maintenance TOYOTA CAMRY 1999 Service User Guide

MA00N±01
N01022
± MAINTENANCECHASSIS
MA±7
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CHASSIS
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel freeplay. (See page SR±8)
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:

Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

Dust seals and boots are not damaged.

Boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (See page RS±2)
3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, leakage or
damage.
5. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden
blocks with a height of 180 ± 200 mm (7.09 ± 7.87
in.) under the front tires.

Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the
front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for
safety.

Check that the front wheels are pointing straight
ahead, and block them with chocks.

Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and
check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
6. CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL (FLUID)
(a) Visually check the transaxle for oil (fluid) leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair.
7. REPLACE TRANSAXLE OIL (FLUID)
(a) M/T:
Replace the transaxle oil.
S51: (See page MX±4)
E153: (See page MX±4)
(b) A/T:
Replace the transaxle fluid.
A140E: (See page DI±389)
A541E: (See page DI±438)

MA0676B00995
MA00O±01
N21126
N21125
MA±8
± MAINTENANCEBODY
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BODY
INSPECTION
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND
BODY
Tighten these parts:

Front seat mount bolts
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)

Front suspension member±to±body mounting bolts
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)

Rear suspension member±to±body mounting nuts
Torque: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
Check that the brakes work properly and do not drag.
2. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:

Hood:
Auxiliary catch operates properly
Hood locks securely when closed

Front and rear doors:
Door lock operates properly
Doors close properly

Luggage compartment door and back door:
Door lock operates properly

Seats:
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any posi-
tion
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding±down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test:

Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.

Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.

± MAINTENANCEBODY
MA±9
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Check that the brakes work properly and do not
drag.

Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.
(c) Be sure to deliver a clean car. Especially check:

Steering wheel

Shift lever knob

All switch knobs

Door handles

Seats

MA00L±02
P00495
Outside
Inside
± MAINTENANCEENGINE
MA±1
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ENGINE
INSPECTION
1. REPLACE TIMING BELT (See Pub. No. RM654U, page
EM±17)
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS (See Pub. No. RM654U, page
CH±1)
3. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS (See page IG±1)
4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER
(a) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively dirty or
oily.
(b) Clean the air cleaner filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow off the
outside of the air cleaner filter.
5. REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER
Replace the air filter with a new one.
6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER (See Pub. No.
RM654U, page LU±2)
7. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (See Pub. No. RM654U,
page CO±2)
8. INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR RES-
ERVOIR (See page SF±6)
9. INSPECT FUEL FILTER (See page SF±3)
10. REPLACE FUEL FILTER (See page SF±5)
11. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS
Visually check for loose connections, sharp bends or damage.
12. INSPECT FUEL TANK BAND (See page SF±18)
13. INSPECT FUEL TANK
(a) Check for fuel leaks (See page SF±1).
(b) Check the fuel tank mounting (See page SF±18).
14. REPLACE FUEL TANK (See page SF±18)
15. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS (See
Pub. No. RM654U, page EC±15)
16. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE (See page EM±4)

PP0E6±01
± PREPARATIONMAINTENANCE
PP±1
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MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT
MirrorBrake hose
Torque wrench

PP0KF±01
PP±54
± PREPARATIONCHARGING (5S±FE)
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EQUIPMENT
Battery specific gravity gaugeExcept maintenance free battery
Belt tension gauge
Torque wrench
Vernier calipersRotor (Slip ring), Brush

PP0CE±02
± PREPARATIONCHARGING (1MZ±FE)
PP±57
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EQUIPMENT
Ammeter(A)
Battery specific gravity gaugeExcept maintenance free battery
Belt tension gauge
Torque wrench
Vernier calipersRotor (Slip ring), Brush

SS074±01
SS±4
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
167 Author: Date:
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE DATA
Front axle and suspension
Ball joint vertical play Maximum
0 mm (0 in.)

SS075±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
SS±5
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Front seat mount bolts3737527
Front suspension member x Body1811,850134
Rear suspension member x Body5152038

SS0AQ±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSCHARGING (5S±FE)
SS±39
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CHARGING(5S±FE)
SERVICE DATA
BatterySpecific gravity (Except maintenance±free battery)
at 20°C (68°F)
Voltage (Maintenance±free battery) at 20°C (68°F)
1.25 ± 1.29
12.5 ± 12.9 V
Drive beltTension w/ A/C New belt
Used belt
w/o A/C New belt
Used belt165 ± 25 lbf
110 ± 10 lbf
125 ± 25 lbf
95 ± 20 lbf
GeneratorRated output
Rotor coil resistance at 20°C (68°F)
Slip ring diameter STD
Minimum
Brush exposed length STD
Minimum12 V 80 A
2.7 ± 3.1 W
14.2 ± 14.4 mm (0.559 ± 0.567 in.)
12.8 mm (0.504 in.)
10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
Voltage
regulatorRegulating voltage13.5 ± 15.1 V