Fuel filter renewal

B Slacken the fitting at the bottom of the filter (viewed through the wheel arch)

A Using a second spanner, remove the banjo bolt at the top of the fuel filter

8 Make sure the engine idles smoothly, and that there is no hesitation when accelerating.

9 Check that the clutch action is smooth and progressive, that the drive is taken up smoothly, and that the pedal travel is not excessive. Also listen for any noises when the clutch pedal is depressed.

10 Check that all gears can be engaged smoothly, without noise, and that the gear lever action is smooth and not vague or 'notchy'.

11 On automatic transmission models, make sure that all gearchanges occur smoothly, without snatching, and without an increase in engine speed between changes. Check that all the gear positions can be selected with the vehicle at rest. If any problems are found, they should be referred to a Toyota dealer.

12 Listen for a metallic clicking sound from the front of the vehicle, as the vehicle is driven slowly in a circle with the steering on full lock. Carry out this check in both directions. If a clicking noise is heard, this indicates wear in a driveshaft joint, in which case, the complete driveshaft must be renewed (see Chapter 8).

Brakingsystem

13 Make sure that the vehicle does not pull

to one side when braking, and that the wheels

do not lock when braking hard.

14 Check that there is no vibration through

the steering when braking.

15 Check that the handbrake operates

correctly, without excessive movement of

the lever, and that it holds the vehicle on a

slope.

16 Test the operation of the brake servo unit

as follows. With the engine off, depress the

footbrake four or five times to exhaust the

vacuum. Start the engine, holding the brake

pedal depressed. As the engine starts, there

should be a noticeable 'give' in the brake pedal

as vacuum builds-up. Allow the engine to run

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