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Toyota T100 (1998 year). Instruction - part 11

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—Loosening wheel nuts

—Positioning the jack

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

5. Position the jack at the correct jack

point as shown.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-

ing the vehicle.

Make sure the jack is positioned on a

level and solid place.

The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.

To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench

JACK POINTS:

to the nut so that the handle is on the

Two-wheel drive models

right side, as shown above. Grab the

Front-Under the frame siderail

wrench near the end of the handle and

Rear-Under the rear axle housing

pull up on the handle. Be careful that the

Four-wheel drive models

wrench does not slip off the nut.

Front-Under the front suspension

Do not remove the nuts yet-just unscrew

crossmember

them about one-half turn.

Rear-Under the rear axle housing

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—Raising your vehicle

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when the

vehicle is supported by the jack

alone.

6. After making sure that no one is in

the vehicle, raise it high enough so

that the spare tire can be installed.

Remember you will need more ground

clearance when putting on the spare tire

than when removing the flat tire.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle

into the jack

(it is a loose fit) and turn it

clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle

and begins to lift, double-check that it is

properly positioned.

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—Changing wheels

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

7. Remove the wheel nuts and change

Before putting on wheels, remove any cor-

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger

tires.

rosion on the mounting surfaces with a

tight.

wire brush or such. Installation of wheels

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it

Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them

without good metal-to-metal contact at the

aside.

as much as you can by hand. Press back

mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to

on the tire and see if you can tighten

Roll the spare wheel into position and

loosen and eventually cause a wheel to

them more.—Lowering your vehicle

align the holes in the wheel with the bolts.

come off while driving. Therefore after the

Then lift up the wheel and get at least the

first

1600 km (1000 miles), check to see

top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle

that the wheel nuts are tight.

the tire and press it back over the other

bolts.

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—Reinstalling wheel ornament

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

all portions of your body and all oth-

er persons around will not be injured

as the vehicle is lowered to the

ground.

9. Lower the vehicle completely and

tighten the wheel nuts.

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

To lower the vehicle, turn the jack handle

Put the wheel ornament into position and

counterclockwise.

then tap it firmly with the side or heel of

Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten

your hand to snap it into place.

the nuts. Do not use other tools or any

additional leverage other than your hands,

CAUTION

such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.

Make sure the wrench is securely en-

Take due care in handling the orna-

gaged over the nut.

ment to avoid unexpected personal

Tighten each nut a little at a time in the

injury.

order shown. Repeat the process until all

the nuts are tight.

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—After changing wheels

11. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

CAUTION

Adjust the air pressure to the specification

Before driving, make sure all the

designated in Part

8. If the pressure is

tools, jack and flat tire are securely

lower, drive slowly to the nearest service

in place in their storage location to

station and fill to the correct pressure.

reduce the possibility of personal in-

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation

jury during a collision or sudden

valve cap as dirt and moisture could get

braking.

into the valve core and possibly cause air

leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new

one put on as soon as possible.

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat

tire securely.

Xtra-cab models-After fixing the jack, put

the tool bag over the jack and fasten the

tool bag with rubber bands shown in the

illustration.

As soon as possible after changing

wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the

torque specified in Part

8 with a torque

wrench and have a technician repair the

flat tire.

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If your vehicle needs to be

towed—

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you have it done by your Toyota dealer

or a commercial tow truck service. In

consultation with them, have your ve-

hicle towed using either

(a) or

(b).

Only when you cannot receive a towing

service from a Toyota dealer or com-

mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-

hicle carefully in accordance with the

instructions given in ”—Emergency tow-

ing” in this Part.

Proper equipment will help ensure that

your vehicle is not damaged while being

towed. Commercial operators are generally

aware of the state/provincial and local

laws pertaining to towing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is

towed incorrectly. Although most operators

know the correct procedure, it is possible

to make a mistake. To avoid damage to

your vehicle, make sure the following few

precautions are observed. If necessary,

show this page to the tow truck driver.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing,

and abide by the state/provincial and local

laws. The wheels and axle on the ground

must be in good condition. If they are

damaged, use a towing dolly.

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Two-wheel drive models—

From rear—Place the ignition key in the

Four-wheel drive models—

”ACC” position.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—

From front—

NOTICE

D Manual transmission:

D Manual transmission:

z When lifting wheels, take care to

We recommend using a towing dolly

ensure adequate ground clearance

We recommend using a towing dolly

under the rear wheels. If you do not

for towing at the opposite end of

under the rear wheels. If you do not

use a towing dolly, release the parking

the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the

use a towing dolly, release the parking

brake and put the transmission in neu-

bumper and/or underbody of the

brake, put the transmission in neutral

tral.

towed vehicle will be damaged dur-

and the transfer in

”H2”.

D Automatic transmission:

ing towing.

