SHOCK TOYOTA AVENSIS 2005 Service Owner's Guide

G23865
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
27±13
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
24. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH
COIL SPRING
(a) 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.

Be sure to empty the vehicle when fully tightening the
bolt and nut.
25.INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27±4)
26. 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)

270E0±01

G26285
w/ Height Control Sensor:
5.8 (59, 51 in.
lbf)
80 (816, 59)
Rear Suspension Member Sub±assy
Rear Shock Absorber
Cushion Washer No.1
Coil Rear Spring
Rear Coil Spring Insulator Upper LH
Rear Spring Bumper No.1 LH
Rear Suspension Support Assy LH
Rear Spring Front Bracket
Sub±assy LH
Rear Shock
Absorber Cushion No.1
Lower Control Arm Assy RH
Rear Shock Absorber
Assy LH
160 (1,632, 118)
110 (1,122, 81)
65 (663, 48)
Rear Suspension
Support Stopper
Rear Suspension Arm
Bracket Assy LH
Rear Suspension
Arm Bush No.1
Camber Adjust Cam Assy
Rear Suspension Arm Assy No.1 LH
74 (755, 55)
105 (1,071, 77)
44 (449, 32)
74 (755, 55)
74 (755, 55)
Parking Brake Cable Assy No.3
5.0 (51, 44 in.
lbf)Rear Axle Carrier Sub±assy LH
Skid Control Sensor Wire
74 (755, 55)
Upper Control Arm Assy
Camber Adjust Cam No.2
Lower Control Arm Assy LH
105 (1,071, 77)
5.0 (51, 44 in.
lbf)
60 (612, 44)
N
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part

56 (571, 41)

56 (571, 41)
Clip
Clip 27±2
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AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REAR SUSPENSION
COMPONENTS

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
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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
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260DR±01
F13686
F41742
C80889
±
FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1
LH (MTM)26±21
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1
LH (MTM)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:

COMPONENTS: See page 26±2

Replace the RH side (Engine: 1AZ) by the same procedures as the LH (A\
TM) side.

Replace the RH side (Engine: 1ZZ, 3ZZ, 1CD) by the same procedures as \
the LH (MTM) side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link fromthe shock absorber.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side. 4. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSYLOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the lower sus- pension arm from the lower ball joint.
5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and lower suspension arm sub±
assy lower No.1 LH from the front suspension crossmem-
ber sub±assy.

260DQ±01
F13686
C80293
26±16±
FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1
LH (ATM)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1
LH (ATM)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:

COMPONENTS: See page 26±2

Replace the RH side (Engine: 1AZ) by the same procedures as the LH (A\
TM) side.

Replace the RH side (Engine: 1ZZ) by the same procedures as the LH (M\
TM) side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link fromthe shock absorber.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
4.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB±ASSY LH (See page 30±6) SST 09628±62011
5. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB±ASSY RH SST 09628±62011
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
6. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSYLOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front sus- pension arm sub±assy lower No.1 from the lower ball
joint.
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
8. SEPARATE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
(a)Electric power steering model: See page 51±28
(b)Oil pressure power steering model: See page 51±36
9. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSY
(a)U341E: See page 40±11
(b)U241E: See page 40±25

2600N±04


F45774
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
26±15
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
DISPOSAL
HINT:
Dispose the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:

When drilling, chips may fly out. Work carefully.

The gas is colorless, odorless and non±poisonous.

2600M±04
F13686
C80880
F13683
F44622
26±10
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FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
OVERHAUL
HINT:

COMPONENTS: See page 26±2

This procedure is provided for the overhaul on the LH side. Overhaul the oth\
er side by the same proce-
dure as the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link fromthe shock absorber.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the bolt, disconnect the front flexible hose and speed sensor front LH.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
(c) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the shock absorb- er.
(d) Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.

28mm
F44963
F40270
SST
F08624
SST
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
26±11
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
4. FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower side of
the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH
6. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER LH NUT
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Remove the front suspension support dust cover from the
suspension support.
(c) Using SST to hold the spring seat, remove the nut.
SST 09729±22031
7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB±ASSY LH
8. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH DUST SEAL
9. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH
10. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH
11. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH
12. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
13. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH

C80884
F40271
SST
F13692
OutsideOutside
F40272
Outside
26±12
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FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
14. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY FRONT LH
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page 26±15.
15. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH
HINT:
Fit the front coil spring insulator lower into the gap of the shock abso\
rber.
(a) Install the front coil spring insulator lower onto the shock absorber.
16. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
(a) Install the spring bumper to the piston rod.
17. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.SST 09727±30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the front coil
spring insulator lower LH.
18. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH
(a) Install the upper insulator as shown in the illustration.
19. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH
(a) Install the spring seat to the shock absorber with the mark facing to the outside of the vehicle.

F08624
SST
SST
F40273
MP Grease No. 2
F44622
F13683
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
26±13
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
20. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH DUST SEAL
(a) Install a new dust seal.
21. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB±ASSY LH
22. I N S TA L L F R O N T S U P P O R T TO F R O N T S H O C K
ABSORBER LH NUT
(a) Using SST to hold the suspension support, install a new
nut.
SST 09729±22031
Torque: 47 N
m (479 kgf
cm, 35 ft
lbf)
(b) Remove the SST.
SST 09727±30021,09729±22031
23. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST
COVER LH
(a) Apply MP grease No. 2 into the suspension support.
CAUTION:
Do not touch grease on rubber surface of the suspension
support.
(b) Install the dust cover.
24. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL
SPRING
(a) Install the shock absorber with the 2 bolts.
(b) Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of shock absorber.
Torque: 39 N
m (398 kgf
cm, 29 ft
lbf)
(c) Install the 2 nuts to the lower side of shock absorber.
Torque: 220 N
m (2,240 kgf
cm, 162 ft
lbf)
HINT:
Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.