1996 TOYOTA TERCEL flat tire

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- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflationTire sizeCold tire inflation
pressure
Tire size
155SR13 ASFront240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2, 34 psi)ressure 155SR13 AS Front
Rear
240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm, 34 si)
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)
Vehicle heightTire size
155SR13 ASFront
Rear
187.9 mm (7.40 in.)
253.2 mm (9.97 in.)
Front wheel align-
mentToe-in (Total)
Tie rod end left-right error0.1° ± 0.2° (1 ± 2 mm, 0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
ment
Camber
Left-right error-0°20' ± 45'
45' or less
Caster
Left-right error1°20' ± 45'
45' or less
Steering axis inclination
Left-right error12°10' ± 45'
45' or less
Wheel angle Inside wheel
Outside wheel35°55' ± 2°
32°10' (Reference)
Rear wheel align-Toe-in (Total)0.3° ± 0.3° (3 ± 3 mm, 0.12 ± 0.12 in.)Rear wheel align-
ment
Camber
Left-right error-0°30' ± 45'
45' or less
Front axleAxle bearing backlash0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) or lessFront axle
Axle hub deviation0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) or less
Front suspensionLower ball joint turning torque0.8 - 2.5 N´m (8 - 25 kgf´cm, 7 - 22 in.´lbf)
Rear axleBearing preload (turning)Add frictional force plus 0 - 11.8 N (0 - 1.2 kgf, 0 - 2.6 lbf)Rear axle
Axle hub axial play0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) or less

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(b) Check the idle speed.
(e) Check the shift linkage. (d) Check the throttle cable mark.
(f) Check the park/neutral position switch.
Check the engine and the torque converter clutch. (c) Check the fluid level and fluid condition.
STALL TEST
TIME LAG TEST PRELIMINARY CHECK
ROAD TEST HYDRAULIC TEST
MATRIX CHART (a) Check the tire inflation.
Measure the line pressure and make a basic check of fluid circuit.
Check if trouble lies within automatic transaxle. If noise or vibration occurs, the possible cause could
be with the compressor, engine, drive shaft and tires, etc. Check the automatic transaxle (each clutch, brake and gear) for wear.
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A132L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Troubles occurring with the automatic transaxle can be caused by either the engine or the transaxle
itself. These two areas should be checked before proceeding with troubleshooting.
(b) Troubleshooting should begin with the simplest operation, working up in order of difficulty, but first de-
termine whether the trouble lies within the engine or transaxle.
(c) Proceed with the inspection as follows:

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(b) Check the idle speed.
(e) Check the shift linkage. (d) Check the throttle cable mark.
(f) Check the park/neutral position switch.
Check the engine and the torque converter clutch. (c) Check the fluid level and fluid condition.
STALL TEST
TIME LAG TEST PRELIMINARY CHECK
ROAD TEST HYDRAULIC TEST
MATRIC CHART (a) Check the tire inflation.
Measure the line pressure and make a basic check of fluid circuit.
Check if trouble lies within automatic transaxle. If noise or vibration occurs, the possible cause could
be with the compressor, engine, and drive shaft tires, etc. Check the automatic transaxle (each clutch, brake and gear) for wear.
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- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A242L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A242L)
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Troubles occurring with the automatic transaxle can be caused by either the engine or the transaxle
itself. These 2 areas should be checked before proceeding with troubleshooting.
(b) Troubleshooting should begin with the simplest operation, working up in order of difficulty degree but
first determine whether the trouble lies within the engine or the transaxle.
(c) Proceed with the inspection as follows:

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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
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SA-10
SA-39
SR-34
SR-46
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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
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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
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SA-24
SA-44

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and for the proper inflation pres-
sure.
Cold inflation pressure
Tire sizeFront
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
155SR13 AS240 (2.4, 34)225 (2.25, 32)
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Unbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less

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- STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-6
SR-3
SA-4
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SA-36
-
SR-46
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
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SR-46
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-36
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SA-10
SR-46
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering gearSR-6
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SR-46

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- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
COMBINATION METER
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER ON-VEHICLE
Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer for allowable indication error and check the operation
of the odometer.
HINT:
Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indication error.
If error is excessive, replace the speedometer.
USA (mph)CANADA (km/h)
Standard indication Allowable rangeStandard indication Allowable range
20 18 - 24 20 16 - 26
40 38 - 45 40 38 - 48
60 59 - 67 60 56 - 69
80 79 - 88 80 76 - 90
100 100 - 110 100 96 - 110
120 114 - 131
140 134 - 152
160 152 - 174
2. INSPECT TACHOMETER
(a) Connect a tune-up test tachometer, and start the engine.
NOTICE:
Reversing the connection of the tachometer will damage the transistors and diodes inside. When re-
moving or installing the tachometer, be careful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
DC 13.5 V 25°C (68°F)
Standard indication (rpm)Allowable range (rpm)
700610 - 750
3,0002,850 - 3,150
5,0004,850 - 5,150
7,0006,790 - 7,210
If error is excessive, replace the tachometer.