D Automatic transmission:

Use a towing dolly under the rear

z Do not tow with the key removed or

Use a towing dolly under the rear

wheels.

in the

”LOCK” position, as the

wheels.

steering lock mechanism is not

NOTICE

strong enough to hold the front

NOTICE

wheels straight while towing.

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

transmission from the front with the

transmission from the front with the

(b) Using flat bed truck

rear wheels on the ground, as this

rear wheels on the ground, as this

may cause serious damage to the

(c) Towing with sling type truck from

may cause serious damage to the

transmission.

front

transmission.

Follow the instructions for towing from

front in

”(a) Towing with wheel lift type

truck”.

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—Emergency towing (type A)

From rear—We recommend using a tow-

ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do

not use a towing dolly, place the ignition

key in the

”ACC” position, put the trans-

mission in neutral and the transfer in

”H2”.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed or

in the

”LOCK” position when towing

from the rear without a towing dolly.

The steering lock mechanism is not

strong enough to hold the front

wheels straight.

All models

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

(d) Towing with sling type truck from

(b) Using flat bed truck

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

rear

(c) Towing with sling type truck from

vice.

front

NOTICE

If towing service is not available in an

Follow the instructions for towing from

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

Do not tow with sling type truck. This

front in

”(a) Towing with wheel lift type

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

may cause body damage.

truck”.

cured to one of the emergency towing

eyelets under the front of the vehicle.

Use extreme caution when towing the

vehicle.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

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—Emergency towing (type B)

Towing in this manner may be done only

Before towing, release the parking brake

on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-

and put the transmission in neutral (manu-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

al) or

”N”

(automatic) and the transfer in

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

”H2”

(four-wheel drive models). The key

brakes must all be in good condition.

must be in

”ACC”

(engine off) or

”ON”

(engine running).

CAUTION

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing the

vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-

If the engine is not running, the pow-

ic driving maneuvers which would

er assist for the brakes and steering

place excessive stress on the emer-

will not work so steering and braking

gency towing eyelet and towing cable

will be much harder than usual.

or chain. The eyelet and towing cable

or chain may break and cause serious

If towing is necessary, we recommend

injury or damage.

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

NOTICE

If towing service is not available in an

Use only a cable or chain specifically

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

intended for use in towing vehicles.

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

cured to the emergency towing hook

under the front of the vehicle. Use ex-

the towing eyelet provided.

treme caution when towing the vehicle.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

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—Emergency towing hook

or eyelet precautions

(four-wheel drive models)

Towing in this manner may be done only

Before towing, release the parking brake,

D Before emergency towing, check that

on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-

put the transmission in neutral (manual) or

the hook or eyelet is not broken or

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

”N”

(automatic) and the transfer in

”H2”.

damaged and that the installation bolts

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

The key must be in ”ACC” (engine off) or

are not loose.

brakes must all be in good condition.

”ON” (engine running).

D Fasten the towing cable or chain se-

curely to the hook or eyelet.

CAUTION

CAUTION

D Do not jerk the hook or eyelet. Apply

steady and even force.

Use extreme caution when towing the

If the engine is not running, the pow-

vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-

er assist for the brakes and steering

D To avoid damaging the hook or eyelet,

ic driving maneuvers which would

will not work so steering and braking

do not pull from the side or at a verti-

place excessive stress on the emer-

will be much harder than usual.

cal angle. Always pull straight ahead.

gency towing hook and towing cable

or chain. The hook and towing cable

or chain may break and cause serious

injury or damage.

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specifically

intended for use in towing vehicles.

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

the towing eyelet provided.

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—Tips for towing a stuck

vehicle

(four−wheel drive models)

If you lose your keys

The following methods are effective to

Many Toyota dealers can make a new

CAUTION

use when your vehicle is stuck in the

key if you can give them the key num-

mud, sand or other condition from

ber.

If the emergency towing hook or eye-

which the vehicle cannot be driven out

let is used to get out when your ve-

See the suggestion given in

”Keys” in

under its own power. Use extreme cau-

hicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand

Chapter 1−2.

tion when towing the vehicle. In addi-

or other condition from which the ve-

If your key is locked in the vehicle and

tion, keep away from the vehicles and

hicle cannot be driven out under its

you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota

towing cable or chain when towing.

own power, make sure to observe the

dealers can still open the door for you,

precautions mentioned below. Other-

D Remove the sand and soil in the front

using their special tools. If you must

wise, excessive stress will be put on

and the back of the tires.

break a window to get in, we suggest

the hook or eyelet and the towing

D Place stones or wood under the tires.

breaking the smallest side window be-

cable or chain may break, causing

cause it is the least expensive to replace.

serious injury or damage.

Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from

D If the towing vehicle can hardly

the glass.

move, do not forcibly continue the

towing. Contact your Toyota dealer

or a commercial tow truck service

for assistance.

D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

D Keep away from the vehicle during

towing.

