WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Articles are written in accordance with SAE J2008.
2. Generally, repair operations can be separated in the following 3 main processes:
  1. Diagnosis
  2. Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, Adjusting
  3. Final Inspection
3. Articles explain the 1st process of "Diagnosis" (placed in the "Diagnostics" section), the 2nd process of "Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, Adjusting", but the 3rd process of "Final Inspection" is omitted.
4. The following essential operations are not written in articles . However, these operations must be done in the practical situation.
  1. Operation with a jack or lift
  2. Cleaning of a removed part when necessary
  3. Visual check
PREPARATION
1. Use of special service tools (SST) and special service materials (SSM) may be required, depending on the repairing condition. Be sure to use SST and SSM when they are required and follow the working procedure properly.
REPAIR PROCEDURES
1. Component drawings are included when necessary.
2. Illustrations are placed as "disassembled parts drawing" so that it enables you to understand the fitting condition of the components.
3. Non-reuseable parts, grease applied parts, precoated parts and tightening torque are specified in the components drawing.
  
  Fig 1: Disassembled Parts Drawing
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Tightening torque, oil applying position, and non-reusable parts are described as important points in the procedure.
  NOTE: There are cases where such information can only be indicated by an illustration. In that case, all the information such as torque, oil, etc. are described in the illustration.
5. Installing procedure of operation items is performed in the reverse order of the removal, and only the important points are described.
6. Only items with points are described in the procedure, and the operational portion and content are placed using an illustration. In the explanations, details of the operational method, standard value and notice are placed.
7. There may be a case where the illustrations of the similar models are used. In that case the details may be different from the actual vehicle.
8. The procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:
  1. The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
  2. The task heading tells what to do.
  3. The detailed text tells how to perform the task and gives other information such as specifications and warnings
  Example:
  
  Illustration:
  
  what to do and where
Fig 2: Installing Bearing Using SST
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

General Information

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

Rather have a pro handle this?