TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 Service Repair Manual

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SS004-00Title:
DIAGNOSTIC TESTER COMMUNICATION
ERROR WITH T.I.S.
Models:
All Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
December 8, 2000

Certain Diagnostic Testers (SST P/N 02002019) may experience a communication
error with the Technical Information System (T.I.S.). To correct this condition, the tester
manufacturer, Vetronix Corporation, will recall and update affected units. The following
explains how to determine which Diagnostic Testers may exhibit this problem and
outlines the procedure to return the tester for repair.
Diagnostic Testers within the serial number range below are known to experience these
communication errors.
STARTING SERIAL NUMBERENDING SERIAL NUMBER
31 00000031 000100
1. Determine the Diagnostic Tester serial
number located on the back of the tester
(see Figure 1).
2. If the serial number is within the range
listed above, call Vetronix Toyota
Customer Service at 1-800-321-4889,
ext. 3123, to obtain a pre-paid shipping
package for the Diagnostic Tester.
3. The shipping package will arrive within
2 business days. Secure the tester in
the provided package following the
enclosed shipping instructions.
Diagnostic Testers are guaranteed to be
returned within 3 business days from
receipt at Vetronix (except over
holidays).
NOTE:
This update will be performed free
of charge.
Diagnostic Testers outside of the serial number range above are not affected and do not need
this repair. If a Diagnostic Tester outside this range experiences a similar problem, please call
Dealer Daily Support at 1-877-DL-DAILY or Vetronix Toyota Customer Service at
1-800-321-4889, ext. 3123.
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N/ANot Applicable to Warranty ±±±±
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Introduction
Applicable
Diagnostic
Testers
Repair
Procedure
Figure 1
Back View of Diagnostic Tester
S/N 31 000100
Warranty
Information

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ST001-01Title:
STEERING WHEEL NUT SERVICE
SPECIFICATION
Models:
All Applicable Models
Technical Service
BULLETIN
February 16, 2001

To make the steering wheel installation procedure similar for all models, the steering
wheel nut tightening torque has been standardized.
MODELMODEL YEARS
TERCELEL42, 531991 ± 1998
ECHONCP122000
PASEOEL44, 541992 ± 1997
COROLLAAE10#, ZZE1101993 ± 2001
CELICAAT180, ST18#, AT2#,
ST2#, ZZT23#1990 ± 2000
MR2SW2#, ZZW301991 ± 1995; 2000
CAMRYSXV10, 20, MCV10, 201992 ± 2000
CAMRY CNGSXV232000 ± 2001
CAMRY SOLARASXV20, MCV201999 ± 2000
AVALONMCX10, 201995 ± 2000
SUPRAJZA801993 1/2 ± 1998
RAV4SXA1#1996 ± 2000
RAV4 EVBEA111998 ± 2000
PREVIATRC10, 201991 ± 1997
SIENNAMCL101998 ± 2000
HIGHLANDERACU20, 25, MCU20, 252001
4RUNNERRN12#, 13#, VZN12#, 13#,
18#, RZN180, 1851990 ± 2000
LAND CRUISERFZ80, FZJ80, UZJ1001991 ± 2000
TRUCKRN8#, 9#, 10#, 110,
VZN85, 9#, 10#, 1101989 ± 1995
TACOMARZN140, 150, 161, 171,
19#, VZN150, 160, 170, 1951995 1/2 ± 2000
T100VCK10, 201993 ± 1998
TUNDRAVCK30, 40, UCK30, 402000
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STEERING
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Warranty
Information

STEERING WHEEL NUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION ± ST001-01 February 16, 2001
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50 Nm (510 kgfcm, 37 ftlbf)
35 Nm (360 kgfcm, 26 ftlbf)
Steering Wheel
Installation Nut
Steering Wheel
Lower
No. 2 Cover
Steering Wheel
Lower
No. 3 CoverSteering Wheel Pad
Steering Wheel
Steering ColumnService
Information

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ST002±98Title:
STEERING GEAR REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Models:
All Models equipped with SRS Airbag
Technical Service
BULLETIN
May 22, 1998

The following information is provided to supplement the Repair Manual procedure
for
removing/installing the steering gearbox or rack and pinion on vehicles equipped with a
driver 's side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag.
CAUTION:
When the intermediate shaft is disconnected and the steering wheel is turned freely,
the SRS spiral cable may be broken.
Therefore, as a precaution, make sure to pass
the driver's seat belt through the steering wheel to prevent it from turning freely, as
shown below.
After working on SRS/Steering components, always check the operation of the SRS
Warning Light. Refer to the appropriate repair manual if any diagnostic trouble codes
are recorded.
Tercel, Paseo, Corolla, MR2, Celica, Camry, Avalon, Supra, Previa, Sienna, RAV4,
4Runner, Tacoma, T±100 & Land Cruiser equipped with a driver's side SRS Airbag.
1. Position the front wheels facing
straight ahead.
2. Using the driver's seat belt, set the
steering wheel so that it does not turn
(see Fig. 1).
3. Paint match marks on the
intermediate shaft and control valve
shaft (see Fig. 2).
4. Remove the intermediate shaft
retaining bolt and disconnect the
intermediate shaft (see Fig. 2).
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STEERING
Introduction
Affected
Vehicles
Fig. 1
Repair
Procedure
Match Marks
Fig.2
Warranty
Information

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ST002±00Title:
STEERING WHEEL NUT
Models:
'94 ± '00 Camry
Technical Service
BULLETIN
May 12, 2000

