brake pads TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support10
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General Maintenance Information18
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 conditions. 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 primarily
under any of the conditions noted. If you drive only occasionally under these
conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional services.
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•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 and boots
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Re-torque drive shaft bolt*
•Rotate tires
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*
•Replace air conditioning filter*
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

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Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
ForSequoia Only
Replace the rear differential oil every 5,000 miles on vehicles used for
extended-duration trailer towing.
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, 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
•Differential oil
•Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
•Engine air filter
•Steering linkage and boots
•Transfercase oil
•Transmission fluid or oil
•Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the
propeller shafts daily.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace differential oil
•Replace transfer case oil*
•Replace transmission fluid or oil
Applies to selected models. See the scheduled maintenance log for details.*

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Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of
the maintenance items that should be performed 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 perform yourself,
see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Air Conditioning Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each com-
ponent 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 looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Checkforchafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the
discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Charcoal Canister (CA, MA and NY vehicles)
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean with compressed air
or replace. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log24
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 10,000 miles/8 months.3 Applies to Corolla with A131L automatic transmission.4 Applies to Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
3
__ Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil4
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Scheduled Maintenance Log25
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log26
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (ECHO)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil3
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
37,500 Miles or 30 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
35,000 Miles or 28 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
40,000 Miles or 32 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log28
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 40,000 miles/32 months.3 Applies to Corolla with A131L automatic transmission.4 Applies to Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
3
__ Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil4
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Scheduled Maintenance Log29
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots