checking oil TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

INSTILLATION OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(See page FA±41)
1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, tap in the drive shaft
until it makes contact with the pinion shaft.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boots.
HINT:
wBefore installing the drive shaft, set the snap ring opening
side facing downward.
wWhether or not the drive shaft is making contact with the
pinion shaft can be known by the sound or feeling when driv-
ing it in.
2. CHECK INSTALLATION OF FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that there is 2 3 mm (0.08 0.12 in.) of play in axial
direction.
(b) Check that the drive shaft will not come out by trying to
pull it completely out by hand.
HINT: When checking pull the inboard joint so as not to
damage the boot.(c) Install the outboard joint side of the drive shaft to
the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot.
3. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE TO LOWER ARM
Torque: 1,15O kg±cm (83 ft±Ib, 113 N±m)
± FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSIONFront Drive Shaft (4WD)FA±49

PRECAUTIONS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION: If large amounts of unburned gasoline flow into the converter, it may overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions and
explain them to your customer.
1. Use only unleaded gasoline.
2. Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20
minutes.
3. Avoid spark jump test.
(a) Spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as pos-
sible.
(b) While testing, never race the engine.
4. Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible.
5. Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty.
This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra
load on the converter.
6. Avoid coasting with ignition turned off and prolonged braking.
7. Do not dispose of used catalyst along with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.(f) When steam cleaning an engine, protect the distribu-
tor, air filter and VCV from water.
(g) Never use an impact wrench to remove or install tem-
perature switches or temperature sensors.
(h) When checking continuity at the wire connector, insert
the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from
bending.
(i) When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose
onto a connector that is too large. Use a step±down
adapter instead. Once the hose has been stretched,
it may leak.
13. Tag hoses before disconnecting them:
(a) When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to iden-
tify how they should be reconnected.
(b) After completing a job, double check that the vacuum
hoses are properly connected. A label under the
hood shows the proper layout.
± INTRODUCTIONIN±6General Repair Instructions

PRECAUTIONS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION: If large amounts of unburned gasoline flow into the converter, it may overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions and
explain them to your customer.
1. Use only unleaded gasoline.
2. Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20
minutes.
3. Avoid spark jump test.
(a) Spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as pos-
sible.
(b) While testing, never race the engine.
4. Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression tests must be made as rapidly as possible.
5. Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty.
This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra
load on the converter.
6. Avoid coasting with ignition turned off and prolonged braking.
7. Do not dispose of used catalyst along with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.(f) When steam cleaning an engine, protect the distribu-
tor, air filter and VCV from water.
(g) Never use an impact wrench to remove or install tem-
perature switches or temperature sensors.
(h) When checking continuity at the wire connector, insert
the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from
bending.
(i) When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose
onto a connector that is too large. Use a step±down
adapter instead. Once the hose has been stretched,
it may leak.
13. Tag hoses before disconnecting them:
(a) When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to iden-
tify how they should be reconnected.
(b) After completing a job, double check that the vacuum
hoses are properly connected. A label under the
hood shows the proper layout.
± INTRODUCTIONPrecautions for Vehicles Equipped with a Catalytic ConverterIN±6

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.
± MAINTENANCEGeneral MaintenanceMA±16