INTRODUCTION
Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article for when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS - PICKUP
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
| Standard |
| 2.4L | 54 |
| 3.0L | 66 |
| With All Weather Guard | 66 |
| 2.4L | 66 |
| 3.0L | 90 |
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS - PICKUP
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS - 4RUNNER
| Application | Amp Hr. Rating |
| Standard | 60 |
| With All Weather Guard | 90 |
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS - 4RUNNER
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity |
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (1) |
| 2WD |
| A43D & A44D Trans. | 2.5 Qts. (2.4L) |
| A340E, A340F & A340H Trans. (3.0L) | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| 4WD (2) | 4.8 Qts. (4.5L) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| 2.4L |
| 4WD Auto. Trans. | 9.6 Qts. (9.1L) |
| All Others | 8.9 Qts. (8.4L) |
| 3.0L | 11.0 Qts. (10.4L) |
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) |
| 2.4L | 4.5 Qts. (4.3L) |
| 3.0L | 4.8 Qts. (4.5L) |
| Differential (SAE 90 With GL-5 Rating) |
| Front | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| Rear | 2.3 Qts. (2.2L) |
| Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-90 With GL-5 Rating) |
| 2.4L |
| 2WD | 2.5 Qts. (2.4L) |
| 4WD Pickup & 4Runner | (2) 3.2 Qts. (3.0L) |
| 3.0L | 3.2 Qts. (3.0L) |
| Transfer Case |
| Auto. Trans. (Dexron-II) (3) | .85 Qts. (.80L) |
| Man. Trans. (SAE 90) | 1.7 Qts. (1.6L) |
| (1) Drain and refill capacity. (2) Use 4.1 qts. (3.9L) for 5-speed with 4Wheel Demand. (3) A340H auto. trans. used on 4WD has separate drain plug for transfer case section. |
| (1) | Drain and refill capacity. |
| (2) | Use 4.1 qts. (3.9L) for 5-speed with 4Wheel Demand. |
| (3) | A340H auto. trans. used on 4WD has separate drain plug for transfer case section. |
Replacement Intervals
| Component | Months | Miles |
| Air Filter | 36 | 30,000 |
| Coolant | 36 | (1) 45,000 |
| Fuel Filter | N/A | 60,000 |
| Oil & Filter (2) | 12 | 7500 |
| Oxygen Sensor | N/A | (3) 80,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 36 | 30,000 |
| Timing Belt | N/A | 60,000 |
| (1) After first coolant change, replace coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months. (2) For severe service, replace every 3500 miles or 6 mos. Severe service is taxi, trailer towing or local delivery service. (3) Except Calif. |
| (1) | After first coolant change, replace coolant every 30,000 miles or 24 months. |
| (2) | For severe service, replace every 3500 miles or 6 mos. Severe service is taxi, trailer towing or local delivery service. |
Valve Adjustment Intervals
| Application | Months | Miles |
| 2.4L | 36 | 30,000 |
| 3.0L | 72 | 60,000 |
VALVE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS
BELT ADJUSTMENT - 4-CYLINDER
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt |
| "V" Ribbed |
| A/C | 160 (73) | 100 (45) |
| Non-A/C | 105 (48) | 85 (39) |
| Conventional | 125 (57) | 80 (36) |
| (1) Tension in Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge. |
| (1) | Tension in Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge. |
BELT ADJUSTMENT - 4-CYLINDER (1)
Drive Belt Adjustment - V6
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt |
| Alternator | 160 (73) | 100 (45) |
| All Others | 125 (57) | 80 (36) |
| (1) Tension in Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge. |
| (1) | Tension in Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge. |
Compression Specifications - 4-Cylinder
| Application | Specification |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Normal Compression Pressure | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER
Compression Specifications - V6
| Application | Specification |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Normal Compression Pressure | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
| Max. Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 ) |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V6
Valve Clearance Specifications - 4-Cylinder
| Application (1) | In. (mm) |
| Exhaust | .012 (.30) |
| Intake | .008 (.20) |
| (1) Adjust valves at normal operating temp. |
| (1) | Adjust valves at normal operating temp. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER
Valve Clearance Specifications - V6
| Application (1) | In. (mm) |
| Exhaust | .009-.013 (.23-.33) |
| Intake | .007-.011 (.18-.28) |
| (1) Adjust valves with engine cold. |
| (1) | Adjust valves with engine cold. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS - V6
DISTRIBUTOR
| Application | In. (mm) |
| All Models | .008-.016 (.20-.40) |
DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP
| Application | Ohms |
| Gray | 130-210 |
| Green | 185-265 |
DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| 4-Cylinder | .5-.7 | 11,400-15,600 |
| V6 | .4-.5 | 10,200-13,800 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
| Application | Maximum Ohms |
| All Models | 25,000 |
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK | Nippondenso |
| 4-Cylinder | BPR5EY | W16EXR-U |
| V6 | BCPR5EY | Q16R-U |
| Application | Gap: In. (mm) | Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| 4-Cylinder | .031 (.80) | 13 (18) |
| V6 | .031 (.80) | 13 (18) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Ignition Timing - Degrees BTDC @ RPM
| Application | Base Timing | Advance Timing |
| 4-Cylinder | 5 @ Idle (1) | 10-14 @ Idle |
| V6 | 10 @ 800 | 8 @ Idle |
| (1) With check connector terminals TE1 and E1 jumpered. |
| (1) | With check connector terminals TE1 and E1 jumpered. |
IGNITION TIMING - Degrees BTDC @ RPM
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (2.4L). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (2.4L)
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L). Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (3.0L)
FUEL PUMP
| Application | (1) psi (kg/cm 2 ) | (2) psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| 4-Cylinder | 38-44 (2.7-3.1) | 33-37 (2.3-2.6) |
| V6 | 38-44 (2.7-3.1) | 33-37 (2.3-2.6) |
| (1) With pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected and plugged. (2) With vacuum hose connected to pressure regulator. |
| (1) | With pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected and plugged. |
| (2) | With vacuum hose connected to pressure regulator. |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | RPM |
| 4-Cylinder |
| Pickup W/4WD & A/T | 850 |
| All Others | 750 |
| V6 | 800 |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
| Application | Clearance In. (mm) | Terminal | Ohmmeter Reading |
| 2.4L | 0 (0) | VTA & E2 | 200-800 |
| " | .022 (.56) | IDL & E2 | 2300 or Less |
| " | .034 (.86) | IDL & E2 | Infinity |
| " | Fully Open | VTA & E2 | 3300-10,000 |
| " | " | VCC & E2 | 4000-9000 |
| 3.0L | 0 (0) | VTA & E2 | 200-800 |
| " | .020 (.51) | IDL & E2 | 2300 or Less |
| " | .030 (.76) | IDL & E2 | Infinity |
| " | Fully Open | VTA & E2 | 3300-10,000 |
| " | " | VCC & E2 | 4000-9000 |
TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS