TOYOTA CAMRY 1999 Service Repair Manual

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PG027-02Title:
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION
Models:
See Applicable Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
December 4, 2002

This bulletin describes the inspection method and free play specification figures for
suspension ball joints. The on±vehicle inspection methods have been standardized.
1989 ± 1992 model year Cressida vehicles.
1989 ± 1998 model year Supra vehicles.
2001 ± 2003 model year Highlander vehicles.
1995 ± 2003 model year Avalon vehicles.
1989 ± 2003 model year Camry / Camry Solara vehicles.
1985 ± 2003 model year MR2 vehicles.
1990 ± 2003 model year Celica vehicles.
2001 ± 2003 model year Prius vehicles.
1988 ± 2003 model year Corolla / Corolla Matrix vehicles.
2000 ± 2003 model year ECHO vehicles.
1991± 1999 model year Tercel vehicles.
1991 ± 1999 model year Paseo vehicles.
1990 ± 1997 model year Previa vehicles.
1998 ± 2003 model year Sienna vehicles.
1996 ± 2003 model year RAV4 / RAV4 EV vehicles.
1999 ± 2003 model year Land Cruiser vehicles.
2001 ± 2003 model year Sequoia vehicles.
1989 ± 2003 model year 4Runner vehicles.
2000 ± 2003 model year Tundra vehicles.
1995 ± 2003 model year Tacoma vehicles.
1989 ± 1995 model year Truck vehicles.
1993 ± 1998 model year T±100 vehicles.
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PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Warranty
Information

SUSPENSION BALL JOINT INSPECTION ± PG027-02December 4, 2002
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MODELLOCATION
LOWER BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTUPPER BALL JOINT
MODELLOCATION INSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUEINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUE
Cressida
(MX8#)
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
(MX8#)
1989 ± 1992
Rear3No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
Supra (MA70)
Front1±(A)0.4 mm
4 in.lbf
(0.5 Nm)
or Less
2 (A)No Play31 in.lbf
(3 5 Nm)Su ra (MA70)
1989 ± 1994
Rear3No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less2±(A)No Play
Felt(3.5 Nm)
or Less
Supra
(JZA80)
Front1±(A)0.4 mm
27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or Less
2 (A)No Play31 in.lbf
(3 5 Nm)(JZA80)
1994 ± 1998Rear1±(A)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less2±(A)No Play
Felt(3.5 Nm)
or Less
Highlander
(ACU2#,
MCU2#)
2001 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Avalon
(MCX10, 20)
1995 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Camry,
Camry Solara
(SV2#,
VZV21,
VCV10,
MCV10, 20,
30
ACV 20, 30
SVX 10, 20)
1989 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Inspection
Information

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MODELLOCATION
LOWER BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTUPPER BALL JOINT
MODELLOCATIONINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUEINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUE
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or Less
MR2
(AW1#)
1985 ± 1989
Rear1±(C)*1
3*2No Play
Felt
27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or Less*
1
31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less*
2
N/AN/AN/A
MR2
(SW2#)
Front
1 (C)No Play
22 in.lbf
(2.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A(SW2#)
1990 ± 1996Rear
1±(C)No Play
Felt27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or LessN/AN/AN/A
MR2
(ZZW30)
Front1±(C)
No Play
22 in.lbf
(2.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A(ZZW30)
2000 ± 2003Rear3
No Play
Felt9 in.lbf
(1.0 Nm)
or LessN/AN/AN/A
Celica
(AT180,
ST18#)
1990 ± 1993
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt35 in.lbf
(4.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Celica
(AT200,
ST20#,
ZZT23#)
1994 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt44 in.lbf
(5.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Prius
(NHW11)
2001 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt44 in.lbf
(5.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Corolla
(AE9#, 10#)
1988 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Corolla/
Corolla Matrix
(AE10#,
ZZE11#, 13#)
1988 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt44 in.lbf
(5.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
ECHO
(NCP1#)
2000 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Tercel, Paseo
(EL4#, 5#)
1991 ± 1999
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Inspection
Information
(Continued)

