TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

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

INSTALLATION OF NO.1 AND NO.2
SUSPENSION ARMS
1. INSTALL NO.1 SUSPENSION ARM
HINT: Install the bushing with the slit side towards the
rear. The right and left suspension arms have been
stamped with a ºRº and ºLº respectively for identifica-
tion.
2. INSTALL NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM TO BODY
HINT: Install the bushing with the slit side towards the
rear. Then instal! the suspension arm with the small
paint spot towards the outside of the vehicle. 6. REMOVE NO.1 SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut, retainer from the body and remove the No. 1
suspension arm.
Temporarily install the No. 1 suspension arm to the
body with the bolt, plate and nut. (b) Remove the cam and the cam bolt from the body
and remove the No.2 suspension arm.
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±56

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

Stabilizer Bar
(See page RA±50)
REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
1. DISCONNECT STABILIZER LINK FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
(a) Remove the four bolts.
(b) Remove the stabilizer bar brackets and cushions from
the stabilizer bar.
4. DISCONNECT TANK BAND FROM BODY
(a) Using a jack and wooden block, support the fuel tank.
(b) Remove the two tank and installation bolts.
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
Lower the fuel tank about 40 mm (1.57 in.) and then
remove the stabilizer bar from the body. 2. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM STABILIZER
BAR
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±60

2. PLACE STABILIZER BAR
3. CONNECT TANK BAND TO BODY
Position the fuel tank in position, connect the tank
bands to the body and torque the installation bolts.
Torque: 400 kg±cm (29 ft±Ib, 39 N±m )
INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
1. INSPECT STABILIZER LINK
Move the ball joint stud in all directions, if the movement is
not smooth and free, replace the stabilizer link.
4. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR TO BODY
(a) Install the cushion and brackets to the stabilizer bar.
(b) Torque the four bolts.
Torque: 195 kg±cm (14 ft±Ib, 19 N±m)
6. CONNECT STABILIZER LINK TO SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 650 kg±cm (47 ft±Ib, 64 N±m)
5. INSTALL STABILIZER LINK TO STABILIZER BAR
Torque: 650 kg±cm (47 ft±Ib, 64 N± m)
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (FWD)RA±61

REAR SUSPENSION (4WD)
HINT: Refer to RA±50 except following points about
4WD.
COMPONENTS
± REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSIONRear Suspension (4WD)RA±62

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