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Washing and waxing your

Toyota

D High pressure water or steam is effec-

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-

Washing your Toyota

tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside

ter and dirt can accumulate under the

Keep your vehicle clean by regular

and wheel housings. Pay particular

floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-

washing.

attention to these areas as it is difficult

casionally check under the mats to make

The following cases may cause weakness

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-

to the paint or corrosion to the body and

more harm than good to simply wet the

ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-

parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-

mud and debris without removing them.

ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be

sible.

The lower edge of doors, rocker panels

transported in proper containers. If a spill

and frame members have drain holes

or leak should occur, immediately clean

D When driving in a coastal area

which should not be allowed to clog

and dry the area.

D When driving on a road sprinkled with

with dirt as trapped water in these

Use mud shields on your wheels. If you

antifreeze

areas can cause corrosion.

drive on salted or gravel roads, mud

D When having stuck of coal tar, tree

D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-

shields help protect your vehicle. Full-size

sap, bird droppings and carcass of an

oughly when winter is over.

shields, which come as near to the ground

insect

as possible, are the best. We recommend

See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for

D When driving in the areas where there

that the fittings and the area where the

more tips.

are a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron

shields are installed be treated to resist

Check the condition of your vehicle’s

dust and chemical substance

corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be

paint and trim. If you find any chips or

happy to assist in supplying and installing

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably

scratches in the paint, touch them up im-

the shields if they are recommended for

dirty with dust and mud

mediately to prevent corrosion from start-

your area.

Hand−washing your Toyota

ing. If the chips or scratches have gone

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated

through the bare metal, have a qualified

Work in the shade and wait until the

garage or a roofed place. Do not park

body shop make the repair.

vehicle body is not hot to the touch.

your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-

lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in

CAUTION

the garage, or if you drive it in covered

with water or snow, your garage may be

When cleaning under floor or chassis,

so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if

be careful not to injure your hands.

your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can

corrode if the ventilation is poor.

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Cleaning the interior

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-

3. Rinse thoroughly-dried soap can cause

move any mud or road salt from the

streaking. In hot weather you may

CAUTION

underside of the vehicle or in the

need to rinse each section right after

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

wheel wells.

you wash it.

water, or allow water to get onto the

2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap,

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle

floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-

mixed according to the manufacturer’s

using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not

or or exterior. Water may get into

instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and

rub or press hard-you might scratch

audio components or other electrical

keep it wet by dipping it frequently into

the paint.

components above or under the floor

the wash water. Do not rub hard-let

Waxing your Toyota

carpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-

the soap and water remove the dirt.

tion; and it may cause body corro-

Polishing and waxing is recommended

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap

sion.

to maintain the original beauty of your

or neutral detergent.

Toyota’s finish.

Road tar: Remove with turpentine or

Vinyl interior

Once a month or if the vehicle does not

cleaners that are marked safe for painted

repel water well, apply wax.

The vinyl upholstery may be easily

surfaces.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-

cleaned with a mild soap or detergent

fore you begin waxing, even if you are

and water.

NOTICE

using a combined cleaner and wax.

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-

Do not use gasoline or strong sol-

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If

move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or

vents, which may be toxic or cause

the finish has become extremely weath-

soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the

damage.

ered, use a car-cleaning polish, fol-

vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few

lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-

minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt

low the manufacturer’s instructions and

and wipe off the soap with a clean damp

precautions. Be sure to polish and wax

cloth. If all the dirt does not come off,

the chrome trim as well as the paint.

repeat the procedure. Commercial foam-

ing-type vinyl cleaners are also available

3. Wax the vehicle again when water

which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s

does not bead but remains on the sur-

instructions.

face in large patches.

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NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline

Do not use dye or bleach on the belt-

z Do not use organic substances (sol-

or window cleaner on the interior.

s—it may weaken them.

vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,

etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.

These chemicals can cause discol-

Carpets

Windows

oring, staining or peeling of the

Use a good foam-type shampoo to

The windows may be cleaned with any

surface.

clean the carpets.

household window cleaner.

z If you use cleaners or polishing

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove

NOTICE

agents, make sure their ingredients

as much dirt as possible. Several types of

do not include the substances men-

foam cleaners are available; some are in

When cleaning the inside of the win-

tioned above.

aerosol cans and others are powders or

dows, be careful not to scratch or

z If you use a liquid car freshener, do

liquids which you mix with water to pro-

damage the heater wires on the rear

not spill the liquid onto the ve-

duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,

window.

use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.

hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-

Rub in overlapping circles.

tain the ingredients mentioned

Air conditioning control panel, car au-

above. Immediately clean any spill

Do not apply water-the best results are

dio, instrument panel, console panel,

using the method mentioned above.

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

and switches

possible. Read the shampoo instructions

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

If you have any questions about the

and follow them closely.

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-

cleaning of your Toyota, your local

Seat belts

warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.

Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer

The seat belts may be cleaned with

them.

mild soap and water or with lukewarm

water.

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-

ing, check the belts for excessive wear,

fraying, or cuts.

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