TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

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Plastigage
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17. INSPECT CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE
(a) Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.
(b) Place the camshafts on the cylinder head.
(c) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft jour-
nal.
(d) Install the bearing caps. (See page EM-59)
Torque: 16 N´m (160 kgf´cm, 12 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not turn the camshaft.
(e) Remove the bearing caps.
(f) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
Intake0.035 - 0.072 mm (0.0014 - 0.0028 in.)
Exhaust0.025 - 0.062 mm (0.0010 - 0.0024 in.)
Maximum oil clearance:
Intake0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Exhaust0.09 mm (0.0035 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the cam-
shaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder head
as a set.
(g) Completely remove the Plastigage.
(h) Remove the camshafts.
18. INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
(a) Install the camshafts. (See page EM-59)
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the camshaft back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.040 - 0.090 mm (0.0016 - 0.0035 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
camshaft. If necessary, replace the bearing caps and cylinder
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(c) Remove the camshafts.
19. INSPECT CAMSHAFT GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Install the camshafts without installing the exhaust cam
sub-gear (See page EM-59).
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Standard backlash:
0.020 - 0.200 mm (0.0008 - 0.0079 in.)
Maximum backlash: 0.30 mm (0.0188 in.)
If the backlash is greater then maximum, replace the cam-
shafts.
(c) Remove the camshafts.
20. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR (VVT-i)
(a) Mount the hexagon wrench head portion of the camshaft
in a vise.
(b) Check that VVT-i will not turn.
(c) Cover the port except the port on the advance angle side
(nearest to the convex portion) shown in the illustration
with the vinyl tape.
(d) Using the air gun, apply about 100 kPa (1 kgf/cm
3, 14 psi)
of air pressure to the port on the advance side shown in
the illustration.
NOTICE:
When the oil is splashed, wipe it off with a shop lug and the
likes.
HINT:
Perform this in order to release the lock pin for the maximum
delay angle locking.
Standard: Must turn
HINT:
Depending on the air pressure, VVT-i will turn to the advance
angle side without applying force by hand. Also, under the
condition that the pressure can be hardly applied because of
the air leakage from the port, there may be the case that the lock
pin could be hardly released.

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(e) Under the condition of (d), turn VVT-i to the advance
angle side (the white arrow marked direction in the il-
lustration) with your hand.
(f) Except the position where the lock pin meets at the maxi-
mum delay angle, let VVT-i turn back and forth and check
the movable range and that there is no disturbance.
Standard: Movable smoothly in the range about 30°
(g) Turn VVT-i with your hand and lock it at the maximum
delay angle position.
21. INSPECT CAMSHAFT GEAR SPRING
Using vernier calipers, measure the free distance between the
spring ends.
Free distance: 18.2 - 18.8 mm (0.712 - 0.740 in.)
If the free distance is not as specified, replace the gear spring.
22. INSPECT VALVE LIFTERS AND LIFTER BORES
(a) Using a caliper gauge, measure the lifter bore diameter
of the cylinder head.
Lifter bore diameter:
31.000 - 31.018 mm (1.2205 - 1.2212 in.)
(b) Using a micrometer, measure the lifter diameter.
Lifter diameter:
30.966 - 30.976 mm (1.2191 - 1.2195 in.)
(c) Subtract the lifter diameter measurement from the lifter
bore diameter measurement.
Standard oil clearance:
0.024 - 0.050 mm (0.0009 - 0.0020 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the lifter.
If necessary, replace the cylinder head.
23. INSPECT AIR INTAKE CHAMBER
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the
surface contacting the intake manifold for warpage.
Maximum warpage: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the chamber.

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Air Intake Chamber Side
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RH Side
LH Side
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24. INSPECT INTAKE MANIFOLD
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the
surface contacting the cylinder head and air intake chamber for
warpage.
Maximum warpage:
Air intake chamber side0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
Cylinder head side0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the manifold.
25. INSPECT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
Using a precision straight edge and feeler gauge, measure the
surface contacting the cylinder head for warpage.
Maximum warpage: 0.50 mm (0.0196 in.)
If warpage is greater than maximum, replace the manifold.
26. INSPECT 12 POINTED HEAD CYLINDER HEAD
BOLTS
Using vernier calipers, measure the tension portion diameter of
the bolt.
Standard outside diameter:
8.95 - 9.05 mm (0.3524 - 0.3563 in.)
Minimum outside diameter: 8.75 mm (0.3445 in.)
If the diameter is less than minimum, replace the bolt.

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12 Pointed Head Bolt
Front
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7246
5318
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Painted Mark
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INSTALLATION
1. PLACE CYLINDER HEAD ON CYLINDER BLOCK
(a) Place 2 new cylinder head gaskets in position on the cylin-
der block.
NOTICE:
Be careful of the installation direction.
(b) Place the 2 cylinder heads in position on the cylinder head
gaskets.
2. INSTALL 12 POINTED HEAD CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS
HINT:

The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive
steps (steps (c) and (e)).

