Strut TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

20. TORQUE AXLE CARRIER MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque the axle carrier mounting bolts with the vehicle
weight on the suspension.
Torque: Strut rod x Axle carrier
1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N±m)
No. 1 and No. 2 suspension arm x Axle carrier
1,250 kg±cm (90 ft±Ib, 123 N±m)
21. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page RA±31) 18. INSTALL PLATE WASHER, BEARING LOCK NUT,
BEARING LOCK NUT CAP AND NEW COTTER PIN
(a) Install the plate washer and lock nut.
(b) With the parking brake engaged, and tighten the nut.
Torque: 1,900 kg±cm (137 ft±Ib, 186 N±m)
(c) Install the lock nut cap and a new cotter pin.
19. INSTALL WHEELS AND LOWER VEHICLE
(a) Install the wheel.
(b) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle up and
down to stabilize the suspension.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Axle Hub and Carrier (4WD)RA±19

Suspension Arm
(See page RA±50)
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION ARMS
1. JACK UP VEHICLE
Jack up the vehicle and support the body with stands.
3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 AND NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARMS
FROM AXLE CARRIER
Remove the suspension holding bolt and nut from the No. 1
and No.2 suspension arms. 2. DISCONNECT STRUT ROD FROM AXLE CARRIER
Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the strut rod
from the axle carrier.
5. REMOVE N0.2 SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body. 4. REMOVE FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Remove the two bolts, two clips, and the protector.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±55

6. TORQUE NO.1 AND NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM
INSTALLATION BOLTS
(a) Align the matchmarks on the cam and the body torque
the installation bolt with the vehicle weight on the
suspension.
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N±m)
3. CONNECT NO.1 AND NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM TO
AXLE CARRIER
Connect the No. 1 and No.2 suspension arms with the
bolt and the two retainers to the axle carrier and tempo-
rarily install the nut.
5. INSTALL WHEELS AND LOWER VEHICLE
(a) Install the wheels.
(b) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle up and
down to stabilize the suspension. 4. CONNECT STRUT BAR TO AXLE CARRIER
Connect the strut rod to the axle carrier and temporarily
install the bolt and nut.(a) Place the No.2 suspension arm in position.
(b) Temporarily install the cam bolt and cam to the
body.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FIND)RA±57

Strut Rod
(See page RA±50)
REMOVAL OF STRUT ROD
REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the strut rod installation bolt and nut from the
axle carrier. 7. TORQUE STRUT ROD INSTALLATION BOLT TO AXLE
CARRIER
Torque the strut rod installation bolt to the axle carrier
with the vehicle weight on the suspension.
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N ± m)
8. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Install the fuel tank protector with the two bolts and the
two clips.
9. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT(b) Torque the suspension arm installation bolt to the
axle carrier with the vehicle weight on the sus-
pension.
Torque: 1,850 kg±cm (134 ft±Ib, 181 N ± m)
(b) Remove the strut rod installation bolt and nut from the
body.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±58

Strut Rod
(See page RA±50)
REMOVAL OF STRUT ROD
REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the strut rod installation bolt and nut from the
axle carrier. 7. TORQUE STRUT ROD INSTALLATION BOLT TO AXLE
CARRIER
Torque the strut rod installation bolt to the axle carrier
with the vehicle weight on the suspension.
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N ± m)
8. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
Install the fuel tank protector with the two bolts and the
two clips.
9. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT(b) Torque the suspension arm installation bolt to the
axle carrier with the vehicle weight on the sus-
pension.
Torque: 1,850 kg±cm (134 ft±Ib, 181 N ± m)
(b) Remove the strut rod installation bolt and nut from the
body.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±58

3. TORQUE STRUT ROD INSTALLATION BOLTS AND
NUTS
Torque the mounting bolt with the vehicle weight on the
suspension.
Torque: 1,150 kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N± m)
4. CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page RA±3)
INSTALLATION OF STRUT ROD
1. INSTALL STRUT ROD
(a) Position the strut rod to the body and temporarily install
the bolt and nut.
HINT: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange of
the bracket as shown in the figure.
2. INSTALL WHEELS AND LOWER VEHICLE
(a) install the wheels.
(b) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle up and
down to stabilize the suspension. (b) Temporarily connect the strut rod with the bolt and
nut.
HINT: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the
flange of the bracket as shown in the figure. .
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRearRA±59

Suspension Arm and Strut Rod
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
Remove and install the parts as shown components on
page RA±62.
(MAIN POINT OF REMOVAL SUSPENSION ARM AND
STRUT ROD)
wPlace matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
(No.2 suspension arm only)
(MAIN POINT OF INSTALLATION SUSPENSION ARM
AND STRUT ROD)
wPlace suspension arm or the strut rod in position.
wTemporarily install the bolt to the body and the axle
carrier.
w Bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the sus-
pension arm on strut rod.
wAlign the matchmarks on the cam and body
(No. 2 suspension arm only)
wTorque the installation bolt with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
(See page RA±62)
wCheck rear wheel alignment.
(See page RA±3)
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
STABILIZER BAR
Remove and install the stabilizer bar as shown compo-
nents on page RA±44.
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Move the ball joint stud in all directions, if the movement
is not smooth and free, replace the stabilizer link.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (4WD)RA±63

Suspension Arm and Strut Rod
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
Remove and install the parts as shown components on
page RA±62.
(MAIN POINT OF REMOVAL SUSPENSION ARM AND
STRUT ROD)
wPlace matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
(No.2 suspension arm only)
(MAIN POINT OF INSTALLATION SUSPENSION ARM
AND STRUT ROD)
wPlace suspension arm or the strut rod in position.
wTemporarily install the bolt to the body and the axle
carrier.
w Bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the sus-
pension arm on strut rod.
wAlign the matchmarks on the cam and body
(No. 2 suspension arm only)
wTorque the installation bolt with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
(See page RA±62)
wCheck rear wheel alignment.
(See page RA±3)
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
STABILIZER BAR
Remove and install the stabilizer bar as shown compo-
nents on page RA±44.
INSPECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Move the ball joint stud in all directions, if the movement
is not smooth and free, replace the stabilizer link.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (4WD)RA±63

Front and rear brake
Pad thickness
Disc thickness
Disc runout
Parking brake
Lining thickness
Drum inside diameter
Front axle and suspension
Ball joint vertical play
Steering wheel freeplay
Torque specifications
Front seat mount bolts
Strut/stabilizer bar bracket x Body
Engine mounting center member x Body
Front suspension lower crossmember x Body
Rear suspension lower crossmember x Body
MAINTENANCE
Engine
Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill with oil fitter change)
Gap
Firing order
Valve clearance Coolant capacity 1w/ Heater) Drive belt tension
Alternator
Spark plug
Type
Chassis
PS pump
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMaintenanceA±2

Axle bearing lock nut
Axle carrier x Shock Absorber
Axle hub x Axle carrier
Strut rod X Axle carrier
No. 1 and No. 2 suspension arm x Axle carrier
Drive shaft x 'Side gear shaft
Piston rod X Suspension support
Suspension support x Body
No. 1 suspension Arm x Body
No. 2 suspension arm x Body
Strut rod X Body
Stabilizer bar X Stabilizer bar link
Shock absorber X Stabilizer bar link
Stabilizer bar bracket x Body
Fuel tank band X Body
Hub nut
Carrier x Carrier cover
Carrier X Drain plug
Carrier x Filler plug
Carrier x Side bearing cap
Ring gear x Differential case
Drive pinion x Companion flage
Companion flange x Propeller shaft (4WD)
Differential x Support member
Torque Specifications
Part tightened
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSRear Axle and SuspensionA±35