TOYOTA TACOMA 1997 Owners Manual

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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐParking lights (two-wheel drive models)
ÐParking lights(four-wheel drive models)

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Removing cover clips
Installing cover clips
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐFront turn signal lights

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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop and tail light
c: Stop and tail light
ÐRear turn signal, stop and tail, and back-up lightsÐLicense plate lights (type A)

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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐLicense plate lights (type B) ÐHigh mounted stoplight

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Normal cab models Xtra-cab models
Overall length mm (in.) 4440 (174.8) *1
4910 (193.3) *1
4590 (180.7) *2
5055 (199.0) *2
Overall width mm (in.) 1690 (66.5) 1690 (66.5)
Overall height mm (in.) 1570 (61.8) *3,
5
1575 (62.0) *5
1575 (62.0) *4,
5
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095 (121.9)
Front tread mm (in.) 1395 (54.9) *3
1425 (56.1)
1425 (56.1) *4
Rear tread mm (in.) 1415 (55.7) *3
1440 (56.7)
1440 (56.7) *4
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.) 500 (1100) *6
500 (1100)*6
430 (950) *7
430 (950)*7
295 (650) *8
*1 : Without rear step bumper
*2 : With rear step bumper
*3 : With P195/75R 14 tires
*4 : With P215/70R 14 tires
*5 : Unladen vehicle
*6 : With 1 or 2 occupants
*7 : With 3 occupants
*8 : With 5 occupants
Part 8 Dimensions and weight
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
Engine
Fuel
Service specifications
Tires
Fuses
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
Model:
2RZ-FE, 3RZ-FE and 5VZ-FE
Type: 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
5VZ-FE engine 6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2RZ-FE engine
95.0 x 86.0 (3.74 x 3.39)
3RZ-FE engine
95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74)
5VZ-FE engine 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23)
Displacement, cm 3
(cu. in.):
2RZ-FE engine 2438 (148.8)
3RZ-FE engine 2694 (164.3)
5VZ-FE engine
3378 (206.1)
Normal cab models Xtra-cab models
Overall length mm (in.) 4585 (180.5) 5055 (199.0)
Overall width mm (in.) 1690 (66.5) *1
1690 (66.5)
1720 (67.7) *2
1720 (67.7)*2
Overall height mm (in.) 1710 (67.3) *1,3
1700 (66.9)*1,3
1740 (68.5) *2,3
1735 (68.3)*2,3
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095 (121.9)
Front tread mm (in.) 1395 (54.9) *3
1460 (57.5)*4
1500 (59.1) *5
1500 (59.1)*5
Rear tread mm (in.) 1455 (57.3) *4
1455 (57.3)*4
1495 (58.9) *5
1495 (58.9)*5
Cargo weight rating kg (lb.) 500 (1100) 500 (1100) *6
317 (700) *7
*1 : With P225/75R 15 tires
*2 : With 31 x 10.5R 15 LT tires
*3 : Unladen vehicle
*4 : With steel wheels
*5 : With aluminum wheels
*6 : With 3 occupants
*7 : With 5 occupants
Engine

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Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) orhigher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
Two-wheel drive models
57 (15.1, 12.5) Four-wheel drive models
68 (18.0, 15.0) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.) 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines
Intake 0.15 '0.25 (0.006 '0.010)
Exhaust 0.25 '0.35 (0.010 '0.014)
5VZ-FE engine
Intake 0.13 '0.23 (0.006 '0.009)
Exhaust 0.27 '0.37 (0.011 '0.014)
Spark plug type: 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines NIPPONDENSO K16R-U
NGK BKR5EYA
5VZ-FE engine
NIPPONDENSO K16TR11
NGK BKR5EKB11
Spark plug type: 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines
0.8 (0.031)
5VZ-FE engine
1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
oughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf: 2RZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines
Generator belt 115 + 20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100 + 20
Power steering pump belt 100 -15+20
5VZ-FE engine Generator belt 100 + 20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100 + 20
Power steering pump belt 100 -15+20
Fuel
Service specifications

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ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models 2RZ-FE engine
With filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ-FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four-wheel drive models 3RZ-FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ-FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade:
API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-
gine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models With manual transmission
2RZ-FE engine
8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ-FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission
2RZ-FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
5VZ-FE engine 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) Four-wheel drive models With manual transmission
3RZ-FE engine
8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ-FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission
3RZ-FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ-FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY Open voltage* at 20 C (68 F):
12.7 V Fully charged 12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off Charging rates: 5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5' 15 (0.2 '0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2RZ-FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
3RZ-FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ-FE engine
Two-wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four-wheel drive models 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W-90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models 2RZ-FE engine
Up to 2.4 (2.5 2.1)
5VZ-FE engine Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four-wheel drive models Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRON [
III (DEXRON [
II)
TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Oil type: Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or
GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90 DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models
2RZ-FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
5VZ-FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Four-wheel drive models Front A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)
Rear Short wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
Without rear differential lock system 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
Extra long wheel base
With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
Without rear differential lock system 2.05 (2.2, 1.8)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5