2000 TOYOTA CAMRY suspension

APPENDIX ± TOYOTA TACOMA
U.S.A.ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transmission Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Transfer Gear Ratio H4 / L4
Differential Gear Ratio (Front / Rear)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
Extra Cab
Length mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height mm (in.)DLX
Cargo Space
Differential Gear Size (Front / Rear) in.
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TOYOTA TACOMA (PreRunner)
RZN196L-CRPDKAB VZN195L-CRPDKAB
5135 (202.2)

1690 (66.5), 1720 (67.7)*1, 1765 (69.5)*2

1705 (67.1), 1730 (68.1)*1

3095 (121.9)

1460 (57.5), 1500 (59.1)*
1

1455 (57.3), 1495 (58.9)*1

984 (38.7), 975 (38.4)*3

898 (35.4)

1088 (42.8)

690 (27.2)

1375 (54.1)

1355 (53.3)

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800 (31.5)

1240 (48.8)

280 (11.0), 315 (12.4)*
1

32, 35*1

24, 26*1

820 (1807) 870 (1917)
620 (1366)

1440 (3173) 1490 (3233)
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2315 (1050)

68 (18.0, 15.0)

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161 (100) 165 (103)
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38 (24) 41 (25)
71 (44) 75 (47)
107 (66) 103 (64)
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12.9 (42.3)

12.2 (40.0)

3RZ-FE 5VZ-FE
16-Valve, DOHC 24-Valve, DOHC
95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74) 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23)
2694 (164.3) 3378 (206.1)
9.5 : 1 9.6 : 1
SFI

91

112 / 4800 (150@4800) 142 / 4800 (190@4800)
240 / 4000 (177@4000) 298 / 3600 (220@3600)
12-55 12-48, 55*
4
840

1.4, 2.0*41.4, 1.8*4
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A340E

2.804

1.531

1.000

0.705

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2.393

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Ð / 3.909, 4.300*
1Ð / 3.909, 4.100*1
Ð/8º

Ventilated Disc

L.T. Drum

L.T. Drum

Tandem 8º + 9º

LSP & BV

Double Wishbone, Coil

Rigid Leaf

STD

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Rack and Pinion

19.4

Integral Type

*
3: Unladen Vehicle *1: With 31 x 10.5 R15 Tire or P265 / 75R15 Tire *2: With Wheel Opening Extention
*3: With Moon Roof *4: Option

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
Installation of electronic items such
as a mobile two±way radio, cassette
tape player or compact disc player
Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the front end struc-
ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
This front seat belt pretensioner system
has a service reminder indicator to inform
the driver of operating problems. If either
of the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags or
pretensioners. 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 ºACCº or
ºONº position, or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.

If either front seat belt does not retract
or can not be pulled out due to a
malfunction or activation of the preten-
sioner.

The front seat belt pretensioner assem-
bly or surrounding area has been dam-
aged.

The front and side parts of the vehicle
(shaded in the illustration) were in-
volved in an accident that did not
cause the seat belt pretensioners to
operate.

The front seat belt pretensioner assem-
bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

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Do not modify or remove any wir-
ing. Do not modify, remove, strike
or open any components such as
the steering wheel column cover,
front passenger airbag cover, front
passenger airbag, airbag sensor as-
sembly. Doing any of these may
cause sudden SRS airbag inflation
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious inju-
ries.NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic items such
as a mobile two±way radio, cassette
tape player or compact disc player
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the front end struc-
ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag
This SRS airbag system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver of
operating problems. If either of the
following conditions occurs, this indicates
a malfunction of the airbags. 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 ºACCº or
ºONº position, or remains on.

The light comes on while driving.

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic items such
as a mobile two±way radio, cassette
tape player or compact disc player
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the side structure of
the passenger compartment
Repairs made on or near the con-
sole or front seat
This SRS side airbag system has a
service reminder indicator to inform the
driver of operating problems. If either of
the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
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 ºACCº or
ºONº position, or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS side airbags have been in-
flated.

The portion of the doors (shaded in the
illustration) were involved in an acci-
dent that did not cause the SRS side
airbags to inflate.

The surface of the seats with the side
airbag (shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.

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Part 2
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA

Break±in period

Fuel

Operation in foreign countries

Three±way catalytic converters

Engine exhaust cautions

Facts about engine oil
consumption

Twin ground electrode
platinum±tipped spark plugs

Brake system

Brake pad wear limit indicators

Luggage stowage precautions

Your Toyota's identification

Theft prevention labels

Suspension and chassis

Types of tires
Break±in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break±in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:

Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

Run the engine at moderate speed be-
tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

Avoid full±throttle starts.

Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).

Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.

Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.

Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).
Fuel
FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix±ups, your
Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-
ing. The special nozzle on pumps with
unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger
standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas
will not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5±M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three±
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.

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Suspension and chassis
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chassis
with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It
can cause dangerous vehicle handling
characteristics, resulting in loss of
control.
Types of tires
Determine what kind of tires your ve-
hicle is originally equipped with.
1. Summer tires
Summer tires are high±speed capability
tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions.
Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires, sum-
mer tires are inadequate for driving on
snow±covered or icy roads. For driving on
snow±covered or icy roads, we recom-
mend using snow tires. If installing snow
tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions, as
well as for use all year round.
All season tires, however, do not have
adequate traction performance compared
with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also, all season tires fall short in accel-
eration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway
driving.CAUTION

Do not mix summer and all season
tires on your vehicle as this can
cause dangerous handling charac-
teristics, resulting in loss of con-
trol.

Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer 's designated tires, and
never mix tires or wheels of the
sizes different from the originally
equipped tires and wheels.

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PRE±TOWING SAFETY CHECK

Check that your vehicle remains level
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose±up or nose±down
condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload,worn suspension
or other possible causes.

Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it can not shift.

Check that your rear view mirrors con-
form to any applicable federal, state/
provincial or local regulation. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than when not tow-
ing. The three main causes of vehicle±
trailer accidents are driver error, exces-
sive speed and improper trailer loading.
Keep these in mind when towing:

Before starting out, check operation of
the lights and all vehicle±trailer connec-
tions. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and con-
nections. Before actually towing a trail-
er, practice turning, stopping and back-
ing with a trailer in an area away from
traffic until you learn the feel.

Backing with a trailer is difficult and
requires practice. Grip the bottom of
the steering wheel and move your hand
to the left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This pro-
cedure is generally opposite to that
when backing without a trailer). Also,
just turn the steering wheel a little at
a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged
turning. Have someone guide you when
backing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.

Because stopping distance may be in-
creased, vehicle±to±vehicle distance
should be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and
trailer length between you and the ve-
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.

Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-
tion. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, prevent excessive clutch
slippage by keeping engine rpm low
and not racing the engine. Always start
out in first gear.

Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.

Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.

Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.

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IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Chapter 7±3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see±
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Chapter 7±2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Chapter 7±3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Chapter 7±2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Chapter 7±2 for addi-
tional information.Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Chapter 7±2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See engine exhaust cautions in
Part 2.)Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip±offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:

Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

Appreciable loss of power

Strange engine noises

A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)

Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)

Flat±looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear

Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road

Strange noises related to suspension
movement

Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal;pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking

Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
Does your vehicle need
repairing?