2000 TOYOTA CAMRY suspension

SS04X±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±61
224 Author: Date:
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
FRONT:
Hub nut1031,05076
Tie rod end lock nut7475054
Steering knuckle x Shock absorber2112,150156
Steering knuckle x Brake caliper1071,09079
Steering knuckle x Tie rod end4950036
Axle hub x Drive shaft2943,000217
Lower ball joint x Lower suspension arm1271,30094
Lower ball joint x Steering knuckle1231,25090
Steering knuckle x Disc brake dust cover8.38574 in.´lbf
Drive shaft center bearing lock bolt3233024
Suspension support x Body8082059
Suspension support x Piston rod4950036
ABS speed sensor set bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
Flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber2930022
Lower suspension arm set bolt2062,100152
Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member1919514
Stabilizer bar link set bolt3940029
REAR:
Hub nut1031,05076
No.2 lower suspension arm lock nut5657041
Brake caliper x Rear axle carrier4747534
Axle hub bearing set bolt8082059
Shock absorber x Rear axle carrier New nut
Reused nut (apply engine oil the threads)255
1962,600
2,000188
145
Flexible hose x Shock absorber2930022
ABS speed sensor set bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber5.55649 in.´lbf
Rear side seatback set bolt1818513
Suspension support x Body3940029
Suspension support x Piston rod4950036
Exhaust center pipe set nut5657041
Parking brake cable set bolt5.45548 in.´lbf
Lower suspension arm x Suspension member1811,850134
Lower suspension arm x Rear axle carrier1811,850134
Strut rod x Body11 31,15083
Strut rod x Rear axle carrier11 31,15083
Suspension member x Body5152038
Suspension member lower stopper sub±assembly x Body3839028
Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member1919514
Stabiliser bar link set nut3940029

SR06C±01
SR±2
± STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
2097 Author: Date:
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 vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA±2
SR±5
SR±3
SA±4
±
SA±45
±
SR±18
SR±31
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA±2
SA±4
±
SR±31
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±45
±
SA±10
SR±31
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR±5
±
SR±18
SR±31

SA077±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
SA±1
1952 Author: Date:
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 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. Suspension parts (Worn)
6. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA±2
SA±4
SA±7
±
SA±10
±
±
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)±
SA±33
SA±56
SA±33
SA±56
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)SA±2
SA±47
SA±69
SA±33
SA±56
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheels (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joints (Worn)
6. Hub bearings (Worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA±2
SA±2
SA±33
SA±56
SA±4
SA±7
SA±43
SA±10
±
±
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheels (Out of balance)
3. Suspension parts (Worn)
4. Shock absorber (Worn)SA±2
SA±2
±
SA±33
SA±56

R03031
SA078±01
R15157
Front
R07928
SA±2
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
1953 Author: Date:
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold inflation pressure:
Normal driving
Tire sizeFront, Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
P195/70R14 90S, 90H210 (2.1, 30)
P205/65R15 92H*1 220 (2.2, 32)
*2 200 (2.0, 29)
*1: For all loads including full rated loads
*
2: For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
Trailer towing
Tire sizeFront, Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
P195/70R14 90S*1 210 (2.1, 30)
*2 240 (2.4, 36)
P205/65R15 92H*1 220 (2.2, 32)
*2 240 (2.4, 36)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 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.
Imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less

W03084
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA±3
1954 Author: Date:
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in the 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

Check front and rear of the vehicle for bounce

W03085
Front
R03030
Rear
SA079±01
Z03382
SA3213
AB
C D
Front SA±4
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1955 Author: Date:
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Tire sizeFront*1 mm (in.)Rear*2 mm (in.)
195/70R14212 (8.35)264 (10.39)
205/65R15215 (8.46)266 (10.49)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower
suspension arm mounting bolt.
*
2: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the strut rod mounting
bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specification.
If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust
it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE
ONTO VEHICLE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL
ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
5S±FE1MZ±FE
Camber
Left±right error±0°36' ± 45'
(±0.6° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less±0°37' ± 45'
(±0.62° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Caster
Left±right error2°10' ± 45'
(2.17° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less2°11' ± 45'
(2.18° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Left±right error13°01' ± 45'
(13.02° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less13°04' ± 45'
(13.07° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spec-
ification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the
suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in
(Total)A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
C ± D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe±in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack
ends.

W03086
F02267
1
2
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
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±5
1956 Author: Date:
5. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe±in.
(a) Remove the front wheels and speed sensor clamp.
(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.
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
HINT:

Try to adjust the camber to the center value.

Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' ± 30' (0.1° ± 0.5°).
If the camber is not within the specification, using the table be-
low, estimate for 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.

W03088
SA0028
A: Inside
B: Outside AB
Front BA SA±6
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1957 Author: Date:
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.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe±in to the center value.

Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends
is the same.
Rack end length difference:
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and install the clip it.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Tire sizeInside wheelOutside wheel

195/70R1437°12' ± 2°
(37.2° ± 2°)32°21'
(32.45°)
205/65R1535°47' ± 2°
(35.78° ± 2°)31°25'
(31.42°)
If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left
and right rack end length.