If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
• Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
• Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
• Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal
• Voltmeter (if equipped) continually points higher or lower than normal
Audible symptoms
• Changes in exhaust sound
• Excessive tire squeal when cornering
• Strange noises related to the suspension system
• Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
• Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
• Appreciable loss of power
• Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
• Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
• Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP
(a) Hold the drive shaft lightly in a vise between aluminum plates.
(b) Using pliers, remove the front No. 2 axle inboard joint boot clamp
as shown in the illustration ...