If any bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the cylinder head bolts.
(b) Install the plate washer to the cylinder head bolt.
(c) Install and uniformly tighten the cylinder head bolts on
each cylinder head in several passes and in the sequence
shown, then repeat for the other side, as shown.
Torque: 54 N´m (550 kgf´cm, 40 ft´lbf)
If any of the cylinder head bolts does not meet the torque speci-
fication, replace the cylinder head bolt.
(d) Mark the front of the cylinder head bolt head with paint.
(e) Retighten the cylinder head bolts by 90° in the numerical
order shown.
(f) Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the
front.

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Recessed Head Bolt
Front8 mm Hexagon Wrench
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(3)
(2)
(1)
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3. INSTALL RECESSED HEAD CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the cylinder head bolts.
(b) Using an 8 mm hexagon wrench, install the cylinder head
bolt on each cylinder head, then repeat for the other side,
as shown.
Torque: 18.5 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
4. ASSEMBLE EXHAUST CAMSHAFTS
(a) Mount the hexagonal wrench head portion of the cam-
shaft in a vise.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the camshaft.
(b) Install the camshaft gear spring (1) and camshaft sub-
gear (2).
HINT:
Attach the pins on the gears to the gear spring ends.
(c) Install the wave washer (3).
(d) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.

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SST
Main Gear
Sub-Gear
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90°Exhaust
P12804
Exhaust
Front
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(e) Using SST, align the holes of the camshaft main gear and
sub-gear by turning camshaft sub-gear counterclock-
wise, and temporarily install a service bolt.
SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00500)
(f) Align the gear teeth of the main gear and sub-gear, and
tighten the service bolt.
5. INSTALL CAMSHAFTS OF RH CYLINDER HEAD
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept leveled while it is being installed. If
the camshaft is not kept leveled, the portion of the cylinder
head receiving the shaft thrust may crack or be damaged,
causing the camshaft to seize or break. To avoid this, the
following steps should be carried out.
(a) Install the exhaust camshaft.
(1) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and jour-
nal of the camshaft.
(2) Place the exhaust camshaft at 90° angle of timing
mark (2 dot marks) on the cylinder head.
(3) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
(4) Install the oil seal to the camshaft.
(5) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.
(6) Apply seal packing to the No.1 bearing cap as
shown.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent

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Exhaust
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Exhaust
7
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Intake
Align
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Intake
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Intake
8
7
6
5
4
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(b) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
(c) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under
the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
(d) Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts in
several passes and in the sequence shown.
Torque: 16 N´m (160 kgf´cm, 12 ft´lbf)
(e) Install the Intake camshaft.
(1) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and jour-
nal of the camshaft.
(2) Align the timing marks (2 dot marks) of the camshaft
drive and driven gears.
(3) Place the intake camshaft on the cylinder head.
(4) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
(5) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and
under the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
(6) Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap
bolts in several passes and in the sequence shown.
Torque: 16 N´m (160 kgf´cm, 12 ft´lbf)

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Intake
Service Bolt
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Exhaust
90°
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Exhaust
Front
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Seal
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(7) Remove the service bolt.
6. INSTALL CAMSHAFTS OF LH CYLINDER HEAD
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept leveled while it is being installed. If
the camshaft is not kept leveled, the portion of the cylinder
head receiving the shaft thrust may crack or be damaged,
causing the camshaft to seize or break. To avoid this, the
following steps should be carried out.
(a) Install the exhaust camshaft.
(1) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and jour-
nal of the camshaft.
(2) Place the exhaust camshaft at 90° angle of timing
mark (1 dot mark) on the cylinder head.
(3) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
(4) Install the oil seal to the camshaft.
(5) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material.
(6) Apply seal packing to the No.1 bearing cap as
shown.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent
(7) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.

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Exhaust
8
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6
5
4
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9
10
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Intake
Align
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Intake
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Intake6
5
4
3
2
1
910
7
8
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IntakeService Bolt
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(8) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and
under the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
(9) Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap
bolts in several passes and in the sequence shown.
Torque: 16 N´m (160 kgf´cm, 12 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the intake camshaft.
(1) Apply new engine oil to the thrust portion and jour-
nal of the camshaft.
(2) Align the timing marks (1 dot mark) of the camshaft
drive and driven gears.
(3) Place the intake camshaft on the cylinder head.
(4) Install the 5 bearing caps in their proper locations.
(5) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and
under the heads of bearing cap bolts.
(6) Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap
bolts in several passes and in the sequence shown.
Torque: 16 N´m (160 kgf´cm, 12 ft´lbf)
(7) Remove the service bolt.
7. CHECK AND ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE
(See page EM-4)
Turn the camshaft and position the cam lobe upward, and
check and adjust the valve clearance.