Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1996 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
TERCEL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT OIL & REFRIGERANT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Shaft/Bearing Lock Nut/Drive Axle Nut (Front) | 159 ft.lbs (216 N.m) | ||
| Battery | CAPACITIES | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC & DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DISC & DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | OVERHAUL | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 10.7-14.9 psi Minimum opening pressure is 8.5 psi |
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| Thermostat R & I | 78 In lbs. (8.8 N.m) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | Oil pressure should be at least 4.3 psi (0.3 kg/cm2 ) at idle and 36-71 psi (2.5-5.0 kg/cm2 ) at 3000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | 66 ft.lbs (90 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | |||
| In Tank Type | FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | IGNITION SYSTEM | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Type | NGK No. BKR5EKB-11 DENSO No. K16TR11 |
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| Gap | 0.043 (1.10) | ||
| Torque | 13 ft.lbs (18 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 76 ft.lbs (103 N.m) | ||
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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.
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