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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Second generation
1996 to 2002 | |
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Also called | Toyota Merú (Venezuela 2-door) |
Production | 1996–2002 |
Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi Colombia: Envigado (Sofasa) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.7 L 3RZ I4 (petrol) 3.0 L 5L I4 (turbocharged diesel) 3.0 L 1KZ I4 (turbocharged diesel) 3.4 L 5VZ V6 (petrol) |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
In May 1996, the J70 series underwent a makeover and emerged as the J90 series Prado, an independent series. The body was lengthened. The design remained medium duty, like the J70. The front suspension was replaced with an independent design, shared with Tacoma and Hilux Surf, made by Hino. The J90 was made by Tahara Plant.
Available as a three-door short wheelbase
And five-door long wheelbase version.
In Japan, the 3-door series started with an R in the series ranging from RZ, RX, RS to RJ while the 5-door line-up started with T in the series ranging from TZ, TX, TS, to TJ. All models came with front double wishbone and 4 linked suspension as well as full-time 4WD. ABS and a Field Monitor showing altimeter, thermometer and pressure were standard in all the models. The field monitor was not available as standard equipment in South Africa. Television display and audio set was optional.
Gasoline engines included the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 3RZ-FE and, new in Prado models, the 3.4 L (3378 cc) V6 5VZ-FE. Diesel engines were the 2.8 L (2776 cc) 3L engine, the 3.0 L (2986 cc) 5L engine and the 3.0 L (2982 cc) 1KZ-TE.
By June 1999, minor changes were made. In order to follow new laws, fog-lamps were added to the bumper, except in South Africa. In July 2000, a new diesel engine, the 3.0 L (2982 cc) Common Rail Diesel Injection (D-4D) 1KD-FTV was introduced into this model. To reduce theft, an engine immobilizer was available. TX Limited with 8 seats used TX base with roof rail, rear under mirror, wood panel finish, arm rest, optitron meter, base cooling as well as rear heater was introduced into this series.
When the Prado was launched in the UK in 1996, it was called the Land Cruiser Colorado and replaced the 4Runner, which had been discontinued from sale. It was called this to distinguish it from the larger Land Cruiser – renamed as the Land Cruiser Amazon – which was already on sale. It dropped the Colorado name tag in 2003, when it was renamed simply Land Cruiser. In the Republic of Ireland most Land Cruisers were sold as commercials with the side windows and seats removed for tax reasons.
In Europe it is sold as simply the Toyota Land Cruiser LC3, LC4 or LC5 (depending on the generation) or with the number series designation (LC 70, LC 90 and LC 120). In North America it is not part of the Land Cruiser range, as the Toyota 4Runner replaces the Land Cruiser Prado's affordable trim levels, while the expensive trim levels are instead sold as the Lexus GX 470, with nearly identical body panels and a V8 engine.

Technical
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 2nd gen Technical details and specifications (1996-2002)
Engine 3.0D Turbo: 1KZ-TE
No. of cylinders 4/OHC
Capacity 2982cc
Injection sequence 1-3-4-2
Fuel/injection pump Make Denso Type VE
Pump type Rotary
Injector nozzle Make Denso
Nozzle opening pressure - new 148-156 bar
Maximum cranking amps 189-231A
Glow plug nominal rating 11V/A
Glow plug activation time 18 secs
Compression pressure 19.6-30.4bar
Turbo boost pressure 0.51-0.67 bar @ 4600rpm
Oil pressure 2.9-5.4 bar @ 3000 rpm
Radiator cap 0.75-1.05 bar
Thermostat (primary/secondary) open 88°C© Motor car History
Service
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 2nd gen maintenance and Service Guide (1996-2002)
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC 10-14mm
Manual gearbox oil grade 75W/90 SAE
Manual gearbox oil 2.2 litres
Automatic transmission fluid Type Dexron II
Automatic transmission fluid 2.0 litres
Differential oil grade - front 90 SAE
Differential oil front/AT 1.1 litres
Differential oil grade - rear 90 SAE
Brake fluid Type DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type Dexron II
Power steering fluid 0.8 litres
Parking brake travel No. of notches 6-8
Road wheels tighten 110 NmEngine 3.0D Turbo: 1KZ-TE
Fuel/injection pump Part No. 22100-67070
Nozzle and holder assembly Part No. DN0PD619
Glow plug - part no. Beru 968 MJ
Glow plug - part no. Champion Y715R
Glow plugs tighten 13 Nm
Valve clearance - INLET 0.20-0.30mm check cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST 0.25-0.35mm check cold
Engine oil grade - normal/moderate climate 10W/40 SAE or 20W/50 SAE Semi-synthetic
Engine oil grade - cold climate 10W/30 SAE Semi-synthetic
Engine oil change with filter 7.0 litres
Sump drain bolt tighten 34 Nm
Cooling system 9.0 litresCylinder head Tightening torques instructions
Cylinder head Renew bolts No
Stage 1 Tighten 39 Nm
Stage 2 Tighten 90°
Stage 3 Tighten 90°© Motor car History
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