TOYOTA AVENSIS 2002 Repair Manual

G23871
G23872
G25772
G25771
G23867
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
27±21
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
10. INSTALL LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSY LH
(a) Install the lower control arm assy LH, and temporarily
tighten the bolt.
(b) Install the lower control arm assy LH to the rear axle carri-
er LH, and temporarily tighten the nut.
11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 44 N
m (449 kgf
cm, 32 ft
lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5
mm) wrench to hold the stud.
12. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
(a) Install the wire bracket and bolt.
Torque: 5.0 N
m (51 kgf
cm, 44 in.
lbf)
(b) Connect the skid control sensor connector.
13. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
(a) Connect the parking brake cable assy No.3 with the 2
bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N
m (51 kgf
cm, 44 in.
lbf)

G23875
G23874
G23865
G23880
27±22
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N
m (1,050 kgf
cm, 76 ft
lbf)
15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
16. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY
NO.1 LH
NOTICE:
Be sure to empty the vehicle when fully tightening the bolt
and nut.
(a) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 110 N
m (1,122 kgf
cm, 81 ft
lbf)
(b) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 74 N
m (755 kgf
cm, 55 ft
lbf)
(c) Fully tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque: 160 N
m (1,632 kgf
cm, 118 ft
lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
(d) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 105 N
m (1,071 kgf
cm, 77 ft
lbf)
(e) Install the clip.
NOTICE:

When the holes for the clip are not aligned, adjust
them by tightening the nut. The tightening angle for
the adjustment must be less than 60.

Insert the clip from the front side of a vehicle.

G23881

G25777
G23871
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
27±23
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(f) Fully tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque: 74 N
m (755 kgf
cm, 55 ft
lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
17. FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSY LH
NOTICE:
Be sure to empty the vehicle when fully tightening the bolt
and nut.
(a) Fully tighten the nut. Torque: 60 N
m (612 kgf
cm, 44 ft
lbf)
(b) Install the clip.
NOTICE:

When the holes for the clip are not aligned, adjust
them by tightening the nut. The tightening angle for
the adjustment must be less than 60 .

Insert the clip from the rear side of a vehicle.
(c) Fully tighten the bolt. Torque: 105 N
m (1,071 kgf
cm, 77 ft
lbf)
18.INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27±4)
19. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a)ABD WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page 05±699)
(b)ABD WITH EBD & BA & TRC & VSC SYSTEM ( See page 05±756)

270E7±01
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
27±1
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers \
indicate the probability
of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/pulls
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)
4. Hub bearing (Worn)
5. Suspension parts (Worn)28±1
27±4
±
30±2 ±
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)±
27±8
27±8
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28±1
27±29 27±8
Rear wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Hub bearing (Worn)28±1
28±1
27±8
27±4
30±2
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)28±1
27±4
27±8
±

270E1±01
SA3213
AD B
Front
C
G23862
27±4
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
1.INSPECT TIRE (See page 28±1)
2.MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page 26±6)
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the \
specified value. 3. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in:
(Normal package)
Toe±in(total)A + B: 0 18' \b 12' (0.3  \b 0.2 )
C ± D: 3.0 \b 2.0 mm (0.12 \b 0.08 in.)
(Rough road package)
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0 ' \b 12' (0.3  \b 0.2 )
C ± D: 3.0 \b 2.0 mm (0.12 \b 0.08 in.)
If the toe±in is not within the specified value, inspect the sus-
pension parts and replace them if necessary.
4. INSPECT CAMBER
(a) Install the camber±caster±kingpin gauge or position the vehicle on\
the wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.
Camber:
(Normal package)
Camber
Right±left error±0 ' \b 30' (±0.9  \b 0.5 )
30' (0.5 ) or less
(Rough road package)
Camber
Right±left error±0
' \b 30' (±0.5  \b 0.5 )
30' (0.5 ) or less
If the measured value is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear
and replace them if necessary because camber is not adjustable.
5. ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE±IN
(a) Measure the distance from the LH rear suspension armbracket assy set bolt to the RH rear axle carrier rear side
set bolt as shown in the illustration.
(b) Measure the distance from the RH rear suspension arm bracket assy set bolt to the LH rear axle carrier rear side
set bolt as shown in the illustration.
(c) Employ the same manner to the LH±RH.
Length difference: 6.0 mm (0.236 in.) or less
If the difference exceeds the specified value, adjust it by turning
the camber adjusting cam assy and tie rod adjusting tube.

