automatic transmission TOYOTA 4RUNNER 1996 Owner's Guide

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Do not drive with the air cleaner fil-
ter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the enginecompartment.
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 main-
tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools
must be metric. Checking the engine oil level Parts (if level is low): Engine oil API SH, Energy-Conserv-
ing IIº multigrade or ILSAC multigrade
having viscosity proper for your cli-mate
Tools: Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): Ethylene-glycol antifreeze
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 DEX- RON [
-II or -III
Tools: Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition Non-maintenance batteriesÐ
Tools: Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Maintenance type batteriesÐ Parts (if level is low): Distilled water
Tools: Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Coin (for vent plugs)
Funnel (only for adding distilled water)
Parts and tools

190Remove and replace the reservoir cover by hand. Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION!
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces.If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmis-
sion 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(60 C ' 80 C or 140 F ' 175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature, 10 C '
30 C or 50 F ' 85 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 filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean. c. Reinstall the filler cap.
d. Remove
the filler cap again and look at
the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level
should be in the COLDº range on the dip-
stick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the HOTº range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRON -II or
-III to bring the level within the range.
e. After replacing the filler cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or dam-age.CAUTION!
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be damaged.
Checking power steering fluid

208MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ-FE engine Two-wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ-FE engine
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive modelsUp to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four-wheel drive models Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON [
-II TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Four-wheel drive models
Front A.D.D.1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear
With rear differential lock system 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock system
2.35 (2.5, 2.1) Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: Front A.D.D.
SAE 75W-90
Except A.D.D. Above -18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below -18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W-90
Rear Above -18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below -18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W-90
CHASSIS LUBRICATIONPropeller shafts:
SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No. 2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint Molybdenum-disulfide lithium basechassis grease, NLGI No. 2

P265/70R16 200 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 7J x 16J*1
7JJ x 16 *2
P225/75R15 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 7J x 15 *1
7JJ x 15 *2
Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi)
Front Rear Wheel size
Wheel nut torque, N
m (kgf m, ft lbf):
110 (11.5, 83)
* 1:
Vehicles with steel wheels
* 2:
Vehicles with aluminum wheel
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BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when de- pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (2.9)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 3' 6 (0.12 '0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulledwith the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 7' 9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON [
-II or -III Tires

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19. ECU-B 7.5 A:
SRS airbag warning
light
20. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four-wheel drive control system, rear dif- ferential lock system
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back window defogger, daytime running
light system, air conditioning system, electric moon roof
23. ECU-IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, power antenna
24. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, back window wiper
25. IGN 7.5 A: SRS airbag system, multi-
port fuel injection system / sequential mul-
tiport fuel injection system, discharge
warning light Fuses (type B)
26. HEATER 50 A:
Air conditioning sys-
tem, A.Cº fuse
27. AM1 40 A: Starting system
28. AM2 30 A: Starting system, IGNº
fuse
29. POWER 30 A: Power window, power
back window, electric moon roofFuses (type C)
30. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system
31. ALT 100 A: Charging system