worn)
5. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)
6. Suspension parts (Worn)SA-2
SA-4
SA-8
-
SA-10
SA-39
SR-34
SR-46
-
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)-
SA-24
SA-44
SA-24
SA-44
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Rear axle beam)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)SA-2
SA-54
SA-24
SA-44
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheels (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joint (Worn)
6. Hub bearing (Worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA-2
SA-2
SA-24
SA-4
SA-34
SA-10
-
SR-34
SR-46
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Suspension parts (Worn)
4. Shock absorber (Worn)SA-2
SA-4
SA-8
-
SA-24
SA-44

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
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4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check for oil leaks

Check mounting bushings for wear

Bounce front and rear of the vehicle

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RearSA23E-01
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C D
Front SA-4
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Tire sizeFrontRear
155SR13187.9 mm (7.40 in.)253.2 mm (9.97 in.)
Front measuring point:
Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension
arm front mounting bolt.
Rear measuring point:
Measure from the ground to the center of the axle beam mount-
ing bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specification.
If the vehicle height is not the specification, try to adjust it by
pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR
ONTO WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instruction of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
Camber
Left-right error-0°20' ± 45'
45' (0.75°) or less
Caster
Left-right error1°20' ± 45
45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Left-right error12°10' ± 45'
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spec-
ification, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck
the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
4. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0.1° ± 0.2°
C - D: 1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specification, adjust by the tie rod
end.

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Inside wheel35°55' ± 2°
Reference: Outside wheel32°10'
If the wheel angles differ from the standard specifications, in-
spect the toe-in.

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SA-10
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. w/ ABS
REMOVE BOLT AND ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 7.8 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 69 in.´lbf)
3. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 88 N´m (900 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Remove the disc.
4. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION
Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the
axle hub, and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
5. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATION
Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the
axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
6. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Install the brake disc and caliper.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(c) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 N´m (2,200 kgf´cm, 159 ft´lbf)
(d) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
7. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB-
SORBER
Torque: 245 N´m (2,500 kgf´cm, 181 ft´lbf)
HINT:

Do not remove the 2 bolts.

Coat the nut's thread with engine oil.

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
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9. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
10. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on lower side of the shock
absorber.
(b) Remove the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal with the drive shaft.

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
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2. REMOVE INNER OIL SEAL
Using a screwdriver, remove the inner oil seal.
3. REMOVE DUST COVER SET BOLTS
Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 3 bolts.
4. REMOVE AXLE HUB AND DUST COVER
(a) Using SST, remove the axle hub from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09520-00031
(b) Remove the dust cover.
5. REMOVE INNER RACE (OUTSIDE) FROM AXLE HUB
Using SST and a press, remove the inner race from the axle
hub.
SST 09631-12040, 09950-00020
6. REMOVE OUTER OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the outer oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
7. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Place the inner race on the outside of the bearing.

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09223- 15020, 09950- 60010 (09951- 00650),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)