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Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do it yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
Engine oil API grade SJ
“Energy Conserving”, SL
“Energy Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper for
your climate
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
See Section 7 2 for details about cool-
ant type selection.
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant) CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Parts and tools
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If cold addIf cold O.K.
If hot add If hot O.K.
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (40 C—80 C or 104 F—175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,
0 C—40 C or 32 F—104 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser- voir tank.
b. Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean. c. Reinstall the reservoir cap
d. Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is
cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range on the dipstick. Similarly, if it is
hot, the fluid level should be in the
“HOT” range. If the level is at the low
side of either range, add automatic
transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to
bring the level within the range.
e. After replacing the reservoir cap, visu- ally check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks
or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the cargo weight rating are given
in Section 8. Tire size and pressure are
also on the tire pressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
do not forget the spare!
Checking power steering fluid Checking tire pressure
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Dimensions
Regular cab models Xtra cab models
Overall length
Overall height
∗ 8
Front tread
Rear tread Overall width
Wheelbase 4540 (178.7)
∗
1
4685 (184.4)∗25010 (197.2)∗1
5155 (203.0)∗2
1690 (66.5)
1765 (69.5)∗3, 41690 (66.5)
1625 (64.0)
∗4, 6
1615 (63.6)∗5, 6
1620 (63.8)∗4, 7
1630 (64.2)∗5, 7
3095 (121.9)
1450 (57.1)
1455 (57.3)
1455 (57.3) 1450 (57.1)
2625 (103.3) 1590 (62.5)
∗
3, 4
1605 (63.2)∗4
1615 (63.6)∗5
∗ 1
: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With 5VZ FE engine∗4: With P235/55R16 tires∗5: With P205/75R15 tires∗6: With automatic transmission∗7: With manual transmission∗8: Unladen vehicle
TWO WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER mm (in.)
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Without off road packagekg (lb.)
Two wheel drive models
2RZ FE engine
Regular cabManual transmission680 (1500)
Automatic transmission671 (1480)
Xtra cabManual transmission703 (1550)
Automatic transmission694 (1530)
5VZ FE engineXtra cabManual transmission623 (1375)
Four wheel drive models
3RZ FE engine
Regular cabManual transmission821 (1810)
Automatic transmission807 (1780)
Xtra cabManual transmission739 (1630)
Automatic transmission725 (1600)
5VZ FE engineXtra cabManual transmission718 (1585)
Automatic transmission707 (1560)
Double cabAutomatic transmission632 (1395)
Pre Runner
3RZ FE engine
Regular cabAutomatic transmission909 (2005)
Xtra cabAutomatic transmission830 (1830)
Double cabAutomatic transmission757 (1670)
5VZ FE engineXtra cabAutomatic transmission791 (1745)
Double cabAutomatic transmission737 (1625)
Payload∗
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With off road packagekg (lb.)
Four wheel drive models
3RZ FE engineXtra cabManual transmission716 (1580)
5VZ FE engineXtra cabManual transmission696 (1535)
Automatic transmission684 (1510)
Double cabAutomatic transmission603 (1330)
Pre Runner
3RZ FE engineXtra cabAutomatic transmission814 (1795)
Double cabAutomatic transmission734 (1620)
5VZ FE engineXtra cabAutomatic transmission768 (1695)
Double cabAutomatic transmission707 (1560)
∗: Occupants + luggage
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Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT 33 73F (used belt), lbf:2RZ FE and 3RZ FE enginesGenerator belt 115 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
15
5VZ FE engineGenerator belt 100 20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 20
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
15
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
Two wheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZ FE engineWith filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
3RZ FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade: API grade SJ “Energy Conserving”, SL
“Energy Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Two wheel drive models except Pre
RunnerWith manual transmission2RZ FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission 2RZ FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
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Four wheel drive models and Pre
RunnerWith manual transmission3RZ FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission 3RZ FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethylene glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 °C (68 °F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2RZ FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ FE engineTwo wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four wheel drive models
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL 4 or GL 5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Two wheel drive models except Pre
RunnerUp to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)
Four wheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL 4 or GL 5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W 90
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DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):Two wheel drive models except Pre
Runner2RZ FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four wheel drive models and Pre
Runner
Front (except Pre Runner) 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear Short wheel baseWith rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock sys-
tem 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock sys-
tem 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity:
Front SAE 75W 90
Rear Above 18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below 18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Wheel bearings: Lithium base wheel bearing grease,
NLGI No.2
Front drive shaft thrust bushings: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base
chassis grease, NLGI No.1
Propeller shafts: SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with a pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
when the engine is stopped and after de-
press the brake pedal several times, mm
(in.):
105 (4.1)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 12—18 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III
