2000 TOYOTA CAMRY oil type

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION ± PG027-02December 4, 2002
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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)

Toyota Supports ASE CertificationPage 1 of 1
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.
SUSPENSION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Production
Change
Information
Suspension
Support
Coil Spring
Strut
Parts
Information
Warranty
Information

Toyota Supports ASE CertificationPage 1 of 1
SU002±99Title:
FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '99 Avalon & Camry
Technical Service
BULLETIN
September 3, 1999

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 Camry vehicles
The rubber bushing shape of the
suspension support has been changed.
PREVIOUS PART
NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAMEQUANTITY
48603±3302048603±33010Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension RH1
48609±3312048609±33110Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension LH1
OP CODEGROUPDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
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.
SUSPENSION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Modification
Information
Suspension Support
Coil spring
Strut
Parts
Information
Warranty
Information

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER INSTALLATION ± TC003±97 October 17, 1997
Procedure3. Final Assembly:
(Continued)
A. Reconnect the coolant temperature
switch connector and wire clamp as
illustrated in figure 14.
B. Install the cooling fan with 2 bolts.
C. Reconnect the cooling fan
connector and the No.1 engine
temperature switch wire connector
as shown in figure 15.
D. Reinstall battery and tray.
E. Start the engine.
F. With the engine at idle and the
brake pedal depressed, shift the
selector into all positions from ªPº to
ªLº, and return it to the ªPº position.
G. Check for leaks from the hose joints.
H. Add new fluid type ATF D´II or
DEXRON´III (DEXRON´II).
NOTE:
Additional capacity with cooler will be
0.38 US quarts (0.36 liters).
I. Shift the selector into all positions
from ªPº to ªLº, and return to ªPº.
J. Check fluid level with engine idling
at normal operating temperature of
158
to 176
F (70 to 80
C) and add
more fluid if required.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
K. Shut off the engine and reinstall the
center engine under cover with 9
bolts and 2 screws as shown in
figure 18.
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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18