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MODELLOCATION
LOWER BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTUPPER BALL JOINT
MODELLOCATIONINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUEINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUE
Previa
(TCR1#, 2#)
1990 ± 1997
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt35 in.lbf
(4.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Sienna
(MCL10)
1998 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
RAV4/
RAV4 EV
(SXA1#
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A(SXA1#,
BEA11)
1996 ± 2000
Rear3No Play
Felt31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or LessN/AN/AN/A
RAV4
(ACA2#)
2001 ± 2003
Front1±(C)No Play
Felt44 in.lbf
(5.0 Nm)
or Less
N/AN/AN/A
Land Cruiser
100
(UZJ100)
1999 ± 2003
Front1±(A)No Play
Felt27 in.lbf
(3.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
Sequoia
(UCK35, 45)
2001 ± 2003
Front1±(A)0.5 mm
22 in.lbf
(2.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
4Runner
(VZN120,
13#, RN13#,
12#)
1989 ± 1995
Front1±(C)2.3 mm
53 in.lbf
(6.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(B)No Play
FeltTurns
Smoothly
4Runner
(RZN18#,
VZN18#)
1996 ± 2003
Front1±(A)0.5 mm
22 in.lbf
(2.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
Tundra
(VCK30, 40,
UCK30, 40)
2000 ± 2003
Front1±(A)0.5 mm
22 in.lbf
(2.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
Inspection
Information
(Continued)

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MODELLOCATION
LOWER BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION
BALL JOINTUPPER BALL JOINT
MODELLOCATIONINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUEINSP.
METHODMAX. PLAYTURNING
TORQUE
Tacoma*3
(RZN140,
150, VZN150)
1995 ± 2003Front1±(A)0.5 mm
40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
Tacoma*4
(RZN140,
150, VZN150)
1995 ± 2003Front1±(A)0.5 mm
31 in.lbf
(3.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
Tacoma
(RZN161,
171, 19#,
VZN160, 170,
195)
1995 ± 2003
Front1±(A)0.5 mm
22 in.lbf
(2.5 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)No Play
Felt40 in.lbf
(4.5 Nm)
or Less
Truck*5
(RN8#, 90
VZN85, 9#)
1989 ± 1995Front1±(B)2.3 mm
44 in.lbf
(5.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)2.3 mm
35 in.lbf
(4.0 Nm)
or Less
Truck*6
(RN8#, 90
VZN85, 9#)
1989 ± 1995Front1±(B)0.5 mm
44 in.lbf
(5.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)2.3 mm
35 in.lbf
(4.0 Nm)
or Less
Truck
(RN10#, 11#
VZN10#, 110)
1989 ± 1995
Front1±(C)2.3 mm
53 in.lbf
(6.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(B)2.3 mmTurns
Smoothly
T±100
(RCK10,
VCK1#)
1993 ± 1998
Front1±(A)0.5 mm
62 in.lbf
(7.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(A)1.9 mm
35 in.lbf
(4.0 Nm)
or Less
T±100
(VCK2#)
1993 ± 1998
Front1±(C)2.3 mm
53 in.lbf
(6.0 Nm)
or Less
2±(B)
No Play
Felt (from
1995 MY)Turns
Smoothly
*1 Lower Ball Joint
*2 Suspension Arm Ball Joint
*3 With Serial Number Prior to Z718190
*4 With Serial Number After and including Z718190
*5 With Serial Number Prior to those listed in *6
*6 RN80±0087125, RN80±5130170, RN85±0004477, RN85±5046258, RN85±9010725, RN90±0014600,
RN90±5047105, RN90±9002376, VZN85±0003605, VZN85±5004547, VZN90±5025989, VZN95±0025290,
VZN90±0006119
Inspection
Information
(Continued)

