2001 TOYOTA AVALON wheel

- INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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Temperature
TEMSTOYOTA Electronic Modulated Suspension
TISTotal Information System For Vehicle Development
T/MTransmission
TMCTOYOTA Motor Corporation
TMMKTOYOTA Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
TRACTraction Control System
TURBOTurbocharge
U/DUnderdrive
U/SUndersize
VCVVacuum Control Valve
VENTVentilator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VPSVariable Power Steering
VSCVehicle Skid Control
VSVVacuum Switching Valve
VTVVacuum Transmitting Valve
w/With
WGNWagon
W/HWire Harness
w/oWithout
1stFirst
2ndSecond
2WDTwo Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x2)
4WDFour Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x4)

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

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Pivot
Bolt
Adjusting
Strut
Adjusting Bolt
B04135
P18801
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
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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.

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- 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

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- 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)

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- MAINTENANCECHASSIS
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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)

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- 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.

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- 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.