check engine TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

2. INSPECT DRIVE AND DRIVEN ROTORS
A. Inspect rotor body clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the
driven rotor and body.
Standard body clearance: 0.10 ± 0.16 n nm
(0.0039 ± 0.0063 in.)
Maximum body clearance: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the body clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
rotor as a set. If necessary, replace the oil pump assembly.
B. Inspect rotor tip clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the
drive and driven rotors.
Standard tip clearance: 0.04 ± 0.16 mm
(0.0016 ± 0.0063 in.)
Maximum tip clearance: 0.20 mm (0.0079 in.)
If the tip clearance is greater± than maximum, replace the
rotors as a set. If necessary, replace the oil pump assem-
bly.
INSPECTION OF OIL PUMP
1. INSPECT RELIEF VALVE
Coat the valve with engine oil and check that it falls
smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
If not, replace the relief valve. If necessary, replace the oil
pump assembly.
DISASSEMBLY OF OIL PUMP
(See page LU±11)
1. REMOVE RELIEF VALVE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Remove the retainer, spring and relief valve.
2. REMOVE DRIVE AND DRIVEN ROTORS
Remove the two bolts, pump body cover, O±ring, the drive
and driven rotors.
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9. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See step 12 on page EM±134)
10. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
11. LOWER VEHICLE
12. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±8)
13. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
14. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See page LU±6)
15. INSTALL HOOD8. INSTALL SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
Torque:
14 mm head bolt
400 kg±cm (32 ft±lb, 43 N±m)
19 mm head bolt
2,120 kg±cm (153 ft±Ib, 208 N±m)
7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
Torque:
To body 400 kg±cm (29 ft±lb, 39 N±m)
To mounting insulator
490 kg±cm (35 ft±tb, 48 N±m)
(c) Install the oil pan with the seventeen bolts and two
nuts.
Torque: 55 kg±cm (48 in.±Ib. 5.4 N±m)
(d) Install the dipstick.
6. INSTALL STIFFENER PLATE
Torque: 380 kg±cm (27±Ib, 37 N±m)
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Standard side clearance: 0.030 ± 0.090 mm
(0.0012 ± 0.0035 in.)
Maximum side clearance: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
If the side clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
rotors as a set. If necessary, replace the oil pump assembly.
C. Inspect rotor tip clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the
drive and driven rotors.
Standard tip clearance: 0.110 ± 0.240 mm
(0.0043 ± 0.0094 in.)
Maximum tip clearance: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
If the tip clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
rotors as a set. Standard body clearance: 0.100 ± 0.175 mm
(0.0039 ± 0.0069 in.)
Maximum body clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the body clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
rotors as a set. If necessary, replace the oil pump assembly.
B. Inspect rotor side clearance
Using a feeler gauge and precision straight edge, measure
the clearance between the rotors and precision straight
edge.
INSPECTION OF OIL PUMP
1. INSPECT RELIEF VALVE
Coat the valve with engine oil and check that it falls
smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight
If it does not, replace the relief valve. If necessary, replace
the oil pump assembly.
2. INSPECT DRIVE AND DRIVEN ROTORS
A. Inspect rotor body clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the
driven rotor and body.
REPLACEMENT OF CRANKSHAFT FRONT
OIL SEAL
(See page EM±160)
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11. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET AND
INSULATOR
(See step 7 on page EM±171)
12. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING CENTER MEMBER
(See step 10 on page EM±171)
13. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See step 14 on page EM±172)
14. INSTALL SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
(See step 15 on page EM±172)
15. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVERS
16. LOWER VEHICLE
17. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±8)
18. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
19. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See page LU±6)
20. INSTALL HOOD
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Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty. See Owner's Guide or Warranty Booklet
for complete warranty information.
* For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Applicable to vehicles operated under conditions of extensive idling and /or low speed driving for long distances such as police, taxi or door±to±door delivery use.
(2) Applicable when operating mainly on dusty roads. If not, follow SCHEDULE B.
(3) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(4) Also applicable to lining drum for parking brake.
(5) Check for leakage.
(6) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(7) Applicable only when operating mainly on rough, muddy roads. The applicable parts are listed below. For other usage conditions, refer to SCHEDULE B.
w
Front and rear suspension member to body
w
0 Strut bar bracket to body bolts
w
Bolts for sheet installation
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCHEDULE A
CONDITIONS:
wTowing a trailer, using a camper or car top carrier.
wRepeated short trips less than 5 miles (8 km) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
wExtensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door±to±door delivery use.
wOperating on dusty, rough, muddy or salt spread roads.Maintenance operations: A = Check and adjust if necessary;
R = Replace, change or lubricate;
I = Inspect and correct or replace if necessary
Maintenance services beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown for each
maintenance schedule.
