TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 Service Repair Manual

SA077±01
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
SA±1
1952 Author: Date:
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/pulls
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
4. Hub bearings (Worn)
5. Suspension parts (Worn)
6. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA±2
SA±4
SA±7
±
SA±10
±
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Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)±
SA±33
SA±56
SA±33
SA±56
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)SA±2
SA±47
SA±69
SA±33
SA±56
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheels (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joints (Worn)
6. Hub bearings (Worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA±2
SA±2
SA±33
SA±56
SA±4
SA±7
SA±43
SA±10
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±
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheels (Out of balance)
3. Suspension parts (Worn)
4. Shock absorber (Worn)SA±2
SA±2
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SA±33
SA±56

R03031
SA078±01
R15157
Front
R07928
SA±2
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
1953 Author: Date:
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold inflation pressure:
Normal driving
Tire sizeFront, Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
P195/70R14 90S, 90H210 (2.1, 30)
P205/65R15 92H*1 220 (2.2, 32)
*2 200 (2.0, 29)
*1: For all loads including full rated loads
*
2: For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
Trailer towing
Tire sizeFront, Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
P195/70R14 90S*1 210 (2.1, 30)
*2 240 (2.4, 36)
P205/65R15 92H*1 220 (2.2, 32)
*2 240 (2.4, 36)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On±the±car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less

W03084
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA±3
1954 Author: Date:
4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check for oil leaks

Check mounting bushings for wear

Check front and rear of the vehicle for bounce

W03085
Front
R03030
Rear
SA079±01
Z03382
SA3213
AB
C D
Front SA±4
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1955 Author: Date:
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Tire sizeFront*1 mm (in.)Rear*2 mm (in.)
195/70R14212 (8.35)264 (10.39)
205/65R15215 (8.46)266 (10.49)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower
suspension arm mounting bolt.
*
2: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the strut rod mounting
bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specification.
If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust
it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE
ONTO VEHICLE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL
ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
5S±FE1MZ±FE
Camber
Left±right error±0°36' ± 45'
(±0.6° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less±0°37' ± 45'
(±0.62° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Caster
Left±right error2°10' ± 45'
(2.17° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less2°11' ± 45'
(2.18° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Left±right error13°01' ± 45'
(13.02° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less13°04' ± 45'
(13.07° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spec-
ification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the
suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in
(Total)A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
C ± D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe±in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack
ends.

W03086
F02267
1
2
F01195
Bolt
Adjusting
ValueSet Bolt
15'
30'Adjusting Bolt90105±15001 90105±15004 90105±15005 90105±15006
45'
1°00'
1°15'
1°30'121212121 Dot 2 Dots 3 Dots
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±5
1956 Author: Date:
5. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe±in.
(a) Remove the front wheels and speed sensor clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
(c) Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
(e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of
the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber
adjustment is required.
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the front wheels.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
HINT:

Try to adjust the camber to the center value.

Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' ± 30' (0.1° ± 0.5°).
If the camber is not within the specification, using the table be-
low, estimate for how much additional camber adjustment will
be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
(i) Follow the above mentioned steps again. Between step
(b) and (c), exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time.

W03088
SA0028
A: Inside
B: Outside AB
Front BA SA±6
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1957 Author: Date:
6. ADJUST TOE±IN
(a) Remove the boot clamps.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust
the toe±in.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe±in to the center value.

Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends
is the same.
Rack end length difference:
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)
(e) Place the boot on the seat and install the clip it.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Tire sizeInside wheelOutside wheel

195/70R1437°12' ± 2°
(37.2° ± 2°)32°21'
(32.45°)
205/65R1535°47' ± 2°
(35.78° ± 2°)31°25'
(31.42°)
If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left
and right rack end length.

SA07A±01
SA3213
AB
C D
Front
W03090
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA±7
1958 Author: Date:
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height: See page SA±4
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to specification.
2. INSTALL CAMBER ± CASTER ± KINGPIN GAUGE
ONTO VEHICLE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL
ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions on the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
5S±FE1MZ±FE
Camber
Left±right error±0°42' ± 45'
(±0.7° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less±0°45' ± 45'
(±0.75° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
HINT:
Camber in not adjustable, it measurement is not within the
specifications, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/
or worn±out parts and replace them as necessary.
4. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in
(Total)A + B: 0°24' ± 12' (0.4° ± 0.2°)
C ± D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe±in is not within the specification, adjust it at the No.2
lower suspension arm.
5. ADJUST TOE±IN
(a) Measure the length of the left and right No.2 lower sus-
pension arms.
No.2 lower suspension arm length difference:
1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
If the left±right difference is larger than the specification, adjust
the length.

W03091
SA±8
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1959 Author: Date:
(b) Loosen the lock nuts.
(c) Turn the left and right lower suspension arms an equal
amount to adjust toe±in.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe±in to the center value.

One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe±in
about 36' (0.6°, 6.7 mm, 0.264 in.).
(d) Torque the lock nuts.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

SA07B±01
W03092
Front Shock Absorber
Tie Rod End
Front Drive Shaft
Brake Caliper
ABS Speed Sensor
Lower Suspension ArmLock Cap

Snap Ring

Dust DeflectorSteering Knuckle
Dust Cover

Bearing
Lower Ball JointAxle Hub
127 (1,300, 94)
294 (3,000, 217)
107 (1,090,79)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
123 (1,250, 90)
Cotter pin
Cotter pin
Cotter pin Hub Bolt
Disc
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non±reusable part
211 (2,150, 156)
49 (500, 36)
8.3 (85, 74 in.´lbf)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±9
1960 Author: Date:
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS

SA07C±01
W03084W03084
W03093
W03139
W03094
SST
SA±10
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1961 Author: Date:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(d) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(e) Install the disc, 2 bolts and brake caliper.
Torque: 107 N´m (1,090 kgf´cm, 79 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) With applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 294 N´m (3,000 kgf´cm, 217 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
4. w/ ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
CLAMP
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
5. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB-
SORBER
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
HINT:

Do not remove the bolts.

At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with en-
gine oil.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09610±20012