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NOTE:
Be sure to check the table for the
applicable inspection type based on
the vehicle model.
Refer to the table for the standard
free play values.
1. Inspect Lower Ball Joint Free Play
A. Move the hub up and down by
hand (most models with wishbone
suspension):
a. Remove the tire.
b. Install the 2 lug nuts.
c. Inspect the free play while
moving the lug nuts up and
down at a force of 67 lbf
(294 N, 30 kgf).
B. Move the lower arm using a lever
(some models with double
wishbone type suspension):
a. Lift up the vehicle.
b. Place the tip of the lever to the
wheel and inspect the free
play while moving the lower
arm up and down.
C. Move the lower arm by hand (all
models with strut type suspension
and some models with wishbone
type suspension):
a. Lift up the vehicle.
b. Inspect the free play while
moving the lower arm up and
down at a force of 67 lbf
(294 N, 30 kgf).
On±Vehicle
Inspection

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2. Inspect Upper Ball Joint Free Play
A. Move the upper arm by hand
(models with the LOWER control
arm linked by a torsion bar, and
all models using a coil spring).
a. Remove the front tire.
b. Inspect the free play while
moving the upper arm up and
down at a force of 67 lbf
(294 N, 30 kgf).
B. Move the tire with a lever (models
with the UPPER control arm
linked by a torsion bar).
a. Lift up the vehicle.
b. Place the lever under the tire,
and inspect the free play while
lifting the tire using a wooden
stick, etc., as a fulcrum.
3. Inspect the Suspension Arm Ball
Joint Free Play
A. Lift up the vehicle.
B. Inspect the free play while moving
the control arm by hand.
(Reference)
Free Play Inspection Method
(Gauge Installation)
Position the dial gauge between the
arm (upper or lower) and the knuckle,
and measure free play.
(This illustration shows how to
measure free play for vehicles with
double wishbone type suspension
with coil spring.)
4. Inspect Ball Joint Dust Cover
Check for cracks and grease leaks on
the dust cover (boots).On±Vehicle
Inspection
(Continued)

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Inspect Ball Joint Turning Torque
Move the stud back and forth 5 times,
and then turn the stud continuously at
3±5 seconds per turn, and measure the
turning torque at the 5th turn.
HINT:
Refer to the table for standard values
for the turning torque. Turning
Torque
Inspection

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PG032±99
Title:
YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
Models:
All Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
December 24, 1999

Based upon information we have obtained from our suppliers,
1
all factory±installed
systems in Toyota cars, sports utility vehicles and trucks distributed and/or sold by Toyota
(ªVehiclesº)
2 will not be affected by the change of date from 1999 to the year 2000.
Toyota anticipates no problems with past, current or future Toyota brand vehicles or
Genuine Toyota parts and accessories regarding year 2000 readiness. We hope the
following information is helpful to you.
Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1±800±331±4331 should you have
any other questions.
All Models
WARRANTY STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO TOYOTA BRAND VEHICLES
Toyota is pleased to confirm that the manufacturer's limited express warranty and
Toyota's powertrain warranty warrant that all factory±installed systems in new Vehicles
and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles shall be free of any defect arising solely due to a
change in date from the year 1999 to the year 2000.
3
With respect to Vehicles no longer covered under such Toyota limited express warranty,
Toyota is not aware of any operational safety or functional impact the year 2000 date
change would have upon any factory±installed system in Toyota Vehicles. Should Toyota
become aware of any material impact to the operational safety or functionality of such
systems, Toyota shall publish such information promptly.
WARRANTY STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO GENUINE TOYOTA PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Toyota is pleased to confirm that the manufacturer's limited express warranty warrants
that all new Toyota Genuine Parts and Accessories shall be free of any defect arising
solely due to a change in date from the year 1999 to the year 2000.
3
With respect to products no longer covered under a Toyota limited express warranty,
Toyota is not aware of any operational safety or functional impact the year 2000 date
change would have upon such products. Should Toyota become aware of any material
impact to the operational safety or functionality of such a product, Toyota shall publish
such information promptly.
1 Toyota relies on the statements made by its suppliers and has not independently verified such information.2 Vehicles includes alternative fuel vehicles.3 Please refer to terms of limited express warranty for disclaimers, limitations and restrictions.
PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Warranty