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Handbooks/manuals can be found for SOME models but it's not always an easy search. Oz and NZ are usually good places to look. I don't think the fact that Japanese is the language used should be so surprising..after all, you are buying a JDM model (Domestic Market)...and not meant for "other" markets outside Japan. It is a small price to pay for having a well spec'd model with all the bells and whistles you could want..and all at a very reasonable price..and usually in excellent condition too...particularly underneath !! As you have found out, you can usually translate diagrams/pics etc ...and after over 2 years of ownership there is little I don't know about my Estima. My original handbook that came with the car is in Japanese and it's useful up to a point...very often common sense and logic can fill in the gaps. (assuming you know at least a little about motor vehicles.) I have never felt the need for a translated handbook.

Thank you all. I did what you said, placed it upright. Heated it over kitchen fire, and then used breaker bar to spin it and eventually free it. 😀

If you can find Plus Gas it is really good at loosening stuff fast I last found some in a Bike shop of all places.

Hi, WD40 will work, but have found things like Plus Gas Dismantling Fluid work even better. Also patience, for such seized items , clean away any muck around the area and give a good spray but then repeat spray every few hours and leave overnight to really let it work in.