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MA02M-05
- MAINTENANCEBODY
MA-9
47 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
BODY
INSPECTION
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
(a) Tighten the front seat-to-body mounting bolts.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(b) Under Severe Conditions:
In addition to the above maintenance items, check for
loose or missing nuts and bolts on the steering system,
drive train, suspension system, fuel tank mounts, engine
mounts, etc.
2. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:
Hood:
Auxiliary catch operates properly
Hood locks securely when closed
Front and rear doors:
Door lock operates properly
Doors close properly
Luggage compartment door:
Door lock operates properly
Seats:
Seat  adjusts easily and locks securely in any posi-
tion
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding-down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test:
Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Check that the brakes work properly and do not
drag.
(b) Be sure to deliver a clean car. 
Especially check the steering wheel, shift lever knob, all
switch knobs, door handles and seats. 
     
        
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EM9410
1
2 3
45
6
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER BLOCK
EM-91
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
(b) Install the flywheel on the crankshaft.
(c) Install and uniformly tighten the mounting bolts, in several
passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 90 N´m (900 kgf´cm, 65 ft´lbf)
25. A/T:
INSTALL DRIVE PLATE (See step 24)
26. M/T:
INSTALL CLUTCH DISC AND COVER 
     
        
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CL061-01
CL0288Matchmarks
N00413
- CLUTCHCLUTCH UNIT
CL-15
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE TRANSAXLE FROM ENGINE
(See page MX-4)
2. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER AND DISC
(a) Place matchmarks on the flywheel and clutch cover.
(b) Loosen  each set bolt one turn at a time until spring tension
is released.
(c) Remove the set bolts, and pull off the clutch cover with the
clutch disc.
NOTICE:
Do not drop the clutch disc.
3. REMOVE RELEASE BEARING AND FORK FROM
TRANSAXLE
Remove the release bearing together with the fork and then
separate  them. 
     
        
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CL063-03
Q06681
Flywheel Side
CL0291
1.4
MatchmarksSST 7 3
6
2.58
Q06392
SST
N00415
CL0653
- CLUTCHCLUTCH UNIT
CL-17
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CLUTCH DISC AND CLUTCH COVER ON
FLYWHEEL
(a) Insert SST in the clutch disc, and then set them.
SST 09301-00210
(b) Align the matchmark on the clutch cover and flywheel.
(c) Torque the bolts on the clutch cover in the order shown.
Torque: 19 N´m (195 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the No.1 and No.2 bolts.
2. CHECK DIAPHRAGM SPRING TIP ALIGNMENT
Using a dial indicator with roller instrument, check the dia-
phragm spring tip alignment.
Maximum non-alignment: 0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
If alignment is not as specified, using SST, adjust the dia-
phragm spring tip alignment.
SST 09333-00013
3. APPLY MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE LITHIUM BASE
GREASE (NLGI NO.2)
(a) Apply release hub grease to these parts:
Release fork and hub contact point
Release fork and push rod contact point
Release fork pivot point
(b) Apply clutch spline grease.
Clutch disc spline
HINT:
Recommended grease part number 08887-01706 (100 g).
4. INSTALL RELEASE BEARING AND FORK TO TRANS-
AXLE
Install the bearing to the release fork, and then install them to
the transaxle.
5. INSTALL TRANSAXLE TO ENGINE 
(See page MX-6) 
     
        
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MX07F-04
Q06439
Z1891017 mm Head
Starter Set Bolt
Q06443
Q09187
Filler Plug
Oil Level
0 - 5 mm
Drain Plug MX-4
- MANUAL TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BATTERY AND AIR CLEANER CASE AS-
SEMBLY WITH AIR HOSE
2. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER AND LINE
CLAMP
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and release cylinder line clamp.
Torque: 12 N´m (120 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
3. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 ground cables from
the transaxle side and engine left mounting bracket side.
4. DISCONNECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH CONNEC-
TOR
5. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 clips and washers.
(b) Remove the 2 clips from the cables.
6. REMOVE STARTER SET BOLT
Remove the 2 set bolts of the starter from the transaxle upper
side.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
7. REMOVE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLT
Remove the 3 bolts of transaxle case upper side.
Torque:
17 mm head: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
8. INSTALL ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
10. RAISE VEHICLE
NOTICE:
Make sure that the vehicle is securely supported.
11. REMOVE LH AND RH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
12. DRAIN TRANSAXLE OIL
Oil grade: API GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity: SAE 75W-90
Capacity: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 Imp. qts)
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
13. REMOVE LH AND RH DRIVE SHAFTS
(See page SA-17) 
     
        
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AT8103
Neutral Basic Line
Groove
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A132L)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM (A132L)
AX-5
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
(2) Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between each
terminal shown below when the shift lever is put in
each position.
(h) Adjust the shift control cable.
(1) Remove the engine under cover.
(2) Loosen the nut on the control shaft lever.
(3) Push the control shaft lever fully toward the right
side of the vehicle.
(4) Return the lever 2 notches to the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
(5) Set the shift lever to the N position.
(6) While holding the lever lightly toward the ºRº posi-
tion side, tighten the swivel nut.
(i) Adjust the park/neutral position switch.
If the engine will start with the shift selector in any position other
than the N or P position, adjustment is required.
(1) Loosen  the park/neutral position switch bolts and
set the shift selector to the N position.
(2) Align the groove with neutral basic line.
(3) Hold the switch in the position and tighten the bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(j) Inspect the idle speed.
Idle speed:
750 ± 50 rpm (In the N position and A/C OFF)
3. MEASURE STALL TEST
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and the engine by measuring the
maximum engine speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80°C (122 - 176 °F).
Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
(1) Check the front and rear wheels.
(2) Connect the tachometer to the engine.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake. 
     
        
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F03984
R15511
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA-5
821 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
5. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
(a) Remove the front wheels.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
(c) Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
(e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of
the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber
adjustment is required.
Adjusting value: 0°06' - 0°30'
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 245 N´m (2,500 kgf´cm, 181 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
Camber
Left-right  error-0°20' ± 45'
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
Try to adjust the camber to the center value.
Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°). 
     
        
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F01195
Bolt
Adjusting
ValueSet Bolt
15'
30'Adjusting Bolt90105-15001 90105-15004 90105-15005 90105-15006
45'
1°00'
1°15'
1°30'121212121 Dot 2 Dots 3 Dots
W00533
W00533
SA-6
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
822 Author: Date:
1996 TERCEL   (RM440U)
If the camber is not within the specification, using the table be-
low, estimate of how much additional camber adjustment will be
required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
(i) Follow the above mentioned steps again. Between step
(b) and (c), exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.
6. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the boot clamps.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust
the toe-in.
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0.1° ± 0.2°
C - D: 1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
Make sure that the lengths of the left and right rack ends
are the same.
Tie rod end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or
less
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 47 N´m (480 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
(e) Place the boots on the seat and install the clamps to them.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.