Camry Repair Manual SUSPENSION AXLE

SA077–01 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE TROUBLESHOOTING SA–1 1952A uthorĂ: DateĂ: TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts. Symptom Suspect Area See page Wander/pulls 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) 3. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn) 4. Hub bearings (Worn) 5. Suspension parts (Worn) 6. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) SA–2 SA–4 SA–7 – SA–10 – – Bottoming 1. Vehicle (Overloaded) 2. Spring (Weak) 3. Shock absorber (Worn) – SA–33 SA–56 SA–33 SA–56 Sways/pitches 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) 3. Shock absorber (Worn) SA–2 SA–47 SA–69 SA–33 SA–56 Front wheel shimmy 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 2. Wheels (Out of balance) 3. Shock absorber (Worn) 4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) 5. Ball joints (Worn) 6. Hub bearings (Worn) 7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn) 8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken) SA–2 SA–2 SA–33 SA–56 SA–4 SA–7 SA–43 SA–10 – – Abnormal tire wear 1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 2. Wheels (Out of balance) 3. Suspension parts (Worn) 4. Shock absorber (Worn) SA–2 SA–2 – SA–33 SA–56 R03031 SA078–01 R15157 Front R07928 SA–2 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE TIRE AND WHEEL 1953AuthorĂ: DateĂ: TIRE AND WHEEL INSPECTION 1. INSPECT TIRE (a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure. Cold inflation pressure: Normal driving Tire size Front, Rear kPa (kgf/cm 2 or bar, psi) P195/70R14 90S, 90H 210 (2.1, 30) P205/65R15 92H * 1 220 (2.2, 32) * 2 200 (2.0, 29) * 1 : For all loads including full rated loads * 2 : For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers) Trailer towing Tire size Front, Rear kPa (kgf/cm 2 or bar, psi) P195/70R14 90S * 1 210 (2.1, 30) * 2 240 (2.4, 36) P205/65R15 92H * 1 220 (2.2, 32) * 2 240 (2.4, 36) * 1 : For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph) * 2 : For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over (b) Check the tire runout. Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less 2. ROTATING TIRES HINT: See the illustration for where to rotate each tire. 3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE (a) Check and adjust the Off–the–car balance. (b) If necessary, check and adjust the On–the–car balance. Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less W03084 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE TIRE AND WHEEL SA–3 1954AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS (a) Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) (b) Check the axle hub deviation. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS 6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS 7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS 8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY z Check for oil leaks z Check mounting bushings for wear z Check front and rear of the vehicle for bounce W03085 Front R03030 Rear SA079–01 Z03382 SA3213 AB C D Front SA–4 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1955A uthorĂ: DateĂ: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION 1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT Tire size Front* 1 mm (in.) Rear* 2 mm (in.) 195/70R14 212 (8.35) 264 (10.39) 205/65R15 215 (8.46) 266 (10.49) * 1 : Front measuring point Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt. * 2 : Rear measuring point Measure from the ground to the center of the strut rod mounting bolt. NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification. If the vehicle height is not within the specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body. 2. INSTALL CAMBER–CASTER–KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO VEHICLE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer. 3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION 5S–FE 1MZ–FE Camber Left–right error –0°36’ ± 45’ (–0.6° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less –0°37’ ± 45’ (–0.62° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less Caster Left–right error 2°10’ ± 45’ (2.17° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less 2°11’ ± 45’ (2.18° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less Steering axis inclination Left–right error 13°01’ ± 45’ (13.02° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less 13°04’ ± 45’ (13.07° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less HINT: If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spec- ification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts. 4. INSPECT TOE–IN Toe–in (Total) A + B: 0° ± 12’ (0° ± 0.2°) C – D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.) If the toe–in is not within the specification, adjust it at the rack ends. W03086 F02267 1 2 F01195 Bolt Adjusting Value Set Bolt 15’ 30’ Adjusting Bolt 90105–15001 90105–15004 90105–15005 90105–15006 45’ 1°00’ 1°15’ 1°30’ 12121212 1 Dot 2 Dots 3 Dots –SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SA–5 1956A uthorĂ: DateĂ: 5. ADJUST CAMBER NOTICE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe–in. (a) Remove the front wheels and speed sensor clamp. (b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb- er. (c) Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil. (d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts. (e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required. (f) Tighten the nuts. Torque: 211 N·m (2,150 kgf·cm, 156 ft·lbf) (g) Install the front wheels. Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf) (h) Check the camber. HINT: z Try to adjust the camber to the center value. z Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6’ – 30’ (0.1° – 0.5°). If the camber is not within the specification, using the table be- low, estimate for how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt. (i) Follow the above mentioned steps again. Between step (b) and (c), exchange 1 or 2 selected bolts. HINT: When exchanging the 2 bolts, exchange 1 bolt for each time. W03088 SA0028 A: Inside B: Outside AB Front BA SA–6 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1957A uthorĂ: DateĂ: 6. ADJUST TOE–IN (a) Remove the boot clamps. (b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts. (c) Turn the left and right rack ends an equal amount to adjust the toe–in. HINT: z Try to adjust the toe–in to the center value. z Make sure that the length of the left and right rack ends is the same. Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less (d) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts. Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf) (e) Place the boot on the seat and install the clip it. HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted. 7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle. Tire size Inside wheel Outside wheel <Reference> 195/70R14 37°12’ ± 2° (37.2° ± 2°) 32°21’ (32.45°) 205/65R15 35°47’ ± 2° (35.78° ± 2°) 31°25’ (31.42°) If the wheel angles differ from the specification, check the left and right rack end length. SA07A–01 SA3213 A B C D Front W03090 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SA–7 1958A uthorĂ: DateĂ: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION 1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT Vehicle height: See page SA–4 NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to specification. 2. INSTALL CAMBER – CASTER – KINGPIN GAUGE ONTO VEHICLE OR POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER Follow the specific instructions on the equipment manufacturer. 3. INSPECT CAMBER 5S–FE 1MZ–FE Camber Left–right error –0°42’ ± 45’ (–0.7° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less –0°45’ ± 45’ (–0.75° ± 0.75°) 45’ (0.75°) or less HINT: Camber in not adjustable, it measurement is not within the specifications, inspect the suspension parts for damaged and/ or worn–out parts and replace them as necessary. 4. INSPECT TOE–IN Toe–in (Total) A + B: 0°24’ ± 12’ (0.4° ± 0.2°) C – D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.) If the toe–in is not within the specification, adjust it at the No.2 lower suspension arm. 5. ADJUST TOE–IN (a) Measure the length of the left and right No.2 lower sus- pension arms. No.2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less If the left–right difference is larger than the specification, adjust the length. W03091 SA–8 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 1959A uthorĂ: DateĂ: (b) Loosen the lock nuts. (c) Turn the left and right lower suspension arms an equal amount to adjust toe–in. HINT: z Try to adjust the toe–in to the center value. z One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe–in about 36’ (0.6°, 6.7 mm, 0.264 in.). (d) Torque the lock nuts. Torque: 56 N·m (570 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf) SA07B–01 W03092 Front Shock Absorber Tie Rod End Front Drive Shaft Brake Caliper ABS Speed Sensor Lower Suspension Arm Lock Cap z Snap Ring z Dust Deflector Steering Knuckle Dust Cover zBearing Lower Ball Joint Axle Hub 127 (1,300, 94) 294 (3,000, 217) 107 (1,090,79) 8.0 (82, 71 in.·lbf) 123 (1,250, 90) z Cotter pin z Cotter pin z Cotter pin Hub Bolt Disc N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque z Non–reusable part 211 (2,150, 156) 49 (500, 36) 8.3 (85, 74 in.·lbf) –SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB SA–9 1960AuthorĂ: DateĂ: FRONT AXLE HUB COMPONENTS SA07C–01 W03084W03084 W03093 W03139 W03094 SST SA–10 –SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB 1961AuthorĂ: DateĂ: REMOVAL 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf) 2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI- ATION (a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc. (b) Support the brake caliper securely. (c) Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing. (d) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt. Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing. (e) Install the disc, 2 bolts and brake caliper. Torque: 107 N·m (1,090 kgf·cm, 79 ft·lbf) 3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT (a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap. (b) With applying the brakes, remove the nut. Torque: 294 N·m (3,000 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf) (c) Remove the brake caliper and disc. 4. w/ ABS: REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP Torque: 8.0 N·m (82 kgf·cm, 71 in.·lbf) 5. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB- SORBER Torque: 211 N·m (2,150 kgf·cm, 156 ft·lbf) HINT: z Do not remove the bolts. z At the time of installation, coat the nut’s thread with en- gine oil. 6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE (a) Remove the cotter pin and nut. Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf) (b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. SST 09610–20012 [...]... JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (See page SA–10) 6 (a) DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub NOTICE: Cover the drive shaft boot with cloth to protect it from damage (b) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the drive shaft from the axle hub W03142 AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1968 SA–18 SUSPENSION AND AXLE LH W03143... seal with drive shaft AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1962 SA–12 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB SA07D–01 DISASSEMBLY SST 1 REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector 2 REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT (a) Remove the cotter pin and nut (b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint SST 09628–62011 R08859 3 (a) SST REMOVE AXLE HUB Using SST, remove the axle hub SST 09520–00031 R00789 (b) Using SST and... steering knuckle SST SST Z19236 AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1964 SA–14 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB SA07F–01 INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA–10) AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI–493 or DI–539) AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA–4) AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1965 SA–15 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT SA07G–01...SA–11 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB 7 W03095 DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER ARM Remove the 2 nuts and bolt Torque: 127 N·m (1,300 kgf·cm, 94 ft·lbf) 8 REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB (a) Remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber (b) Remove the steering knuckle with the axle hub NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil... SA–32 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (1MZ–FE) SA07L–01 INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA–26) AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI–493 or DI–539) AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA–4) AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1983 SA–33 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SA07M–05 COMPONENTS 80 (820, 59) z 49 (500, 36) Suspension. .. page SA–19) SST A B C F00616 AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1974 SA–24 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (5S–FE) SA08T–01 INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA–17) AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See page DI–493 or DI–539) AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT(See page SA–4) AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1975 SA–25 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (1MZ–FE) FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (1MZ–FE)... DateĂ: 1978 SA–28 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (1MZ–FE) (c) (d) 7 (a) (b) Using a press, remove the bearing Remove the snap ring REMOVE NO.2 DUST DEFLECTOR Mount outboard joint shaft in a soft jaw vise Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the No.2 dust deflector NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor SA1451 AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1979 SA–29 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT DRIVE... DateĂ: 1963 SA–13 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT AXLE HUB SA07E–01 REASSEMBLY SST 1 (a) R00792 INSTALL BEARING Using SST and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle SST 09608–32010 (b) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring 2 INSTALL DUST COVER Place the dust cover and using a torx wrench (T30), torque the 4 bolts Torque: 8.3 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 74 in.·lbf) 3 INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB Using... Lock Cap 206 (2,100, 152) Brake Caliper z Cotter Pin z Cotter Pin Lower Suspension Bushing Stopper Lower Ball joint 294 (3,000, 217) 206 (2,100, 152) 206 (2,100, 152) Lower Suspension Arm 127 (1,300, 94) 127 (1,300, 94) N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque z Non–reusable part F06530 AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1984 SA–34 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SA07N–01 REMOVAL 1 REMOVE FRONT WHEEL Torque:... REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING Remove the 3 nuts, suspension support No.2 and shock absorber with the coil spring Torque: 80 N·m (820 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf) HINT: At the time of installation rotate the suspension support and set it in the direction, as shown in the illustration To Outside Z19346 AuthorĂ: DateĂ: 1985 SA–35 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SA07O–01 DISASSEMBLY SST SST W03198 . 74 in.·lbf) SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB SA–9 1960AuthorĂ: DateĂ: FRONT AXLE HUB COMPONENTS SA07C–01 W03084W03084 W03093 W03139 W03094 SST SA–10 SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT AXLE HUB 1961AuthorĂ:. 94) 32 (330, 24) SA–16 SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (5S–FE) 1967AuthorĂ: DateĂ: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (5S–FE) COMPONENTS SA08Q–01 FA1535 SST W03093 W03142 SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT. dam- age. (b) Push the front axle hub toward the outside of the vehicle, and separate the drive shaft from the axle hub. W03143 LH W03144 RH SA–18 SUSPENSION AND AXLE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (5S–FE) 1969AuthorĂ: