TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2000 Repair Manual

2272000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7- 2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Section 7- 2 for addi-
tional information.
Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the HOTº or COLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Section 7- 2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See engine exhaust cautions in
Section 2.)Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:

Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

Appreciable loss of power

Strange engine noises

A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)

Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)

Flat- looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear

Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road

Strange noises related to suspension
movement

Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking

Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normalIf you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
Does your vehicle need
repairing?
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2592000 4Runner (OM35762U)
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service specifications261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 8
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2602000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Dimensions and weight Engine
Model:
3RZ- FE and 5VZ- FE
Type:
3RZ- FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ- FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
3RZ- FE engine
95.0
95.0 (3.74
3.74)
5VZ- FE engine
93.5
82.0 (3.68
3.23)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
3RZ- FE engine 2694 (164.3)
5VZ- FE engine 3378 (206.1)
mm (in.)
P265/70R 16 tire
Without wheel
opening extensionWith wheel
opening extension P225/75R 15 tire
Overall length 4655 (183.3) 4655 (183.3) 4655 (183.3)
Overall width 1690 (66.5) 1730 (68.1) 1800 (70.9)
Overall height1715 (67.5)
*1740 (68.5)*
1,2
1760 (69.3)*
1,3
1740 (68.5)*
1,2
1760 (69.3)*
1,3
Wheelbase 2675 (105.3) 2675 (105.3) 2675 (105.3)
Front tread 1505 (59.3) 1505 (59.3) 1505 (59.3)
Rear tread 1495 (58.9) 1510 (59.5) 1510 (59.5)
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.):
113 (250)
*
1: Unladen vehicle
*
2: Two- wheel drive models
*
3: Four- wheel drive models
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2612000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
3RZ- FE engine
Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
5VZ- FE engine
Intake 0.13Ð0.23 (0.006Ð0.009)
Exhaust 0.27Ð0.37 (0.011Ð0.014)
Spark plug type:
3RZ- FE engine
Except LEV
*
DENSO K16R- U
NGK BKR5EYA
LEV
*
DENSO K16R- U11
NGK BKR5EYA- 11
5VZ- FE engine
DENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB- 11
*: See ÐExhaust emission labelº on page
173 for details.
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
3RZ- FE engine
Except LEV
*0.8 (0.031)
LEV*1.1 (0.043)
5VZ- FE engine 1.1 (0.043)
*: See ÐExhaust emission labelº on page
173 for details.Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT- 33- 73F (used belt), Ibf:
3RZ- FE engine
Generator belt
11 520
Air conditioning compressor belt
10020
Power steering pump belt
100
+25
-15
5VZ- FE engine
Generator belt
10020
Air conditioning compressor belt
10020
Power steering pump belt
100
+20
-15
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine
With 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)
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2622000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy- Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine
With rear heater 11.0 (11.6, 9.7)
Without rear heater 10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
5VZ- FE engine
With rear heater 9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Without rear heater 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)Coolant type:
TOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
* at 20
C (68
F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3MANUAL 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:
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 models
Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four- wheel drive models
Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D- II or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
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2632000 4Runner (OM35762U)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With the lever/button type front drive
control
1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
With the lever type front drive control
1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W- 90
DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two- wheel drive models
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Four- wheel drive models
Front
1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear
With rear differential lock system
2.75 (2.9, 2.4)
Without rear differential lock system
2.45 (2.6, 2.2)Oil type:
Hypoid gear oil API GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Front
SAE 75W- 90
Rear
Above -18
C (0
F)
SAE 90
Below -18
C (0
F)
SAE 80W or 80W- 90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Propeller shafts:
Spiders
Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yoke and double cardan joint
Molybdenum- disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (2.9)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
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 free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
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2642000 4Runner (OM35762U)
TiresFuses
Engine compartment
(without daytime running light system)
Fuses (type A)
1. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system
2. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
3. RR HTR 10 A: Rear air conditioning
system
4. MPX- B 15 A: Power back window,
back door lock, back window wiper,
open door warning (back door), power
door lock control system, back window
defogger, horns, theft deterrent system
Tire sizeTire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
Front Rear
P265/70R16
P225/75R15220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)Wheel size
7J
16
*
1
7JJ
16*
2
7J
15*
1
7JJ
15*
2
Wheel nut torque, NVm (kgfVm, ftVlbf):
11 0 ( 11 . 5 , 8 3 )
*
1: Vehicles with steel wheels*
2: Vehicles with aluminum wheel
Tire size, pressure and wheel size:
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2652000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Engine compartment
(with daytime running light system)
5. DOME 15 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light,
clock, car audio system, gauges and
meters, ignition switch light, vanity mir-
ror light, daytime running light
6. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem
7. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8. HEAD(RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight,
gauges and meters
9. HEAD(LH) 10 A: Left- hand headlight
Instrument panel
10. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights
11. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
12. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror heaters
13. DEFOG 15 A: Back window defogger
14. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
15. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
16. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand head-
light (high beam), gauges and meters17. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (high beam)
18. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (low beam)
19. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (low beam)
20. ECU- IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti- lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, power antenna, power window,
electric moon roof, power back window,
back window defogger, back window
wiper
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, power door lock control sys-
tem, back window defogger, horns,
theft deterrent system
23. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four- wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
24. ACC 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, clock, power rear view mirror
control, cigarette lighter, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, power outlets, theft deter-
rent system
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2662000 4Runner (OM35762U)
25. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back window defogger, daytime running
light system, air conditioning system,
cruise control system, rear differential
lock system, electronically controlled
automatic transmission, back- up lights
26. IGN 10 A: SRS airbag system, seat
belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system, discharge warning light
27. ECU- B 7.5 A: Gauges and meters,
SRS airbag system, seat belt preten-
sioners
28. HORN,HAZ 15 A: Horns, emergency
flashers
29. STA 7.5 A: Starting system
30. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high- mounted
stoplight
Fuses (type B)
31. HEATER 50 A: Air conditioning system,
all components in A.Cº fuse
32. AM1 40 A: Starting system, all compo-
nents in ACCº, GAUGEº, TURNº,
ECU- IGº, WIPERº and 4WDº fuses
33. J/B 50 A: All components in POWERº,
HORN,HAZº, STOPº and ECU- Bº
fuses34. AM2 30 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, all compo-
nents in STAº and IGNº fuses
35. POWER 30 A: Power window, power
back window, electric moon roof, power
seat, back door lock
Fuses (type C)
36. ABS 60 A: Anti- lock brake system
37. ALT 120 A: Charging system, all com-
ponents in AM1º, HEATERº, TAILº,
RR HTRº, ALT- Sº, DEFOGº, MIR
HTRº and ACCº fuses
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