Every specification in this factory service and repair manual was written against the 1997 Toyota Previa exactly as Toyota built it that year, down to the supercharged 2.4L four (2TZ-FZE) and the DX and LE equipment levels, so the clearances, torque values and service sequences you work to belong to this van and this model year instead of being approximated from an adjacent one.
Engines
- 2.4L 2438CC l4 GAS DOHC Supercharged
Trims
- DX
- LE
Known issues on the 1997 Previa. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it concerns the driveline's front differential unit: a clearance between the oil separator plate and the differential housing lets oil leak out at the air breather plug, and that leakage can leave the oil supply low enough to cause bearing damage. Owners have filed 13 complaints for the year and Toyota has issued 19 technical service bulletins.
Whether you are tracing oil at the front differential breather plug, checking bearing condition after a leak, or holding to a scheduled service interval on the supercharged 2.4L four, the manual keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct figure for this 1997 Previa.
DUE TO A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL SEPARATOR PLATE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING OF THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, OIL LEAKAGE AT THE AIR BREATHER PLUG C
OIL LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN A SUFFICIENTLY LOW OIL SUPPLY TO CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LEADING
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BREATHER PLUG TO PREVENT SUCH OIL LOSS.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Product general information.
Replacement vin plates.
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
Showing the 8 most recent of 38 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA PREVIA. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PAR
I WAS A FEW BLOCKS FROM WORK IN MY 1997 TOYOTA PREVIA WITH MY DAUGHTER. WE STARTED UP A STEEP HILL WHEN AT THE CREST MY
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH UP HILL AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AT SHOULDER OF ROAD. VEHICLE WAS SMOKING SLIGHTLY. T
IN PROCESS OF CONTACTING TOYOTA. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH OTHER OWNERS AS WELL. WITHIN 3 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING TANK FA
Showing the 5 most serious of 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
