TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

LU-18
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
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9. INSTALL ADJUSTING STRUT AND PS PUMP DRIVE
BELT
(a) Temporarily install the adjusting strut with the bolt and nut.
(b) Install the drive belt with the pivot and adjusting bolts.
Torque: 43.1 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
(c) Tighten the nut.
Torque: 43.1 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
10. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR (See page EM-77)
11. INSTALL GENERATOR (See page CH-1)
12. INSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL
13. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (See page EM-77)
14. INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL
15. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
16. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
17. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

LU01W-03
B04141
Mark
LU-14
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
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REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL DRIVE AND DRIVEN ROTORS
(a) Place the drive and driven rotors into pump body with the
marks facing the pump body cover side.
(b) Install the pump body cover with the 10 screws.
2. INSTALL RELIEF VALVE
Insert the relief valve and spring into the pump body hole, and
install the plug.
Torque: 49.1 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)

LU0IB-01
P18778
Pivot
Bolt
Adjusting
Strut
Adjusting Bolt
B04135
P18801
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
LU-9
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REMOVAL
HINT:
When repairing the oil pump, the oil pan and strainer should be
removed and cleaned.
1. DRAIN ENGINE OIL
2. REMOVE RH FRONT WHEEL
3. REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
4. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(See page EM-72)
5. REMOVE GENERATOR FROM ENGINE
(See page CH-6)
6. REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR FROM ENGINE
(See page EM-72)
7. REMOVE PS PUMP DRIVE BELT AND ADJUSTING
STRUT
(a) Loosen the pivot and adjusting bolts, and remove the
drive belt.
(b) Remove the bolt, nut and adjusting strut.
8. REMOVE TIMING BELT (See page EM-15)
9. REMOVE TIMING PULLEYS (See page EM-15)
10. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(See page EM-31)
11. REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR HOUSING
BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and housing bracket.
12. REMOVE NO.2 OIL PAN
(a) Remove the 10 bolts and 2 nuts.

P12716SSTSST
P18802
B04136
B04137
P20050Pry LU-10
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
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(b) Insert the blade of SST between the No.1 and No.2 oil
pans, and cut off applied sealer and remove the No.1 oil
pan.
SST 09032-00100
NOTICE:

Be careful not to the damage the No.2 oil pan contact
surface of the No.1 oil pan.

Be careful not to damage the No.2 oil pan flange.
13. REMOVE OIL STRAINER
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, oil strainer and gasket.
14. REMOVE NO.1 OIL PAN
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and No.1 exhaust pipe support brack-
et.
(b) Remove the 17 bolts and 2 nuts.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the oil pan by prying the por-
tions between the cylinder block and oil pan.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylin-
der block and oil pan.
15. REMOVE BAFFLE PLATE FROM NO.1 OIL PAN
16. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
17. REMOVE OIL PUMP
(a) Remove the 9 bolts.
(b) Remove the oil pump by prying a screwdriver between the
oil pump and main bearing cap.
(c) Remove the O-ring.

LU01V-03
P12413
P12392
SST
P12475
Cut Position
P12473
SST
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
LU-13
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REPLACEMENT
REPLACE CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL
HINT:
There are 2 methods ((a) and (b)) to replace the oil seal which
are as follows:
(a) If the oil pump is removed from the cylinder block.
(1) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
(2) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until
its surface is flush with the oil pump body edge.
SST 09223-00010
(3) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
(b) If the oil pump is installed to the cylinder block.
(1) Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
(2) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screw-
driver tip.
(3) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
(4) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its
surface is flush with the oil pump body edge.
SST 09223-00010

MA0676B00995
MA01P-02
B08916
B09029
MA-8
- MAINTENANCEBODY
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BODY
INSPECTION
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Tighten the following parts:

Front seat mount bolts
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)

Front suspension member-to-body mounting bolts
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)

Rear suspension member-to-body mounting nuts
Torque: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
2. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:

Hood:
Auxiliary catch operates properly
Hood locks securely when closed

Front and rear doors:
Door lock operates properly
Doors close properly

Luggage compartment door:
Door lock operates properly

Seats:
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any posi-
tion
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding-down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test:

Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.

Check that the vehicle dose not wander or pull to
one side.

Check that the brakes work properly and do not
drag.

Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.
(c) Be sure to deliver a clean car and especially check:

Steering wheel

Shift lever knob

All switch knobs

Door handles

Seats

B00632
MA01N-01
MA-6
- MAINTENANCEBRAKE
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BRAKE
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BRAKE LINE PIPES AND HOSES
HINT:
Check in a well lighted area. Check the entire circumference
and length of the brake hoses using a mirror as required. Turn
the front wheels fully right or left before checking the front brake.
(a) Check all brake lines and hoses for:

Damage

Wear

Deformation

Cracks

Corrosion

Leaks

Bends

Twists
(b) Check all clamps for tightness and connections for leak-
age.
(c) Check that the hoses and lines are clear of sharp edges,
moving parts and the exhaust system.
(d) Check that the lines installed in grommets pass through
the center of the grommets.
2. INSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(See page BR-26)
3. INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
(See page BR-35)
4. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LININGS AND DRUMS
(See page BR-45)

MA01O-02
B08915
- MAINTENANCECHASSIS
MA-7
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CHASSIS
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free-play (See page SR-8).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:

Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

Dust seals and boots are not damaged.

Boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (See pages RS-15, RS-30)
3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, leakage or
damage.
5. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden
blocks with a height of 180 - 200 mm (7.09 - 7.87
in.) under the front tires.

Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the
front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for
safety.

Check that the front wheels are pointing straight
ahead, and block them with chocks.

Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and
check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
6. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID
Visually check the transaxle for fluid leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair.
7. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page DI-160)

MA01M-02
P00495
Inside Outside
- MAINTENANCEENGINE
MA-5
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ENGINE
INSPECTION
HINT:
Inspect these items when the engine is cold.
1. REPLACE TIMING BELT (See page EM-15)
2. INSPECT DRIVE BELTS
(See pages CH-1, SR-3 and AC-17)
3. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS (See page IG-1)
4. INSPECT AIR FILTER
(a) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively dirty or
oily.
(b) Clean the air filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow off the
outside of the air filter.
5. REPLACE AIR FILTER
Replace the air filter with a new one.
6. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
(See page LU-3)
7. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO-2)
8. REPLACE GASKET IN FUEL TANK CAP
(See page EC-6)
9. INSPECT FUEL LINES AND CONNECTIONS
(See page EC-6)
10. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS
(See page EC-14)
11. ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE (See page EM-4)

MA002-16
MA-2
- MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
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INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified free-play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive free-play or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.
(d) For fold-down seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.