manual transmission TOYOTA AVALON 2002 XX20 / 2.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support13
ToyotaService Manuals
If you’ll be doing some of your own maintenance and repair work on your vehi-
cle, a Toyota service manual will be one of your most valuable tools. Toyota offers
three types of manuals to assist do-it-yourselfers. To order any of the following
manuals, call Toyota’s service publications department at (800) 622-2033.
Vehicle Repair Manual
This is the same manual used by professional technicians in Toyota dealerships
throughout the United States. It is fully illustrated and includes maintenance and
repair procedures for all vehicle mechanical systems. It also includes instructions
forvehicle tune-ups.
Electrical Systems Manual
This manual provides detailed wiring diagrams for each electrical system in your
vehicle, along with troubleshooting tips and repair procedures.
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Repair Manual
This manual includes complete procedures foroverhauling the automatic trans-
mission/transaxle of your vehicle.
For information on basic do-it-yourself maintenance items, see the “Vehicle
Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance” sections of your
Owner’s Manual.

General Maintenance Information20
Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of
the maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself,
see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Air Conditioning Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each com-
ponent for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Checkforchafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the
discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Charcoal Canister (CA, MA and NY vehicles)
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean with compressed air
or replace. A qualified technician should perform these operations.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (ECHO)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil3
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Inspect at 60,000 miles or 72 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York.4 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (Camry Solara with 1MZ-FE engine, ECHO, Sienna)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Charcoal canister (Sienna)
3
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts4
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid
❑Replace differential oil
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log31
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
1Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑ Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑ Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑ Replace spark plugs (ECHO)2
❑ Replace timing belt (Avalon, Camry with 1MZ-FE, Camry Solara with 1MZ-FE, Sienna)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Corolla, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil3
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log35
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Inspect at 120,000 miles or 144 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in California, Massachusetts and New York.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (all models)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Charcoal canister (Sienna)
3
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid
❑Replace differential oil
❑Replace manual transmission oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log39
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles/16 months.3 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.4 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)3
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)4
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander and RAV4)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil (2WD RAV4 w/ manual transmission; all 4WD except
RAV4 w/ automatic transmission and Highlander)
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log43
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD Highlander,
4WD RAV4)
3
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.3 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4)2
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)3
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
4
__ Drive shaft boots(Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4;4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
❑Replace transmission fluid or oil
Scheduled Maintenance Log47
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
1Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.3Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Land Cruiser)2
❑Replace non-platinum spark plugs (Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner)3
❑Replace timing belt (except RAV4, Highlander with 2AZ-FE and Tacoma with
2RZ-FE or 3RZ-FE)
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil (2WD RAV4 w/ manual transmission; all 4WD except
RAV4 w/ automatic transmission and Highlander)
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log51
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Limited-slip differential oil (4WD
Highlander,
4WD RAV4)2
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except
2WD Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 18—19 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 110,000 miles/88 months.3 If vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.4 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.
Maintenance Log: SUVs and Trucks
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
120,000 Miles or 96 Months
❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace engine coolant❑Rotate tires
❑Lubricate propeller shaft (all 4WD except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Lubricate wheel bearings and drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
❑Replace limited-slip differential oil (Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4)3
❑Replace spark plugs (all models)4
❑Re-torque drive shaft bolt (Highlander, 4WD RAV4)
❑Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (all models except Highlander and RAV4)
❑Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots (Highlander; Land Cruiser;
RAV4; 4WD Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner)
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD models,
Highlander, RAV4)
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Highlander, RAV4)
❑Replace front differential oil
❑Replace rear differential oil (including limited-slip)
❑Replace transmission fluid or oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
Scheduled Maintenance Log55
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Manual transmission oil (Tacoma, Tundra)
__ Rear differential oil (all models except 2WD
Highlander and 2WD RAV4)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD models)