TOYOTA CAMRY 1999 Service Repair Manual
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F06527
C
B
C'
A
R10353
SST
F00616
Clearance
SST
ABC
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA±13
9. Large inboard joint boot clamp:
INSTALL BOOT CLAMP TO INBOARD JOINT SHAFT
BOOT
(a) Place the large inboard joint boot clamp.
(b) Using pliers, pinch the claw A and B to compress the
clamp and engage the claw C and C'.
10. Others:
INSTALL BOOT CLAMPS TO BOTH BOOTS
(a) Secure the preplaced 3 clamps onto the boots.
(b) Place SST onto the clamp.
SST 09521±24010
(c) Tighten the SST so that the clamp is pinched.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the SST.
(d) Using SST, adjust the clearance of the clamp.
SST 09240±00020
Clearance:
A : 1.9 mm (0.075 in.) or less
B : 1.5 ± 2.5 mm (0.059 ± 0.098 in.)
C : 3.0 ± 4.0 mm (0.118 ± 0.157 in.)
11. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT (See page SA±8)
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SA1EC±02
SA±14
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
INSTALLATION
1. LH drive shaft:
INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO TRANSAXLE
(a) Install a new snap ring to the inboard joint shaft.
(b) Coat the gear oil to the inboard joint shaft and differential case sliding surface.
(c) Set the snap ring with opening side facing downward.
(d) Using a brass bar and hammer, install the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover of the drive shaft and oil seal lip of the transaxle.
HINT:
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feel-
ing when driving it in.
(e) Check that there is 2 ± 3 mm (0.08 ± 0.12 in.) of play in the axial direction.
(f) Check that the drive shaft cannot be removed by hand.
2. RH drive shaft:
INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT TO TRANSAXLE
(a) Install the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover of the drive shaft and oil seal lip of the transaxle.
(b) Using pliers, install a new snap ring.
(c) Install a new bearing lock bolt.
Torque: 32 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
3. CONNECT DRIVE SHAFT TO AXLE HUB
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
4. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT
Torque: 127 N´m (1,300 kgf´cm, 94 ft´lbf)
5. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
(b) Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) While applying brakes, install the nut.
Torque: 294 N´m (3,000 kgf´cm, 217 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
7. FILL AND CHECK ATF (See page DI±133)
8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
10. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±1)
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI±177)
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SA07X±06
F08043
Suspension Support
Spring Bumper
Link Stabilizer Bar
Shock
Absorber
ABS Speed Sensor
Wire Harness ClampFront Drive Shaft with Coil SpringUpper SeatBearing
Lower
Insulator
Lower Suspension Arm Lower Suspension
Bushing StopperBrake CaliperInsulator UpperSpring Support No. 2Suspension
Shock Absorber
Coil Spring
Tie Rod End
Dust
Deflector
Cotter Pin
Cotter Pin Cotter
Pin
Lower Ball jointDisc
Lock Cap ABS Speed Sensor
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non±reusable part
80 (820, 59)49 (500, 36)
39 (400, 29)
211 (2,150, 156)
107 (1,090, 79)
29 (300, 22)
123 (1,250, 90)49 (500, 36)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
294 (3,000, 217)
206 (2,100, 152)
206 (2,100, 152)
206 (2,100, 152)
127 (1,300, 94)
127 (1,300, 94)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA±15
522 Author: Date:
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
COMPONENTS
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SA085±04
F08044
Flexible Hose
Rear Axle Hub
O±Ring
Hub Bolt
Brake Drum No. 2 Lower
Suspension Arm
Rear Axle
Carrier No. 1 Lower
Suspension Arm
ABS
Speed Sensor
Strut Rod
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
Non±reusable part: Specified torque
Reused Nut : 196 (2,000, 145)
New Nut : 255 (2,600, 188)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
113 (1,150, 83)
29 (300, 22)
80 (820, 59)
181 (1,850, 134)
SA±16
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
523 Author: Date:
REAR AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS
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SA1EZ±03
F08045
: Specified torqueN´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
Non±reusable part Cap
Shock Absorber
42 (430, 31)
39 (400, 29)
Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring
39 (400, 29)
Stabilizer
Bar Link
42 (430, 31)
Rear Seatback
Rear Seat Cushion
Collar
Suspension
Support
Spring
Bumper
Coil Spring
Lower Insulator
49 (500, 36)
Reused nut: 196 (2,000, 145)
New nut: 255 (2,600, 188)
ABS Speed Sensor
Wire Harness
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
29 (300, 22)
Flexible
Hose
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±17
524 Author: Date:
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA08A±03
F08046
F08047
F08081
SA±18
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK AND REAR SEAT CUSH-
ION (See page BO±22)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE AND ABS SPEED
SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP FROM SHOCK AB-
SORBER
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the flexible hose bracket
and ABS wire harness clamp.
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER
Remove the nut and stabilizer bar link.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 5 mm hexagon
wrench to hold the stud.
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
(b) Remove the cap.
(c) Loosen the nut in the center of the suspension support.
NOTICE:
Do not remove it.
HINT:
If not disassembling the shock absorber, it is not necessary to
loosen the nut.
(d) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil
spring.
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SA1F5±02
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±19
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the shock absorber with the coil spring, 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque:
Reused nut: 196 N´m (2,000 kgf´cm, 145 ft´lbf)
New nut: 255 N´m (2,600 kgf´cm, 188 ft´lbf)
HINT:
If reusing the 2 nuts, coat the threads of the 2 nuts with engine oil.
(c) Torque the nut in the center of the suspension support.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
HINT:
If the shock absorber has not been disassembled, it is not necessary to torque the nut.
(d) Install the cap.
2. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
3. CONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE AND ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Torque:
Flexible hose: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
ABS speed sensor wire harness: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
5. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION (See page BO±25)
6. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Pub. No. RM654U on page SA±7)
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SA1F6±02
F08049
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part
56 (570, 41)
181 (1,850, 134)
181 (1,850, 134)
113 (1,150, 83)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
113 (1,150, 83)
Suspension Member
Adjusting
Tube
Suspension
Arm Washer
No. 2 Lower Suspension Arm
No. 1 Lower Suspension Arm
Parking Brake Cable
Strut Rod
SA±20
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
527 Author: Date:
REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
COMPONENTS
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SA1JS±01
F08073
F08074
F08075
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA±21
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and strut rod.
NOTICE:
Loossen the bolt since the nut cannot be rotated.
3. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the 3 nuts, suspension arm washer and washer.
(b) Remove the No. 2 lower suspension arm and washer.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts with the washer and No. 1 lower suspension
arm.
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SA1JT±01
F08076
Rear
F08051
Rear
F08050
SA±22
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Install the No. 1 lower suspension arm, washer and 2 bolts.
HINT:
Face the paint mark to the rearward.
2. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Install the No. 2 lower suspension arm, washer and nut to
the axle carrier.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Face the paint mark to the rearward.
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
(b) Install the washer and connect the No. 2 lower suspen-
sion arm to the suspension member.
(c) Install the suspension arm washer and 2 nuts.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
3. INSTALL STRUT ROD
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Torque the bolt since the nut cannot be rotated.
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
4. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
6. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See Pub. No. RM654U on page SA±7)