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4RUNNER (1998)
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you
will need on performing do- it- yourself
maintenance. 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 grade SH, ºEnergy-
Conserving IIº or SJ, ºEnergy-
Conservingº multigrade or ILSAC
multigrade having viscosity proper
for your climate
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 DEXRON II or III
Tools: Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools: Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary): Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Tools: Conventional wrench (for instrument
lower panel nut)
Adding washer fluid
Parts: Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
Tools: Funnel Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original (See charts
in ºReplacing light bulbsº in Chap-
ter 7- 3.)
Tools: Screwdriver

4RUNNER (1998)
Part 7
DO- IT- YOURSELF
MAINTENANCEÐ
Chapter 7- 2
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level
Checking the engine coolant
level
Checking brake fluid
Checking power steering fluid
Checking tire pressure
Checking and replacing tires
Rotating tires
Installing snow tires and
chains
Replacing wheels
Aluminum wheel precautions
Checking the engine oil level

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Checking power steering
fluid
If cold add
If cold O.K.
If hot add If hot O.K.
Check the fluid level on the dip-
stick. If necessary, add automatic
transmission 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 CÐ80 C or
140 FÐ175 F). You may also check
the level when the fluid is cold (about
room temperature, 10 CÐ30 C or
50 FÐ85 F) if the engine has not
been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the
reservoir 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
ºCOLDº range on the dipstick.
Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the ºHOTº range. If the
level is at the low side of either
range, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON
II or III to bring the
level within the range.
e. After replacing the filler cap, visual-
ly check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks
or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so
be careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power
steering could be damaged.

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Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT- 33- 73F (used belt), Ibf:
3RZ- FE engineGenerator belt
11 5 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100 +25
-15
5VZ- FE engine Generator belt
100 20
Air conditioning compressor belt
100 20
Power steering pump belt
100 +20
-15
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ- FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ- FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3) Oil grade:
API grade SH, ºEnergy- Conserving IIº
or SJ, ºEnergy- Conservingº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

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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.): 3Ð6 (0.12Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled
with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 7Ð9 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
Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi)
Front Rear
P265/70R16
P225/75R15 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) Wheel size
7J
16 *
1
7JJ16 *
2
7J
15 *
1
7JJ15 *
2
* 1
: Vehicles with steel wheels
* 2
: Vehicles with aluminum wheel
Wheel nut torque, N
Vm (kgf Vm, ft Vlbf):
110 (11.5, 83)