Service interval
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first)
Maintenance items
Manual transaxle, automatic transaxle
and differential Brake pads and discs (Front and rear)
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyExhaust pipes and mountings
Steering gear housing oily Brake line pipes and hosesFuel lines and connections
Ball joints and dust coversEngine oil and oil filter
Spark plugs (platinum tipped)MA±4 (item 2)
MA±6 (item 6)
Brake linings and drumsFuel tank cap gasket
Drive shaft boots
MA±14 item 221 MA±10 (item 20) MA±5 (item 3,4)
Steering linkageMA±7 (item 12)
MA±8 (item 14) Valve clearance
MA±8 (item 16)
MA±9 (item 19) MA±7 (item 13) MA±7 (item 11
MA±7 (item 10)
MA±9 (item 18) Charcoal canister
MA±9 (item 17) MA±8 (item 151
See page
(item No.)
Engine coolant
MA±6 (item 9) MA±4 (item 1)
MA±4 (item 2)
MA±5 (item 5)
MA±8 (item 8) AAA±6 (item 7)
Air filter¿21*
Spark plugsTiming belt
Drive belts
IGNITION
CHASSIS BRAKESENGINESystem
EVAP FUEL
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Maintenance services indicated by a star (*) or asterisk (*) are required under the terms of the Emission Control Systems Warranty.
See Owner's Guide or Warranty
Booklet for complete warranty information.

For vehicles sold in California
* For vehicles sold outside California
(1) Includes inspection of fuel tank band and vapor vent system.
(2) Also applicable to drum lining for parking brake.
(3) Check for leakage.
(4) Check for oil leaks from steering gear housing.
(5) The applicable part are listed below
wFront and rear suspension member to body
wStrut bar bracket to body bolts
wBolts for sheet installation
Maintenance service beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km) should continue to be performed at the same intervals shown
for each maintenance schedule.
SCHEDULE BCONDITIONS: Conditions other than those listed for SCHEDULE A.
Service interval
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first)
Maintenance items
Manual transaxle, automatic
transaxle and differential (3) Brake pads and discs (Front and rearBolts and nuts on chassis and body 17)Exhaust pipes and mountings
Steering gear housing oil 1s) Brake linings and drums (4)
Brake line pipes and hoses Fuel lines and connections (31
Ball joints and dust covers Engine oil and oil filterSpark plugs (platinum tippedFuel tank cap gasket
MA±14 (item 22) MA±10 (item 20)
Charcoal canister
Steering linkage
Drive shaft boots
MA±7 (item 11)
MA±9 (item 19) MA±9 (item 18) MA±7 (item 13) MA±7 (item 10)
MA±8 (item 14) MA±7 (item 12)
MA±8 (item 16) MA±8 (item 15) See page
(item No.)
Engine coolant
MA±9 (item 17)
Valve clearance
MA±6 (item 8) MA±4 (item 2)
MA±6 (item 9) MA±6 (item 7)
MA±6 (item 7)
MA±5 (item 5) MA±5 (item 4)
Drive belts
Air filterSpark plugs
IGNITION
CHASSISBRAKES ENGINESystem
EVAPFUEL
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are the maintenance and inspection items
which are considered to be the owner's responsibility,
They can be performed by the owner or he
can have then done at a service shop. These items
include those which should be checked on a daily ba-
sis, those which, in most cases, do not require
(special) tools and those which are considered to be
reasonable for the owner to perform.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as
follows:
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. Adjust
if necessary.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
2. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness
or for missing nuts. If necessary,
tighten them.
3. TIRE ROTATION
It is recommended that tires be rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km).
4. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe
clean. Replace if necessary.
5. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or
other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak,
have the cause found and corrected.
6. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid and
back door operate smoothly, and that all
latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch se-
cures the hood from opening when the prima-
ry latch is released.
INSIDE VEHICLE
7. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights,
turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.8. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers func-
tion properly.
9. HORN
Check that it is working.
10. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
11. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
12. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster out-
let when operating the heater or air conditioner
at defroster mode.
13. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
14. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted
securely.
15. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert
for changes in steering condition, such as hard
steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise.
16. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
operate smoothly.
(b) Check that a11 latches lock securely in
any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any
latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up
and down smoothly and that the locks
hold securely in any latched position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check
that the latches lock securely.
17. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut,
frayed, worn or damaged.
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18. ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven
pedal effort or catching.
19. CLUTCH PEDAL (See page CL±3)
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Check that the pedal has the proper freeplay.
20. BRAKE PEDAL (See page BR±6)
(a) Check the pedal for smooth operation.
