2000 TOYOTA CAMRY rear suspension

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION Ð OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES3
OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES
An engine that is based on the 5S-FE engine, yet uses natural gas, has been developed in order to reduce
exhaust emissions and the amount of CO
2 discharge. A model that uses this alternative fuel engine has been
added to the Camry lineup. The characteristics of the new model are listed below.
1. Exterior
A CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) mark is affixed to the luggage compartment door.
2. 5S-FNE Engine
Based on the 5S-FE gasoline engine, the 5S-FNE engine uses compressed natural gas. The fuel lines have
been designed exclusively for compressed natural gas application.
3. A140E Automatic Transaxle
The gear ratio of the differential has been changed to accommodate the performance of the 5S-FNE engine.
4. Brakes
Basically, the same brakes used on the 5S-FE engine model are used on the CNG model, except that the
size of the front brakes has been changed.
5. Suspension
To accommodate the weight increase of the rear section of the vehicle as a result of having the fuel tank
installed in the luggage compartment, the specification of the springs used in the rear suspension has been
changed to realize excellent riding comfort, stability, and controllability.
6. Tire
P205/65 R 15 tire is used.
7. Body

To install the fuel tank in the front area of the luggage compartment, the upper back panel has been
cut out.

A performance rod that joins the tops of the right and left rear suspension strut towers has been adopted.

The shape of the rear floor pan has been changed to prevent the luggage compartment capacity from
being reduced as a result of the installation of the fuel tank in the luggage compartment.
8. Seat
A fixed type seat back is used for the rear seat.
9. Seat Belt
2-point NR (Non-Retractor) seat belt is used for the rear center seat.
10. SRS Airbag
A signal that causes the supply of fuel to be cut off during a frontal collision is output by the airbag sensor
assembly to the ECM.

NEW FEATURES Ð BODY 6
BODY
DESCRIPTION
To install the fuel tank in the front area of the luggage compartment, the upper back panel has been
cut.
To prevent reducing the rigidity of the body due to the upper back panel that has been cut out, as well
as for installing the fuel tank, rear seat back, and package tray trim, a performance rod is used for joining
both rear suspension strut towers.
The luggage door support has been changed from the torsion bar to the damper stay type.
To prevent reducing the capacity of the luggage compartment due to the installation of the fuel tank
in the luggage compartment, the shape of the rear floor pan has been changed.
A ± A Cross Section
167CN16
Performance Rod
167CN17
167CN18
Cut Area
Dumper Stay
Rear Floor Pan for
Gasoline Engine Model
Main Muffler
for Gasoline
Engine Model
Rear Floor Pan for
CNG Engine Model
A
A

APPENDIX
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Rear
Model Code
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)4-Door Sedan
ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
Tread
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head Room
Front mm (in.)
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., Imp. gal)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Acceleration
Wall to Wall m (ft.) 0 to 100 km/h sec.
Valve Mechanism
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 TypeFront
Front
Rear Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Chassis
U.S.A.
Shoulder Room
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)0 to 400 m sec.
Engine
Electrical
Engine Type
Bore
Stroke mm (in.)
Differential Gear Ratio (Final) Counter Gear RatioIn Fifth
In Reverse Transmission Gear
RatioIn Third
In Fourth In First
In Second
Clutch Type
Transaxle TypeStarter Output kW Generator Output Watts Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr. Carburetor Type Compression Ratio Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N´m/rpm (lb-ft@rpm) Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW/rpm (HP@rpm)
Engine
3rd Gear km/h (mph)
4th Gear km/h (mph) 1st Gear km/h (mph)
2nd Gear km/h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Luggage Compartment Capacity
28
MAJOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LE
SXV23L-AEPNCA
4785 (188.4)
1780 (70.1)
1420 (55.9)
2670 (105.1)
1545 (60.8)
1520 (59.8)
980 (38.6)
940 (37.0)
1102 (43.4)
901 (35.5)
1427 (56.2)
1425 (56.1)
970 (38.2)
1140 (44.9)
130 (5.1)
165
165
860 (1896)
595 (1312)
1455 (3208)
970 (2140)
950 (2095)
1920 (4235)
135 (35.7, 29.2)*1, 43 (11.4. 9.5)*2
0.332 m3 *3, 8.921 ft3
*4
180 (112)
Ð
Ð
Ð
66 (41)
119 (74)
Ð
Ð
11.9 (39.0)
11.4 (37.4)
5S-FNE
16-Valve, DOHC
87.0
91.0 (3.43
3.58)
2164 (132.0)
11.0 : 1
SFI
130
88/5200 (118/5200)
178/2400 (131/2400)
12 ± 55
960
1.4
Ð
A140E
2.810
1.549
1.000
0.706
Ð
2.296
0.945
4.176
Ventilated Disc
L.T. Drum
Drum
Tandem 8º + 9º
Dual-P Valve
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
STD
STD
Rack and Pinion
17.4 : 1
Integral Type
*: Unladed Vehicle
*
1: Water Volume
*2: Equivalent Gasoline Capacity
*3: VDA
*4: SAE Suitcase

