steering TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2003 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑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
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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 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, 4Runner)
❑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 Logs42
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 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, RAV4 and Tacoma PreRunner)
❑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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 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, 2WD Tacoma with A44D)
❑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 (all models except Sequoia
and Tundra)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs43
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, 4Runner)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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 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, 4Runner)
❑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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Logs44
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles.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, RAV4 and Tacoma PreRunner)
❑Lubricate drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings (Land Cruiser, 2WD Tacoma)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)3
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (4Runner w/ IGR-FE, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra)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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra
and 4WD 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 automatic transmission fluid (all models except Land Cruiser and
2WD Tacoma with A44D)
❑Inspect front differential oil (Highlander, RAV4 with automatic transmission)
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter(Highlander, RAV4, 4Runner)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Land Cruiser, 2WD Tacoma with A44D)
❑Replace front differential oil (all 4WD models, RAV4 with manual transmission)
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil, including limited-slip
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs45
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
3
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (Land Cruiser, 4WD RAV4,
4WD Sequoia, 4WD 4Runner)

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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑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
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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 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, 4Runner)
❑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 Logs46
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 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, RAV4 and Tacoma PreRunner)
❑Replace air conditioning filter(Highlander, RAV4, 4Runner)
❑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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra
and 4WD 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, 2WD Tacoma with A44D)
❑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 (all models except Sequoia
and Tundra)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs47
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser,
4WD Highlander, 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
52,500 Miles or 42 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
50,000 Miles or 40 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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 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, 4Runner)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models
exceptHighlander and RAV4)
❑Rotate tires
55,000 Miles or 44 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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑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
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Logs48
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander, RAV4 and Tacoma PreRunner)
❑Lubricate drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings (Land Cruiser, 2WD Tacoma)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4)2
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (4Runner w/ IGR-FE, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra)3
❑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
__ Charcoal canister
4
__ Drive belts5
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander, Land Cruiser,
RAV4, 4WD Sequoia, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra
and 4WD 4Runner)
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter(Highlander, RAV4, 4Runner)
❑Replace front differential oil
❑Replace rear differential oil, including limited-slip
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
❑Replace transmission fluid or oil
Scheduled Maintenance Logs49
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (Land Cruiser, 4WD RAV4,
4WD Sequoia, 4WD 4Runner)
1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.3 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4 Applies to Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra, Tacoma with 5VZ-FE and 4Runner with 2UZ-FE. Inspectat60,000 miles or 72 months,
whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York.
5 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.

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
67,500 Miles or 54 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander,
RAV4, 4Runner)
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
65,000 Miles or 52 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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 4Runner)
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑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
70,000 Miles or 56 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, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra,
4WD 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, 4Runner)
❑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 Logs50
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Note: If you drive your vehicle under any of
the special operating conditions noted on
pages 16–17, you may need to perform spe-
cific services at 5,000-mile intervals. See the
5,000-mile maintenance charts for details.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
75,000 Miles or 60 Months
75,000 Miles or 60 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander, RAV4 and Tacoma PreRunner)
❑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 belts
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander, Land Cruiser,
RAV4, 4WD Sequoia, 4WD Tacoma, 4WD Tundra
and 4WD 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, 2WD Tacoma with A44D)
❑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 (all models except Sequoia
and Tundra)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs51
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser,
4WD Highlander, 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)