Toyota 4Runner: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system. If the malfunction ind ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure as given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move s ...

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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides. The procedure listed below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 2. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (a) R ...

Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...