TOYOTA TERCEL 1985 Repair Manual

FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Shock AbsorberFA.21
INSPECTION OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
INSPECT OPERATION OF SHOCK
(d Pull out the shock absorber piston rod at a constant
speed and check to see that the pull feeling
throughout the stroke is the same.
b) Check to see that there is no change in the pull when
the piston rod is rapidly moved up and down with a
stroke of 5 - 1O mm (0.20 - 0.39 in.).
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
(See page FA-l91
1. INSTALL BUMPER, COIL SPRING INSULATOR,
SPRING SEAT AND DUST SEAL
(d Mount the shock absorber in a vise.
(b) lnstall the bumber to the piston rod.
(c) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
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(d) Align the coil spring end with the lower seat hollow
and install.
(d Align the spring seat with the piston rod and install.
(fl lnstall the dust seal on the spring seat.
(g) Install the suspension support with a new nut. Do not
torque the nut yet.
2. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER TO BODY
Connect three bolts holding the shock absorber to the
body. Torque the nuts.
Torque: 24O kg-cm {17 ft-lb, 24 N.ml

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FA-22 FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Shock Absorber
w/ PS and 4WD
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKTE TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(See step 4 on page FA-l1)
4. TOROUE SUSPENSIO\T SUPPORT NUT
Torque: 500 kg-cm (36 ft-|b,49 N.ml
5. INSTALL DUST COVER
Pack the bearing in the suspension support with MP
grease. Install the dust cover.
4ry.6.
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FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front SuspensionFA-23
COMPONENTS
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Stabilizer Bar
FRONT SUSPENSION
Ball Joints
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS
1. INSPECT BALL JOINTS FOR EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS
(d Jack up the tront of the vehicle and place a wooden
block with a height of 18O - 2OO mm (7.09 - 7.87
in.) under one front tire.
(d Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the
front coil springs. Place stands under the vehicle for
safety.
(c) Make sure the front wheels are in a straightforward
position and block them with chocks.
(d) Move the lower arm up and down and check that the
balljoint has no excessive play.
Maximum balljoint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.l
2. INSPECT BALL JOINT DUST COVERS FOR DAMAGE
OR DETERIORATION
lf a problem is found, replace the balljoint assembly.

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FA.24FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Suspension
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3. INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(d Remove the balljoint. (See page FA-29)
(b) As shown in the figure, flip the ball joint stud back
and forth 5 times before installing the nut
(d Using a torque gauge, turn the nut continuously one
turn each 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Torque {turning}:
I - 25 kg-cm 17 - 21 in.-lb, 0.8 - 2'4 N'ml
lf the torque is not within specification, replace the ball
ioint.
Lower Arm
(See page FA-23)
REMOVAL OF LOWER ARM
1. DISCONNECT LOWER ARM TO STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the two bolts holding the balljoint to the steering
knuckle.
2. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR END TO LOWER
ARM
Remove the stabilizer bar nut, retainer and cushion.
3. REMOVE LOWER ARM
(a) Jack up the opposite wheel until the vehicle body
lifts off the stands.
(b) Loosen the lower arm bolt, pry the lower arm and pull
out the bolt.
(d Disconnect the lower arm from the stabilizer bar.
CAUTTON: Be careful not to lose the caster adiust
spacer.
(d) Using SST, disconnect the ball joint from the lower
arm.
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NOTE: Temporarily install the nut to prevent the balljoint
from falling out.

FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front SuspensionFA.28
REPLACEMENT OF LOWER ARM BUSHING
1. REMOVE LOWER ARM BUSHING
(a) Cut off the flange tip of the bushing as is shown in
the figure.
(b) Bend the remaining portions inward with a cold
chisel.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the flange.
(c) Bend in the flange tips and pull off the flange with apair of pliers.
(d) Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
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INSTALL LOWER ARM BUSHING
Using SST and a press, press the bushing into the arm.
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CAUTION: Do not allow grease or oil to get on the
bushing.
2.