(b) Check that the pedal has the proper reserve
distance and freeplay.
(c) Check the brake booster function.
21. BRAKES
At a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull
to one side when applied.
22. PARKING BRAKE (See page BR±8)
(a) Check that the lever has the proper travel.
(b) On a safe incline, check that the vehicle is
held securely with only the parking brake
applied.
23. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK
MECHANISM
(a) Check the lock release button of the selector
lever for proper and smooth operation.
(b) On a safe incline, check that vehicle is held
securely with the selector lever in the ºPº
position and all brakes released.
UNDER HOOD
24. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
25. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the
ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see±through reser-
voir.
26. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean
and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or
loose connections.
27. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells
is between the upper and lower level lines on the
case. If level is low, add distilled water only.28. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID LEVELS
(a) Check that the brake fluid level is near the
upper level line on the see±through reser-
voir.
(b) Check that the clutch fluid level is within
+ 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the reservoir hem.
29. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS
Check all drive belts for fraying, cracks, wear or
oiliness.
30. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine
turned off.
31. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
Check the level.
The level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDº
range depending on the fluid temperature.
32. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking
brake applied, shift the selector into all
positions from ºPº to ºLº, and then shift
into ºPº.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid
with a clean rag. Re±insert the dipstick
and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
(d) Perform this check with the fluid at normal
driving temperature (70 ± 80
°C or
158 ± 176°F).
NOTE: Wait about 30 minutes before check-
ing the fluid level after extended driving at high
speeds i n hot weather, driving i n heavy traffic
or with a trailer.
33. EXHAUST SYSTEM
Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose sup-
ports.
If any change in the sound of the exhaust oK
smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the
cause located and corrected.
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(b) Using a belt tension gauge, measure the drive
belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG±20 (95506±00020)
Borroughs NO.BT±33±73F
Drive belt tension:
Alternator (3S±FE)
w/ A/C New belt 175 + 5lb
Used belt 130 + 10 lb
w/o A/C New belt 125 + 25 Ib
Used belt 95 + 20 Ib
Alternator (2vZ±FE) New belt 175 + 5 Ib
Used belt 115 + 20 Ib
PS pump New belt 125 + 25 Ib
Used belt 80 + 20 lb
If necessary, adjust the drive belt tension.
HINT:
wºNew beltº refers to a belt which has been used 5
minutes or less on a running engine.
wºUsed beltº refers to a belt which has been used on a
running engine for 5 minutes or more.
wAfter installing the belt, check that it fits properly i n the
ribbed grooves.
wCheck by hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped
out of the groove on the bottom of the pulley. .
wAfter installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5
minutes and recheck the belt tension.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ENGINE
Cold Engine Operations
1. REPLACE TIMING BELT
(a) Remove the timing belt.
3S±FE (See pages EM±23 to 26)
2VZ±FE (See pages EM±34 to 39)
(b) Install the timing belt.
3S±FE (See pages EM±29 to 33)
2VZ±FE (See pages EM±42 to 47)
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
(a) Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed
cords etc.
If necessary, replace the drive belt.
HINT: Cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered accept-
able. If the belt has chunks missing from the ribs, it
should be replaced.
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6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
(See page LU±7)
Oil grade: API grade SG, multigrade, fuel±efficient and
recommended viscosity oil
Drain and refill with oil filter change capacity:
3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. qts)
7. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
(See page CO±4)
Use a good brand of ethylene±glycol base coolant, mixed
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Coolant capacity (w/ Heater):
3S±FE M/T 6.4 liters (6.8 US qts, 5.6 Imp. qts)
A/T (2WD)
6.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.5 Imp. qts)
A/T (4WD)
6.8 liters (7.2 US qts. 6.0 Imp. qts)
2VZ±FE M/T 9.5 liters (10.0 US qts, 8.4 Imp. qts)
A/T 9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)
8. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER
(a) Remove the canister dust cover.
M Disconnect the hoses from the charcoal canister.
Label hoses for correct installation.
(c) Plug pipe C with your finger, and blow compressed air
(3kg/cm
2, 43 psi or 294 kPa) through pipe B (fuel tank
side).
wCheck that air comes out of the bottom pipe A
without resistance.
wCheck that no activated charcoal comes out.
If necessary, replace the charcoal canister.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to wash the charcoal.
(d) Reconnect the hoses to the charcoal canister.
(e) Reinstall the canister dust cover.
9. REPLACE GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
(a) Remove the old gasket (O±ring) from the tank cap. Do
not damage the cap.
(b) Install a new gasket by hand.
(c) Check the cap for damage or cracks.
(d) Install the cap and check the torque limiter.
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