1. Remove the stock shift knob and boot cover.
2. Carefully slide an exacto knife under the clip on the right side of the assembly to remove it. CAUTION : Be extremely careful in this step, if the knife is torqued too hard the blade could break and become a dangerous projectile.
3. Insert a flat head screw driver into the gap created by the exacto knife to pry the clip off.
4. Use a punch to drive out the pin on the opposite side of the shifter. Tap lightly with a hammer until the pin is driven out of the assembly.
5. Remove the four bolts securing the plastic assembly to the chassis.
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Removal Of Automatic Locking HubCaution: The brake shoe and brake drum grease is a special type and should not be substituted when it is necessary to change the grease, replace the hub body and brake assembly and/or brake drum 2. Remove axle bolt with washer. 3. Remove hub body. a. Remove the mounting nuts. b. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap on the bolt heads and remove the cone washers. Caution: Do not tap the hub body when removing the cone washer. If the stud bolt is damaged or deformed, replace with a new one. c. Pull off the hub body. 4. Read the rest of this entry »

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Removal, overhaul and installation procedures are covered in this article. If component removal and installation is primarily an unbolt and bolt-on procedure, only a torque specification may be furnished.
NOTE: Mirage 1.6L uses Distributorless Ignition System (DIS). For exploded view of distributor on all other models,
FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING: Always relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.
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Dash Assembly: 1 Disconnect the negative battery-terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. 2 Unsnap the trim below the climate control to reveal (2) 10 MM bolts and remove. (Figure A) 3 Carefully pull air vents above radio towards rear of car to unsnap. NOTE: There are (3) snaps, (2) are at the bottom sides and (1) is at the top middle of the vent assembly. (Figure B) 4 Remove (2) 10 MM bolts from above radio/climate control assembly. Unplug and remove assembly together. (Figure C) 5 Remove (6) Phillips screws (4 from radio and 2 from climate control) from each side bracket to separate radio and climate control. (Save climate controls and brackets to reuse during kit assembly). (Figure D) Continue to kit assembly.
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REMOVAL 1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER 2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT 3. DISCONNECT UPPER RADIATOR HOSE 4. DISCONNECT PS PUMP FROM ENGINE (a) Disconnect the 2 PS air hoses from the air intake chamber and resonator. (b) Remove the bolt holding the PS pressure tube clamp to the frame. (c) Remove the drive belt (See page SR–3). (d) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the PS pump from the engine. 5. DISCONNECT A/C COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE (a) Disconnect the A/C compressor connector. (b) Remove the drive belt (See page AC–17). (c) Remove the 4 bolts, and disconnect the A/C compressor from the engine. 6. LOOSEN FAN WITH FLUID COUPLING AND FAN PULLEYS 7. REMOVE Read the rest of this entry »

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This article covers front axle shafts on FWD and 4WD vehicles. Intermediate axle shafts are covered at end of this article. See RWD AXLE SHAFTS article in this section for rear axle shafts on Celica and Camry All-Trac and MR2.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AXLE SHAFTS
Removal (Camry)
1) Remove hub cap, cotter pin and lock nut. Loosen and remove lock nut from wheel bearing. Remove engine undercover. Remove front fender apron seal.
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The VS171 twin cam setting/locking tool kit has been designed for use on multi-valve engines (twin cam) to lock the camshafts, which are under pressure from compressed valve springs, from rotating out of their timing positions when the timing belt is removed. If the camshafts are allowed to move from their timing position possible damage to the inlet and exhaust valves may occur due to contact with the piston crown. By locking the camshafts in position it will allow easier replacement of the drive belt and reduce the risk of incorrect valve timing from taking place. The kit includes camshaft locking pins which can also cover specific crankshaft/flywheel locking applications.
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VS131 Setting/Locking Tool Kit includes the Camshaft Setting Tool to ‘lock’ the camshaft in its correct timing position, a Crankshaft Locking Pin and Injection Pump Locking Pin. Additionally the kit includes the essential Timing Adjustment Assembly required to adjust and fix pump timing/cam sprocket position during the engine timing procedure. The correct engine ‘timing’ position will need to be re-established whenever service work requiring cylinder head removal, camshaft/valve train adjustment, or major engine repair has been carried out.
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This manual is arranged by assembly sequence, not topic. For information on a specific topic – assembly or service, see the index.
TIRES (rim size appropriate for tires)
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The VS130 Setting and Locking Tool Kit includes all the tools required to maintain the crankshaft gear and camshaft sprockets at TDC for service work requiring timing belt removal, renewal and installation on the Ecotec V6 multi-valve engine. The kit includes the essential timing gauge for
checking camshaft sprocket timing mark alignment during installation of the timing belt.
WARNING! Incorrect installation of the timing belt/engine timing positioning will result in engine damage.
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