3rd Gen FAQ, Tutorials, & Documentation Reference v2

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Updated by BrianSD_42 --- PLEASE POST NEW LINKS OR PM ME

  • Dead links were removed or replaced
  • Added 80+ {NEW} 2014 or newer (to the sticky) links
  • Feel free to comment or post links you think should be added or modified, no need to lock thread
  • The plan is to regularly update as requested by the community
  • Special Thanks to ksroqclimber for creating the original thread a few years ago
  • Please keep in mind this is only a fraction of the great threads on T4R
  • Use the search sticky to find the many other great DIY threads on T4R
  • THANK YOU to all the people who wrote these threads!
  • Creating this update took many hours; I will implement suggestions as they pop up; please be patient


Check this link out!!!!


Guides Quick Reference

Owners & Service Manuals

Maintenance Schedules, Parts Lists & Specifications

Suspension Information

Torque Specs
Torque Specs - Quick List: (pay attention to ft-lbs blue or in-lbs brown)
  • Auto Trans Pan Bolts - 60 in-lbs
  • Auto Tran Drain Plug - 20 ft-lbs
  • Rear Differential Fill and Drain Plugs - 36 ft-lbs
  • Brake Line to Brake Assembly - 11 ft-lbs
  • Engine Oil Drain Plug - 20 ft-lbs
  • Front Differential Fill and Drain Plugs - 20 ft-lbs
  • Rear Differential Fill and Drain Plugs - 36 ft-lbs
  • Spark Plugs - 15 ft-lbs or 180 in-lbs
  • Transfer Case Fill and Drain Plugs - 25 ft-lbs
  • Valve Cover Bolts - 53 in-lbs
  • Wheel Lug Nuts - 83 ft-lbs


Body & Bumper

Paint & Detail Work

MISC Wheels & Tires

Interior & Exterior Lighting

Electrical: CLOCK & KEYLESS ENTRY SECURITY ALARM


Electrical: 4WD

Electrical: OTHER

General Non-Electrical: Other Guides

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Fuel Filter, MAF, & O2 Sensors

5VZ Engine Maintenance
5VZ Engine Maintenance: Timing & Other Belts
5VZ Engine Maintenance: Supercharger Info / Other

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Car Stereo

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Lower Ball Joints, Tie-Rods




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Drivetrain / Transmission


CV-Joints / Axles

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- ToyotaReference.com


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  • CEL - Check Engine Light
  • CV - Constant Velocity (Joints)
  • DRL - Daytime Running Lights
  • FSM - Factory Service Manual
  • ID - Inner Diameter
  • MAF - Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • OD - Outer Diameter
  • PCV Valve - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
  • PS - Power Steering
  • TB - Throttle Body
  • TSB - Technical Service Bulletin


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4Runners.org (Internet Archive) | Working
http://web.archive.org/web/20141216182547/http://4runners.org/

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CA Smog Stickers

You need these printed out and glued or taped on the vehicle to pass CA smog. They typically fall off after install and are hard to come by. See pictures attached.

* 3rd Gen 4Runner headers. Technically this sticker is for a Downey set of headers. Downey never stamped their headers with any markings and they are now out of business. If you need a sticker to pass smog this might very well work. Despite going out of business the carb code and sticker is still valid.

* K&N CAI for 97 V6 4Runner

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Nice Brian. This should help everyone.

For the quick torque specs, the auto tranny bolt spec is 15ft/lb for any newbie who isn't aware of it. Also, at least for my 99, the front diff fill plug is 29 ft/lbs and the drain fill plug is 48 ft/lbs.

SafteyDang's YT TB/H20 change if you want to include it:
SafetyDang Tv Timing Belt and Water Pump Ep 4 - YouTube

I know there was a list of OEM part numbers in a thread that was compiled maybe late last year, but I don't see it here. I have a list that fits my 99 if you want to start another one going.

I'd love to see Spongerx's ITR and OTR threads included here. They helped me.
 
For sure. If you have specific links please include them in your posts or send a PM.

About the torque specs, those were a carry-over so I assumed correct. I will edit them to match.
 
Thanks for the refresh Brian. I feel like we should make a new refresh thread every so often so there's a bunch of threads out there with all this info in it. It might help this stuff to pop up in the search.
 
Great work. I know what a pain that is because I can never make any progress cleaning and organizing my own bookmarks of over 150 links covering all kinds of repairs. For your consideration, I am attaching my own faq file drawn from my own posts over the years that I cut and paste when needed.

The fan clutch test, ADD/VSV diagnosis, coolant discussion (Ray has it in his faq at Ih8mud), and the sensor 101 seem to be needed on a regular basis here.

EDIT: How come this forum accepts .doc files but not .docx? I had to convert it to get it on here. .docx started in 2007.... sheesh.
 

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Most excellent; greatly needed and vastly appreciated.

Thank you very much!
 
I'm bout to swap out the old for this new reference in the master directory sticky.. Thanks again for doing this.
 
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If anyone knows any other links that could be added please post them.

I definitely feel there are some other good threads out there .

I'm probably going to make the #2 reserved spot a place to post great other threads like building a subwoofer box in your rear storage compartment or building to your ownncabinets etc.

I also believe there are some great stereo threads I'm missing. Snorkeling? What else?
 
just an fyi,
i tried clicking this link and it said web page not available :(

{NEW} Wheels, Tires, Backspacing & Offset Calculator | RIMSnTIRES.com
 
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