G23877
G23886
Outward Inward
LongerShorterInward Outward
Front
Longer Shorter CAMBER ADJUSTING CAM ASSY
TIE ROD ADJUSTING TUBE
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
27±5
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(d) Loosen the camber adjusting cam assy set nut.
(e) Loosen the tie rod adjusting tube set nut.
(f) Adjust the camber and toe±in by turning the adjusting
cam and adjusting tube.
HINT:
Adjust the camber and toe±in to the center of the specified val-
ues as much as possible.
Toe±in:
(Normal package)
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0'  6' (0.3  0.1)
C ± D: 3.0
1.0 mm (0.12
0.04 in.)
(Rough road package)
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0'  6' (0.3  0.1)
C ± D: 3.0
1.0 mm (0.12
0.04 in.)
Camber:
(Normal package)
Camber
Right±left error±0'  20' (±0.9  0.3)
30' (0.5) or less
(Rough road package)
Camber
Right±left error±0
'  20' (±0.5  0.3)
30' (0.5) or less
(g) Tighten the camber adjusting cam assy set nut.
Torque: 74 N
m (755 kgf
cm, 55 ft
lbf)
(h) Tighten the tie rod adjusting tube set nut.
Torque: 56 N
m (571 kgf
cm, 41 ft
lbf)

G23890
Example:
Camber
To e
1
00'
(1.0
)
(Scale) 0 2 4 6
27±6
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(i) How to read an adjustment chart (using examples).
(1) Measure the present alignment.
Example:
Camber (RH) : ±1
24' (±1.4
)
Camber (LH) : ±2
24' (±2.4
)
Toe±in (total) : IN 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
(2) Mark the difference between the standard value (A)
and the measured value (B) on the adjustment
chart.
Standard value:
Camber: ±0
54' (±0.9
)
Toe±in (total) : IN 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
Formula: A ± B = C
Camber: (RH) : ±0
54' ± (±1
24') = 0
30'
Camber: (LH) : ±0
54' ± (±2
24') = 1
30'
Toe±in (total) : IN 3.0 ± IN 7.0 = OUT 4.0
Toe±in (each side) : OUT 2.0
(3) As shown in the example chart, read the distance
from the marked point to the center of the chart, and
adjust the upper and/or lower arm adjusting cams
accordingly.
Amount to turn camber adjusting cam assy (by gradu-
ation) :
Scale (RH) : ± (Inward) 1.5
Scale (LH) : ± (Inward) 5.5
Amount to turn tie rod adjusting tube (by graduation):
Angle (RH) : ± (Shorter) 96

Angle (LH) : ± (Shorter) 108

G23889
Camber
To e
Longer
Tie Rod
Adjusting Tube
Shorter
InwardCamber Adjusting
Cam AssyOutward
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
27±7
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)

270E6±01
G25774
C66721
G23876
±
REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR REAR
27±29
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
STABILIZER BAR REAR
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27±2.
1. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side. 3. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Before installing the nut, flip the ball joint stud back andforth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a torque wrench, continuously turn the nut for 2 to
4 seconds per 1 turn, and take the torque reading on the
5th turn.
Turning torque:
1.0 N
m (10 kgf
cm, 8.7 in.
lbf) or less
NOTICE:

Neither unusual drag nor rattle occurs during the
rotation.

Neither crack nor grease leakage exists on the dust
cover.

Make sure that rear stabilizer link assy LH is not de-
formed.
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 rear stabilizer bar brack- et No.3 from the rear suspension member sub±assy.
(b) Remove the 2 stabilizer bush rear from each stabilizer bar rear.

G23878
Inner side
Stopper Ring
G23876
G25774
27±30
±
REAR SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR REAR
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
5. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a) Install the 2 stabilizer bush rear to each stabilizer bar rear.
HINT:
Install the stabilizer bush rear to the outer side of the stopper
ring on the stabilizer bar.
(b) Install the stabilizer bar rear and 2 rear stabilizer bar bracket No.3 with 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 35 N
m (357 kgf
cm, 26 ft
lbf)
6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assy LH with the 2 nuts. Torque: 44 N
m (449 kgf
cm, 32 ft
lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
8.INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27±4)