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOGS22Engine Valves
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if
necessary. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for
cracks, deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band
and Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking
connections. Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and
replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re- tighten the seat mounting bolts and front/rear suspension
member retaining bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with
lithium- base chassis grease and the double cardan joint with
molybdenum- disulfide lithium- base chassis grease, and re-
torque the flange bolts. Only a qualified technician should
re- torque the flange bolts.
Spark Plugs
Install new plugs of the same type as originally equipped. A
qualified technician should perform this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired immediately by a qualified technician.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

Q10054
RH Fender Apron seal
RR Engine Mounting
Stabilizer Bar
10 (100, 7)RH Rear
Lower Brace
Steering Return Pipe
19 (195, 14)
FR Engine Mounting
Stabilizer Bar Link
Front Suspension
Member


Front Exhaust Pipe
RH Front Lower Brace
LH Engine Mounting
66 (670, 48)
64 (650, 47)
39 (400, 29)
181 (1,850, 134)
LH Rear Lower Brace
32 (330, 24)
36 (370, 27)
181 (1,850, 134)
127 (1,300, 94)80 (820, 59)
TMC Made : 80 (820, 59)
TMMK Made :
Green Color Bolt : 66 (670, 48)
Silver Color Bolt : 44 (450, 32)
TMC Made : 80 (820, 59)
TMMK Made :
Green Color Bolt : 66 (670, 48)
Silver Color Bolt : 44 (450, 32)LH Front
Lower Brace
36 (370, 27)181 (1,850, 134)
56 (570, 41)





Gasket
62 (630, 46)
Tie Rod End
Lock Nut Cap
Engine Under CoverLH Fender Liner
Gasket


Exhaust Pipe No.1 Support Bracket
33 (330, 24)
33 (330, 24)
Exhaust Pipe
ClampLH Fender Liner
LH Fender Apron Seal

Cotter Pin
49 (500, 36)
294 (3,000, 217)
Center Engine Under Cover
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non±reusable part AX±18
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A140E)AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1911 Author: Date:

A02188
Engine Moving Control Rod
Engine and
Transaxle Assembly
Front Engine
Mounting Insulator
RH Drive Shaft
Lower Suspension ArmLH Drive Shaft No.2 RH Engine
Mounting BracketRear Engine
mounting
Insulator
Transaxle
Shift
Control
Cable
(A/T)
Tie Rod End
Lock CapTransaxle Shift
Control Cable
Clutch Release Cylinder and Tube Engine Wire
Starter M/T
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
127 (1,300, 94)
52 (530, 38)
64 (650, 47)
66 (670, 49)
49 (500, 36)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
294 (3,000, 217)
TMC Made
80 (820, 59)
TMMK Made
44 (450, 32) for Silver Color
66 (670, 49) for Green Color
: Specified torque
 Non±reusable part
EM±66
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (5S±FE)ENGINE UNIT
1238 Author: Date:

A06646
RH Drive Shaft
LH Drive Shaft
Tie Rod End
49 (500, 36)
294 (3,000, 217)64 (650, 47)32 (320, 23)
RH Engine
Mounting Stay
Lower Suspension Arm Engine Moving
Control Rod
64 (650, 47)
127 (1,300, 94)
No.2 RH Engine
Mounting Stay (M/T)
No.2 RH Engine
Mounting Bracket
Engine and Transaxle
Assembly
64 (650, 47)
66 (670, 48)
64 (650, 47)
Front Engine
Mounting Insulator
48 (490, 35)
64 (650, 47)
Transaxle
Control Cable
Engine Mounting Absorber
TMC Made 80 (820,59)
TMMK Made
Green Clolr Bolt 66 (670, 48)
Silver Clolr Bolt 44 (450,32)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part

Rear Engine
Mounting
Insulator
EM±70
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (1MZ±FE)ENGINE UNIT
1356 Author: Date:

IN±38
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
38 Author: Date:
HIDHigh Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp)
HSGHousing
HTHard Top
HWSHeated Windshield System
IACIdle Air Control
ICIntegrated circuit
IDIIndirect Diesel Injection
IFSIndependent Front Suspension
IGIgnition
IIAIntegrated Ignition Assembly
INIntake (Manifold, Valve)
INTIntermittent
I/PInstrument Panel
IRSIndependent Rear Suspension
J/BJunction Block
J/CJunction Connector
KDKick±Down
LANLocal Area Network
LBLiftback
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LHLeft±Hand
LHDLeft±Hand Drive
L/H/WLength, Height, Width
LLCLong±Life Coolant
LNGLiquified Natural Gas
LOLow
LPGLiquified Petroleum Gas
LSDLimited Slip Differential
LSP & PVLoad Sensing Proportioning And Bypass Valve
LSPVLoad Sensing Proportioning Valve
MAX.Maximum
MICMicrophone
MILMalfunction Indicator Lamp
MIN.Minimum
MPMultipurpose
MPXMultiplex Communication System
M/TManual Transmission
MTMount
MTGMounting
NNeutral
NANatural Aspiration
No.Number
O/DOverdrive
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturing
OHCOverhead Camshaft