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

General Maintenance Information18
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
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.

General Maintenance Information21
Explanation of Maintenance Items
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.
Radiator Core and Condenser
Inspect for debris and signs of damage. Have any problem repaired immediately
by a qualified technician.
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.

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)

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.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
1Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.3Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4Applies to Highlander with IMZ-FE, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra, Tacoma with 5VZ-FE and 4Runner with 2UZ-FE.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 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 air conditioning filter(Highlander, RAV4, 4Runner)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)2
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (4Runner w/ IGR-FE, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra)3
❑Replace timing belt4
❑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 belts
__ 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, 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 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 Logs53
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD
Highlander,
4WD RAV4)2
__ 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. Inspectat120,000 miles or 144 months,
whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
120,000 Miles or 96 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 spark plugs (all models)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 belts
__ 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 transmission fluid or oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs57
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)