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FA.26FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSTON - Front Suspension
INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARM
1. CONNECT LOWER ARM TO BALL JOINT
lnstall the lower arm to the ball joint with a nut.
Torque the nut and install a new cotter pin.
Torque: 800 kg-cm (58 ft-lb, 78 N'm)
2. INSTALL SPACER, RETAINER, CUSHION AND
COLLAR
3. CONNECT LOWER ARM TO BODY
(d Pass the lower arm through the stabilizer bar.
(b) Connect the lower arm with the bolt. Do not torque
the bolt yet.
(c) lnstall the stabilizer bar with the cushion, washer and
a new nut. Do not torque the nut Yet.
4. CONNECT LOWER ARM TO STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Lower the stabalizer bar and connect the balljoint to
steering knuckle with the two nuts.

FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front SuspensionFA-27
(b) Torque the nuts.
Torque: 820 kg-cm (59 ft-lb, 8O N.ml
5. INSTALL TIRE AND LOWER VEHICLE
Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
6. TOROUE NUT HOLDING STABILIZER BAR TO
LOWER ARM ,#i{:Torque: 1,O75 kg-cm (78 ft-lb, lOb N.m)
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7. TOROUE BOLT HOLDING LOWER ARM TO BODY
Torque: 1,150 kg-cm (83 ft-tb, 113 N.ml
8. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See pase FA-31
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Stabifizer Bar
(See page FA-231
REMOVAL OF STABILIZER BAR
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
2. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS
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FA.28FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Suspension
3. DISCONNECT BOTH STABILIZER BAR ENDS
TO LOWER ARM
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
CAUTION: Be careful not to lose the spacer.
INSTALLATION OF STABILIZER BAR
1. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR END TO LOWER ARM
(d lnstall the spacer, retainer, rubber and collar as
shown in the figure.
(b) Finger tighten a new stabilizer bar nut.
2. INSTALL BRACKET TOGETHER WITH STABILIZER
BAR
Pry the bar forward and install the brackets.
Torque the bolts.
Torque: rt4o kg-cm (32 ft-lb,43 N.ml
3. TOROUE NUT HOLDING STABILIZER BAR TO LOWER
ARM
Torque: 1,O75 kg-cm (78 ft-lb, 105 N.ml
NOTE: Bounce the vehicle to stabilize the suspension
before torquing the stabilizer bar nut.
4. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
5. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page FA-3)

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REAR AXLE AND
SUSPENSION
(FWD}
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
REAR AXLE HUB AND CARRIER
Sedan
Wagon
REAR SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
Suspension Arm
Strut Rod
(4wD)
TROUBLESHOOTING
REAR AXLE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FOUR LINK TYPE REAR SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Rear Shock Absorber
Lateral Control Rod
Upper and Lower Control Arm
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Page
RA-2
RA-3
RA.5
RA-5
RA-l2
RA.l6
RA.l7
RA.20
RA.23
RA.24
RA-25
RA.28
RA'42
RA.43
RA.46
RA-48
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RA-2 REAR AXLE AND susPENstoN - Troubteshootinq (FWD)
TROUBLESHOOTING (FWD}
ProblemPossible causeRemedyPage
Wanders/pullsTires worn or improperly inflated
Alignment incorrect
Wheel bearing adjusted too tight (Sedan)
Wheel bearing worn {Wagon)
Rear suspension parts loose or broken
Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure
Check alignment
Adjust wheel bearing
Replace wheel bearing
Tighten or replace suspension
parts
RA-3
RA.3
RA-5
RA-12
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BottomingVehicle overloaded
Shock absorber worn out
Spring weak
Check loading
Replace shock absorber
Replace spring
RA-17
RA.17
Sways/pitchesTires improperly inflated
Shock absorber worn out
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
RA.3
RA.17
Abnormal tire wearTires improperly inflated
Shock absorber worn out
Alignment incorrect
Suspension parts worn
Inflate tires to proper pressure
Replace shock absorber
Check toe-in
Replace suspension parts
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RA.17
RA.4
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