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
- 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 rough • 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
Using a flat bed truck
If noise can be heard from under vehicleRemoval
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
(a) Disengage the 4 nuts and clip, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.
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Nut (attached to under cover)
HINT:
Rotate the clip to disengage it. The 4 ...
Brake Override System
DESCRIPTION
When the vehicle is being driven, depressing the accelerator pedal sensor assembly
and brake pedal will activate the brake override system to restrict driving torque.
The conditions for activating the brake override system as well as the items ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the steering intermediate shaft assembly and pinion shaft
of steering gear assembly, be sure to place matchmarks before servicing.
PROCEDURE
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. SECUR ...