The steering wheel installation nut torque specification has been changed. Please update
the repair manuals for the applicable vehicles.
1994 ± 2000 model year Camry
50 N m (510 kgf cm, 37 ft lbf)
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STEERING
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Warranty
Information

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ST004±00Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 ± '00 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
June 16, 2000

Some 1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 ± 2000 Solara vehicles may
experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition,
production parts have been changed.
1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced)
1999 ± 2000 model year Solara
MODELSTARTING VIN
NAP Camry
4T1BG2*K*YU668756
4T1BG2*K*YU986504
4T1BF2*K*YU104860
4T1BF2*K*YU947590
Solara2T1C*2*P*YC359722
MODELPREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAME
Camry
and
Solara
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
or
45503±39135
45503±39135Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly
HINT:
A quick reference in differentiating
between the previous and new parts is
that the previous Rack End Shaft is
BLACK and the current part is GRAY.Previous Part (BLACK SHAFT)
Current Part (GRAY SHAFT)
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
444631R & R Power Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly (One Side)2.2
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
9199
Combo Code AOther Side0.5
45503 39055
or
45503±39135
9199
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
STEERING
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Production
Change
Information
Parts
Information
Warranty
Information

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ST008-01Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 ± '00 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
December 21, 2001

TSB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSB updates ST004±00 dated June 16, 2000.
Revised text is red
and underlined.
Some 1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 ± 2000 Solara vehicles may
experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition,
production parts have been changed.
1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced) vehicles.
1999 ± 2000 model year Solara vehicles.
MODELSTARTING VIN
NAP Camry
4T1BG2#K#YU668756
4T1BG2#K#YU986504
4T1BF2#K#YU104860
4T1BF2#K#YU947590
Solara2T1C#2#P#YC359722
MODELPREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAME
Camry
and
Solara
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
or
45503±39135
45503±39135Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly
NOTE:
Current service parts may be GRAY or BLACK in color.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
444631R & R Power Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly (One Side)2.245503±09030
or
45503±39055
9199
Combo Code AOther Side0.5
45503 39055
or
45503±39135
9199
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
STEERING
Introduction
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Vehicles
Production
Change
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Parts
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Warranty
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SU001±00Title:
FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '99 Avalon & '97 ± '00 Camry
Technical Service
BULLETIN
January 21, 2000

TSB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSB updates SU002±99 dated September 3, 1999.
Revised text is red
and underlined.
To eliminate a noise occurrence from the front suspension on washboard type road
surfaces, the suspension support has been changed.
1997 ± 1999 Model Year Avalon and 1997 ± 2000
Camry vehicles.
The rubber bushing shape of the
suspension support has been changed.
MODELSTARTING VIN
Avalon4T1BF1*B*XU353593
JPP
Camry
JT2BF2*K*Y0237757
JT2BG2*K*Y0386559
NAP
Camry
4T1BF2*K*YU092142
4T1BF2*K*YU934448
4T1BG2*K*YU623567
4T1BG2*K*YU925151
PREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAMEQUANTITY
Avalon
48603±3302048603±33010Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension RH1
48609±3312048609±33110Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension LH1
Camry
48603±3302048603±33021Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension RH1
48609±3312048609±33121Support Sub±Assembly,
Front Suspension LH1
OP CODECOMBODESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
AR & R Suspension Support (RH and LH)
431451BAdjust Toe±In2.148603±330209199
CAdjust Camber
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
SUSPENSION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Production
Change
Information
Suspension
Support
Coil Spring
Strut
Parts
Information
Warranty
Information

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SU001-02Title:
REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP
Models:
'97 ± '01 Camry, '00 ± '02 Avalon &
'99 ± '02 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
March 1, 2002

When replacing the rear hub bearing assemblies on 1997 ± 2001 model year Camry,
2000 ± 2002 Avalon and 1999 ± 2002 Solara vehicles, replace the O±ring.
1997 ± 2001 model year Camry vehicles.
2000 ± 2002 model year Avalon vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.
1999 ± 2002 model year Solara vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.
MODELSTARTING VIN
Avalon4T1BF28B#2U223623
Solara2T1##2#P#2C005335
PART NUMBERPART NAME
90301±63006O±Ring
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REMOVAL
1. Remove Rear Wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgfcm, 76 ftlbf)
2. With Disc Brake:
Remove Brake Caliper and Disc.
A. Remove the brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgfcm, 34 ftlbf)
B. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. With Drum Brake:
Remove Brake Drum.
SUSPENSION
Introduction
Applicable
Vehicles
Production
Change
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Parts
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Warranty
Information
Repair
Procedure

REAR BEARING O±RING SERVICE TIP ± SU001-02March 1, 2002
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4. Remove Rear Axle Hub.
A. Remove the 4 bolts and rear
axle hub.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgfcm, 59 ftlbf)
B. Remove the O±ring.
HINT:
At the time of installation, coat the new
O±ring with MP grease.
NOTE:
Please ensure that the O±ring is
replaced with a new service part when
installing the bearing assembly.
C. With Drum Brake:
Remove the bolt, and disconnect
the flexible hose from the shock
absorber.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgfcm, 22 ftlbf)
D. Support the backing plate
securely.
5. With ABS:
Remove ABS Speed Sensor.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgfcm, 71 inlbf)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of
removal.
Bolt
BoltBolt
Bolt