torque TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2002 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

General Maintenance Information18
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items, the scheduled maintenance log
indicates services that should be performed on vehicles that are driven under
especially demanding conditions. Specific conditions require specific services,
as indicated below. The scheduled maintenance log indicates at which mileage/
time intervals each service should be performed.
You should perform these additional maintenance services if you drive primarily
under any of the conditions noted. If you drive only occasionally under these
conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional services.
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Inspect ball joints and dust cover
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect drive shaft boots
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Inspect steering linkage and boots
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Re-torque drive shaft bolt*
•Rotate tires
Driving on Salt-Covered Roads
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change engine air filter
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace air conditioning filter*
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

General Maintenance Information19
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
ForSequoia Only
Replace the rear differential oil every 5,000 miles on vehicles used for
extended-duration trailer towing.
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra
or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive off-
road through deep sand, mud or water:
•Brake lines and hoses
•Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Differential oil
•Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
•Engine air filter
•Steering linkage and boots
•Transfercase oil
•Transmission fluid or oil
•Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the
propeller shafts daily.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace differential oil
•Replace transfer case oil*
•Replace transmission fluid or oil
Applies to selected models. See the scheduled maintenance log for details.*

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Explanation of Maintenance Items
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired
by a qualified technician immediately.
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wearand oiliness. Check the belt tension and
adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps forcracks, deterioration and damage.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Selected models also require periodic inspection of the drive shaft bolt for proper
torque. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for damage,
excessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cooling system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type
coolant. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals.
For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.
Aqualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and
Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cracks and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.

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Explanation of Maintenance Items
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Lubricate the propeller shaft spiders and slide yokes with lithium-base chassis grease
and the double cardan joint with molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis grease,
and re-torque the bolt. Only a qualified technician should re-torque the bolt.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install newplugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired imme-
diately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and damage and the dust boots for deterioration,
cracks and damage. Replace any damaged parts. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Timing Belt
Replace every 90,000 miles. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
TransferCase Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check for signs of
leakage. If you discoverany leakage, have it repaired by a qualified technician
immediately.
Wheel Bearing and Drive Shaft Bearing Grease
Repack the wheel bearings with wheel bearing grease and the front drive shaft
bearings with molybdenum-disulfide lithium-base chassis grease. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (Sequoia)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (Sequoia)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
exceptHighlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log40
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra,
4Runner)
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect front differential oil (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
Scheduled Maintenance Log41
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser,
4WD Highlander and 4WD RAV4)2
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Highlander,
4WD RAV4)

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)2
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (Sequoia)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
exceptHighlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (Sequoia)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log42
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles/16 months.3 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.4 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)3
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)4
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander and RAV4)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil (2WD RAV4 w/ manual transmission; all 4WD except
RAV4 w/ automatic transmission and Highlander)
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log43
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
3
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
37,500 Miles or 30 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
35,000 Miles or 28 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (Sequoia)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
40,000 Miles or 32 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (Sequoia)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
exceptHighlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log44
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 40,000 miles/32 months.3 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)2
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander, Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (all 4WD except
Highlander and RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra,
4Runner)
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace front differential oil (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
Scheduled Maintenance Log45
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser,
4WD Highlander, 4WD RAV4)3
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Highlander,
4WD RAV4)