2000 TOYOTA 4RUNNER front differential

2632000 4Runner (OM35762U)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With the lever/button type front drive
control
1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
With the lever type front drive control
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W- 90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Four- wheel drive models
Front
1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear
With rear differential lock system
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Without rear differential lock system
2.45 (2.6, 2.2)Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Front
SAE 75W- 90
Rear
Above -18
C (0
F)
SAE 90
Below -18
C (0
F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Propeller shafts:
Spiders
Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint
Molybdenum- disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (2.9)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
7Ð9 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
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2652000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Engine compartment
(with daytime running light system)
5. DOME 15 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light,
clock, car audio system, gauges and
meters, ignition switch light, vanity mir-
ror light, daytime running light
6. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem
7. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8. HEAD(RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight,
gauges and meters
9. HEAD(LH) 10 A: Left- hand headlight
Instrument panel
10. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights
11. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
12. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror heaters
13. DEFOG 15 A: Back window defogger
14. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
15. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
16. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand head-
light (high beam), gauges and meters17. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (high beam)
18. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (low beam)
19. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (low beam)
20. ECU- IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti- lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, power antenna, power window,
electric moon roof, power back window,
back window defogger, back window
wiper
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, power door lock control sys-
tem, back window defogger, horns,
theft deterrent system
23. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four- wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
24. ACC 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, clock, power rear view mirror
control, cigarette lighter, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, power outlets, theft deter-
rent system
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1. Clutch start cancel switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch, and
front fog light switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Back window and rear view mirror
defoggers switch
5. Driving pattern selector button
6. Clock
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Power back window switch
9. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light
10. Front passenger 's seat belt reminder
light
11. Air conditioning controls
12. Car audio
13. Ashtray
14. Power outlets
15. Cigarette lighter
16. OUT/Tº (outside temperature) button
17. Ignition switch
18. Cruise control switch
19. Rear differential lock switch
20. Instrument panel light control knob
21. Power rear view mirror control switch
(without power windows)
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932000 4Runner (OM35762U)
If the following conditions occur, this
indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact your Toyota deal-
er as soon as possible to service the
vehicle.

The light does not come on with the
ignition key turned to ONº, or remains
on.

The light comes on while driving.
If the light lit during driving goes out and
does not come on again, it is a normal
operation.
However, it is a normal operation for the
light to be on with rear differential locked.
At this time, the anti- lock brake system
does not operate.
With rear differential lock: However, it is
a normal operation for the light to be on
with rear differential locked. At this time,
the anti- lock brake system does not oper-
ate.(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
(j) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ACCº or
ONº position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means the
system of the airbag and front seat belt
pretensioner are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ACCº or
ONº position or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.(k) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver 's door with
the ignition key in the ACCº or LOCKº
position.
(l) Unengaged Parkº Warning
Light
( four- wheel drive vehicles
with automatic transmission)
This light warns that the transmission
Parkº mechanism is not engaged. If the
front drive control lever is in the Nº posi-
tion while the selector lever is in the Pº
position, the transmission will disengage
and the wheels will not lock.
CAUTION
To restore the park function, shift the
front drive control lever out of Nº,
or the vehicle can move.
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Use the front drive control lever and
4WDº button to select the transfer and
center differential modes.
H2º mode (high speed position, two-
wheel drive): Lever at H2´H4º, 4WDº
button left out
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-
surfaced roads. This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and least wear and
better vehicle control.
H4º mode (high speed position, four-
wheel drive, center differential un-
locked): Lever at H2´H4º, 4WDº button
pushed in
Use this for normal driving on all types of
roads, from dry hard- surfaced roads to
wet, icy or snow- covered roads. This
position provides greater traction than
two- wheel drive.H4Lº mode (high speed position, four-
wheel drive, center differential locked):
Lever at H4Lº
Use this for greater traction when you
experience a loss of power, such as
wheel slipping, in the H2´H4º (four- wheel
drive) mode.
Nº mode (neutral position): Lever at
Nº
No power is delivered to the wheels. The
vehicle must be stopped.
L4Lº mode (low speed position, four-
wheel drive, center differential locked):
Lever at L4Lº
Use this for maximum power and traction.
Use L4Lº mode for hard pulling in situa-
tions the vehicle cannot negotiate even in
the H4Lº mode.
The indicator shows which transfer and
center differential mode the vehicle is in.
See (c) Shifting procedureº for further in-
structions.
Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels
(b) A.D.D. (automatic
disconnecting differential)
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NOTICE
Do not drive on a dry paved surface
in H4Lº mode. This may damage the
locking mechanism and the drive sys-
tem.
To shift from H4Lº to H2´H4º move
the front drive control lever.
This can be done at any vehicle speed.
If the indicator light flashes when you shift
the transfer into H2´H4º, drive straight
ahead while accelerating or decelerating,
or drive in reverse.
SHIFTING BETWEEN H4Lº AND L4Lº
To shift from H4Lº to L4Lº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission in Nº.
With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, move the front drive control lever.
NOTICE
Do not drive on a dry paved surface
in H4Lº or L4Lº mode. This may
damage the locking mechanism and
the drive system.
To shift from L4Lº to H4Lº, stop the
vehicle and put the transmission in Nº.
With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, move the front drive control lever.
NOTICE
Do not drive on a dry paved surface
in H4Lº or L4Lº mode. This may
damage the locking mechanism and
the drive system.
Rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock system is pro-
vided for use only when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or
ragged surface.
This differential lock system is effective in
case one of the rear wheels is spinning.
Before using the rear differential lock sys-
tem, first shift the front drive control into
L4º (lever type) or L4Lº (lever/button
type) to see if it works. If this has no
effect, additionally use the rear differential
lock system.
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The differential will also unlock if you shift
the front drive control lever out of L4º
(lever type) or L4Lº (lever/button type).
Never forget to turn off the switch after
using this feature.
To check the indicator bulb, turn the igni-
tion key to the ONº position, but do not
start the engine.
CAUTION
Do not keep driving with the differen-
tial lock switch on.
Parking brake
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-
ing power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the parking
brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly,
press the thumb button, and lower.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
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