2000 TOYOTA CAMRY suspension

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION ± PG027-02December 4, 2002
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NOTE:
Be sure to check the table for the
applicable inspection type based on
the vehicle model.
Refer to the table for the standard
free play values.
1. Inspect Lower Ball Joint Free Play
A. Move the hub up and down by
hand (most models with wishbone
suspension):
a. Remove the tire.
b. Install the 2 lug nuts.
c. Inspect the free play while
moving the lug nuts up and
down at a force of 67 lbf
(294 N, 30 kgf).
B. Move the lower arm using a lever
(some models with double
wishbone type suspension):
a. Lift up the vehicle.
b. Place the tip of the lever to the
wheel and inspect the free
play while moving the lower
arm up and down.
C. Move the lower arm by hand (all
models with strut type suspension
and some models with wishbone
type suspension):
a. Lift up the vehicle.
b. Inspect the free play while
moving the lower arm up and
down at a force of 67 lbf
(294 N, 30 kgf).
On±Vehicle
Inspection

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2. Inspect Upper Ball Joint Free Play
A. Move the upper arm by hand
(models with the LOWER control
arm linked by a torsion bar, and
all models using a coil spring).
a. Remove the front tire.
b. Inspect the free play while
moving the upper arm up and
down at a force of 67 lbf
(294 N, 30 kgf).
B. Move the tire with a lever (models
with the UPPER control arm
linked by a torsion bar).
a. Lift up the vehicle.
b. Place the lever under the tire,
and inspect the free play while
lifting the tire using a wooden
stick, etc., as a fulcrum.
3. Inspect the Suspension Arm Ball
Joint Free Play
A. Lift up the vehicle.
B. Inspect the free play while moving
the control arm by hand.
(Reference)
Free Play Inspection Method
(Gauge Installation)
Position the dial gauge between the
arm (upper or lower) and the knuckle,
and measure free play.
(This illustration shows how to
measure free play for vehicles with
double wishbone type suspension
with coil spring.)
4. Inspect Ball Joint Dust Cover
Check for cracks and grease leaks on
the dust cover (boots).On±Vehicle
Inspection
(Continued)

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Inspect Ball Joint Turning Torque
Move the stud back and forth 5 times,
and then turn the stud continuously at
3±5 seconds per turn, and measure the
turning torque at the 5th turn.
HINT:
Refer to the table for standard values
for the turning torque. Turning
Torque
Inspection

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SS002±99Title:
1999 SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Models:
All '98 & '99 Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
July 9, 1999

This TSB contains information regarding Special Service Tools (SSTs) distributed or
added to the SST program during 1999 model year. Both the Essential and Available
SSTs are listed by tool number, tool name, and model application.
Special Service Tools can be ordered through the Toyota SST Program by calling
1±800±933±8335.
All 1998 and 1999 MY Toyota Vehicles.
1999 ESSENTIAL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
TOOL NUMBERTOOL NAMEAPPLICATION
09521±25021±1Rear Axle Shaft Puller AttachmentLand Cruiser
09631±12090Seal Ring ToolLand Cruiser
09710±28012±01Front Suspension Bushing Tool SetLand Cruiser
02002±02XXXHaweka Flange Plate
Note: XXX is Spindle Shaft Size
Land Cruiser
09950±60030±01Replacer Set #3Land Cruiser
09999±00310Toyota Spare Tire Lock KitLand Cruiser,
T100, Tacoma
09999±00305
Part of Kit #
09999±00310Spare Tire Lock Adapter
(Toyota/Lexus Dual Dealers)T100
09268±21010±01Fuel Hose PullerCorolla ('99)
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
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ST004±00Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 ± '00 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
June 16, 2000

Some 1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 ± 2000 Solara vehicles may
experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition,
production parts have been changed.
1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced)
1999 ± 2000 model year Solara
MODELSTARTING VIN
NAP Camry
4T1BG2*K*YU668756
4T1BG2*K*YU986504
4T1BF2*K*YU104860
4T1BF2*K*YU947590
Solara2T1C*2*P*YC359722
MODELPREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAME
Camry
and
Solara
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
or
45503±39135
45503±39135Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly
HINT:
A quick reference in differentiating
between the previous and new parts is
that the previous Rack End Shaft is
BLACK and the current part is GRAY.Previous Part (BLACK SHAFT)
Current Part (GRAY SHAFT)
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
444631R & R Power Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly (One Side)2.2
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
9199
Combo Code AOther Side0.5
45503 39055
or
45503±39135
9199
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
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ST008-01Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 ± '00 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
December 21, 2001

TSB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSB updates ST004±00 dated June 16, 2000.
Revised text is red
and underlined.
Some 1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 ± 2000 Solara vehicles may
experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition,
production parts have been changed.
1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced) vehicles.
1999 ± 2000 model year Solara vehicles.
MODELSTARTING VIN
NAP Camry
4T1BG2#K#YU668756
4T1BG2#K#YU986504
4T1BF2#K#YU104860
4T1BF2#K#YU947590
Solara2T1C#2#P#YC359722
MODELPREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAME
Camry
and
Solara
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
or
45503±39135
45503±39135Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly
NOTE:
Current service parts may be GRAY or BLACK in color.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
444631R & R Power Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly (One Side)2.245503±09030
or
45503±39055
9199
Combo Code AOther Side0.5
45503 39055
or
45503±39135
9199
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
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SU001±00Title:
FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '99 Avalon & '97 ± '00 Camry
Technical Service
BULLETIN
January 21, 2000

TSB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSB updates SU002±99 dated September 3, 1999.
Revised text is red
and underlined.
To eliminate a noise occurrence from the front suspension on washboard type road
surfaces, the suspension support has been changed.
1997 ± 1999 Model Year Avalon and 1997 ± 2000
Camry vehicles.
The rubber bushing shape of the
suspension support has been changed.
MODELSTARTING VIN
Avalon4T1BF1*B*XU353593
JPP
Camry
JT2BF2*K*Y0237757
JT2BG2*K*Y0386559
NAP
Camry
4T1BF2*K*YU092142
4T1BF2*K*YU934448
4T1BG2*K*YU623567
4T1BG2*K*YU925151
PREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAMEQUANTITY
Avalon
48603±3302048603±33010Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension RH1
48609±3312048609±33110Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension LH1
Camry
48603±3302048603±33021Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension RH1
48609±3312048609±33121Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension LH1
OP CODECOMBODESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
AR & R Suspension Support (RH and LH)
431451BAdjust Toe±In2.148603±330209199
CAdjust Camber
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
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SU001-02Title:
REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP
Models:
'97 ± '01 Camry, '00 ± '02 Avalon &
'99 ± '02 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
March 1, 2002

When replacing the rear hub bearing assemblies on 1997 ± 2001 model year Camry,
2000 ± 2002 Avalon and 1999 ± 2002 Solara vehicles, replace the O±ring.
1997 ± 2001 model year Camry vehicles.
2000 ± 2002 model year Avalon vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.
1999 ± 2002 model year Solara vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.
MODELSTARTING VIN
Avalon4T1BF28B#2U223623
Solara2T1##2#P#2C005335
PART NUMBERPART NAME
90301±63006O±Ring
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty±±±±
REMOVAL
1. Remove Rear Wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgfcm, 76 ftlbf)
2. With Disc Brake:
Remove Brake Caliper and Disc.
A. Remove the brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgfcm, 34 ftlbf)
B. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. With Drum Brake:
Remove Brake Drum.
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