TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual
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SR0ET-05
F09931
Stabilizer Bar
Clamp PlateNo. 1 Fuel Tube Protector
Intermediate Shaft
Sub-assembly
Return Tube
Pressure Feed Tube
PS Gear Assembly
* For use with SSTCotter Pin Non-reusable part
19 (190, 14)
19 (190, 14)
10 (100, 7)
35 (360, 26)
181 (1,850, 134)
181 (1,850, 134)
49 (500, 36)
49 (500, 36)N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
25 (250, 18)
*28 (290, 21)
Cotter Pin25 (250, 18)
*28 (290, 21)
O-Ring
Power steering fluid
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POWER STEERING GEAR
COMPONENTS
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Z19562
O-Ring
* For use with SST Non-reusable partRack Housing
No. 2 Grommet
Rack HousingRack Boot
Clip
Tie Rod End
Lock Nut
Rack End
Steering Rack Rack Housing
No. 2 Bracket Clamp
Claw Washer
Teflon Ring
Oil Seal
Wire
Oil Seal
Molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease
Power steering fluidCylinder End Stopper
Bushing Claw Washer Rack End
83 (850, 61)
*60 (610, 44)
Clamp Rack Boot Clip
Lock Nut Tie Rod End
74 (750, 54)
74 (750, 54)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
O-Ring
83 (850, 61)
*60 (610, 44)
SR-38
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F09751
Non-reusable part Oil Seal O-Ring
Molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease
Power steering fluid Precoated part O-Ring Turn Pressure Tube
Dust Seal
Control Valve AssemblyControl Valve
Housing Turn Pressure Tube
Oil Seal
Bearing
Teflon Ring
Bearing
Gasket
Rack Guide Spring
Rack Guide Sub-assembly
Rack Housing
Bearing Rack Guide
Spring Cap Lock Nut
Rack Guide
Spring Cap
Self-locking Nut
Rack Housing Cap
13 (130, 9)
*12 (120, 9)
18 (180, 13)
18 (180, 13)
69 (700, 51)
*50 (510, 37)
25 (250, 18)
59 (600, 43)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
* For use with SST
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W04228
SST
F13587
SST
R00429
Matchmarks
W04230
R11644
Claw Washer
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. SECURE PS GEAR ASSEMBLY IN VISE
Using SST, secure the PS gear assembly in a vise.
SST 09612-00012
2. REMOVE 2 TURN PRESSURE TUBES
(a) Using SST, remove the 2 turn pressure tubes.
SST 09023-38200
(b) Remove the 4 O-rings from the 2 turn pressure tubes.
3. REMOVE RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS AND LOCK
NUTS
(a) Place matchmarks on the tie rod end and rack end.
(b) Loosen the lock nut, and remove the tie rod end and lock
nut.
(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
4. REMOVE RH AND LH CLIPS, RACK BOOTS AND
CLAMPS
(a) Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the rack boot.
(b) Remove the clip and rack boot.
(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
HINT:
Mark the RH and LH rack boot.
5. REMOVE RH AND LH RACK ENDS AND CLAW WASH-
ERS
(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, unstake the claw wash-
er.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact on the steering rack.
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R11645
SST
R11646
SSTRack Guide
Spring Cap Lock Nut
R11647
SST Rack Guide
Spring Cap
R11648
SST SR-42
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(b) Using a spanner (24 mm) hold the steering rack steadily
and using SST, remove the rack end.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
(c) Remove the claw washer.
(d) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
HINT:
Mark the RH and LH rack ends.
6. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP LOCK NUT
Using SST, remove the rack guide spring cap lock nut.
SST 09922-10010
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922-10010 in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
7. REMOVE RACK GUIDE SPRING CAP, RACK GUIDE
SPRING, RACK GUIDE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Using SST, remove the rack guide spring cap.
SST 09631-10021
(b) Remove the rack guide spring and rack guide sub-as-
sembly.
8. REMOVE RACK HOUSING CAP
9. REMOVE SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using SST, stop the control valve shaft rotating and remove the
self-locking nut.
SST 09616-0001 1
10. REMOVE DUST SEAL
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R11553
Matchmarks
R11554
Vinyl TapePress
Shop Rag
R11649
Matchmarks
R11650
R11651
SSTWire
Cylinder End
Stopper
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11. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE HOUSING WITH CON-
TROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the control valve housing and rack
housing.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and control valve housing.
(c) Remove the gasket from the rack housing.
12. REMOVE CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape on the ser-
rated part of the control valve shaft.
(b) Press out the control valve assembly with the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Place a shop rag between the valve housing and the
blocks.
Be careful not to drop the valve assembly.
Be careful not to damage the oil seal lip.
13. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Remove the oil seal from the control valve assembly.
14. REMOVE RACK HOUSING NO. 2 BRACKET AND
RACK HOUSING NO. 2 GROMMET
(a) Place matchmarks on the rack housing No. 2 bracket and
rack housing.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry the clamp of the rack housing No.
2 bracket and remove the rack housing No. 2 bracket.
(c) Remove the rack housing No. 2 grommet from the rack
housing No. 2 bracket.
15. REMOVE CYLINDER END STOPPER
(a) Using SST, turn the cylinder end stopper clockwise until
the wire end is visible through the service hole.
SST 09631-10021
(b) Using SST, turn the cylinder end stopper counterclock-
wise, and remove the wire and cylinder end stopper.
SST 09631-10021
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R11555
Brass Bar
Bushing
F01791
SST
Oil Seal
SR-44
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16. REMOVE STEERING RACK AND BUSHING
(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the steering rack
with the bushing.
(b) Remove the bushing from the steering rack.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the bushing.
17. REMOVE OIL SEAL
Using SST, press out the oil seal.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00290),
09950-70010 (09951-07360)
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R10072
Dial Indicator
SR0RV-02
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INSPECTION
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
INSPECT STEERING RACK
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the steering rack for runout
and for teeth wear and damage.
Maximum runout: 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
(b) Check the back surface for wear and damage.
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F13589
SST
Fulcrum Length
SR-56
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL PS GEAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the PS gear assembly from the LH of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the turn pressure tubes.
(b) Install the 2 gear assembly set bolts and nuts.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Lift up the stabilizer bar and install the bolts.
2. INSTALL NO. 1 FUEL TUBE PROTECTOR
Install the No. 1 fuel tube protector with 2 bolts and nut.
3. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR
Connect the stabilizer bar with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 19 N´m (190 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
4. CONNECT PRESSURE FEED AND RETURN TUBES
(a) Coat 2 new O-rings with power steering fluid and install
them to the pressure feed and return tubes.
(b) Using SST, connect the pressure feed and return tubes.
SST 09023-38400
Torque: 28 N´m (290 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm
(11.81 in.).
This torque value is effective in case that SST is parallel
to a torque wrench.
5. CONNECT CLAMP PLATE
Connect the clamp plate with nut.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
6. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(See page SR-22)
7. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA-13)
8. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT:
Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
9. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See page SR-22)
10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering
column main shaft.
(b) Temporarily tighten the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Connect the connector.
11. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(See page SR-4)
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12. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
13. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR-22)
15. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SA-4)
16. w/ VSC:
PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT
CALIBRATION (See page DI-252)