2000 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER steering

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Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items, the Scheduled
Maintenance Log indicates services that should be performed
on vehicles that are driven under especially demanding condi-
tions. Specific conditions require specific services, as indicated
below. The Scheduled Maintenance Log indicates at which
mileage/time intervals each service should be performed.
You should perform these additional maintenance services if
you drive
primarilyunder any of the conditions noted. If you
drive only occasionally under these conditions, it is not neces-
sary to perform the additional services.
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Rotate tires
•Inspect ball joints and dust cover
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect drive shaft boots
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Inspect steering linkage
•Re- torque drive shaft bolt*
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt*
Driving on Salt-Covered Roads
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt*
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change engine air filter
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt*
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving
for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
* Applies to selected models. See the Scheduled Maintenance Log for details.

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or Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Replace differential oil
•Replace transmission fluid or oil
•Replace transfer oil *
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re- torque bolt*
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four- wheel drive RAV4,
Tacoma, Tundra or 4Runner, you should check the following
items daily whenever you drive off- road through deep sand,
mud or water:
•Brake lines and hoses
•Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Engine air filter
•Differential oil
•Steering wheel, linkage and boots
•Transfer oil
•Transmission fluid or oil
•Wheel bearings
For all four- wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should
also lubricate the propeller shafts daily.
DeterminingYour Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs

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The following descriptions are provided to give you a better
understanding of the maintenance items that should be per-
formed on your vehicle. The Scheduled Maintenance Log
indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be
performed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can per-
form yourself, see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and
“Do- It-Yourself Maintenance” sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
or Manual Transmission Oil
Inspect each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for loose-
ness and damage. Check all dust covers for deterioration and
damage. A qualified technician should perform these inspections.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration and evidence of leaking. Replace any deteri-
orated or damaged parts immediately. A qualified technician
should perform these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items

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 bolt. Only a qualified technician should re- torque
the bolt.
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

Steering Wheel, Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steer-
ing wheel. Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust
boots for deterioration, cracks and damage. Replace any damaged
parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Timing Belt
Replace every 90,000 miles. A qualified technician should per-
form this operation.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual. When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect each component for signs of leakage. If you discover any
leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician immediately.
Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bearing Grease
Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the
front drive shaft bearings with molybdenum- disulfide lithium-
base chassis grease. A qualified technician should perform
these operations.
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
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5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
Mileage: _____________________
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)D a t e : _ _______________________
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars &Sienna
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15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon)
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Exhaust pipes and mountings
__
Brake lines and hoses__
Steering gear box
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
__
Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: *
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry,
Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil1
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Date: __________________
Mileage: _______________15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 MonthsDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
1Applies to Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.

Maintenance Log.
. Cars & Sienna
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20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
Mileage: _____________________
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:*
❑Inspect the following:__
Ball joints and dust covers__
Engine air filter
__
Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs__
Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__
Drive shaft boots__
Steering wheel, linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
D a t e : _ ______________________ _
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)D a t e : _ _______________________
M i l e a g e : _ ____________________
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATIONDEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
DEALER SERVICE VERIFICATION
5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance Intervals
* Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18–19 for details.To determine the appropriate
maintenance interval for your vehicle,
see page 17.