TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

SA0VN-01
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR STABILIZER BAR
SA-65
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-63).

SA0VL-02
F06464
W03226
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR STABILIZER BAR
SA-63
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINKS
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar link.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
3. REMOVE BRACKETS AND BUSHINGS
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, bracket and bushing.
Torque: 19 N´m (195 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, install the bushing to the outside of
the bushing on the stabilizer bar.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR

SA1DQ-03
SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F04051
F04052
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page SA-4)
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR
POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TES-
TER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber:
Camber
Right-left error-0°43' ± 45' (-0.72° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) 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.
4. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0°24' ± 12' (0.4° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the
No. 2 lower suspension arm.
5. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower sus-
pension arms.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference:
1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
If the right-left difference is greater than the specified value, ad-
just the length.
(b) Loosen the lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount
to adjust toe-in.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.

One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in
by about 36' (0.6°, 6.7 mm, 0.264 in.).
(d) Torque the lock nuts.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

SA0W8-02
Z00212
SST
Z00213
Nut
Washer
SA-48
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
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REAR WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST and a hammer handle or an equivalent, remove the
hub bolt.
SST 09628-1001 1
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to a new hub bolt as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Using a hammer handle or an equivalent to hold, install
the hub bolt by torquing the nut.
5. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
Install the disc and brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 N´m (475 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)

SA1DO-03
R03031
W02620
Front
R07928
SA-2
- SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
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TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
Tire sizeFront, rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
P205/65R15 92H210 (2.1, 31)
P205/60R16 91H220 (2.2, 32)
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you in-
clude the spare tire in the rotation and when you do not.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less

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- SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA-3
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4. CHECK WHEEL BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
(b) Check the axle hub deviation.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check that oil leaks

Check mounting bushings for wear

Bounce front and rear of the vehicle

SA0CB-02
- SUSPENSION AND AXLETROUBLESHOOTING
SA-1
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/pulls
3. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
6. Hub bearing (Worn)
7. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)
8. Suspension parts (Worn)SA-2
SA-4
SA-7
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SA-9
SA-45
SR-37
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Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)-
SA-25
SA-49
SA-28
SA-52
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)SA-2
SA-40
SA-62
SA-28
SA-52
Front wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Ball joint (Worn)
6. Hub bearing (Worn)
7. Steering linkage (Loosen or worn)
8. Steering gear (Out of adjustment or broken)SA-2
SA-2
SA-28
SA-4
SA-38
SA-9
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SR-37
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)SA-2
SA-4
SA-28
SA-52
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