2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

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INSTALLATION
1. CHECK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INSTALLA-
TION
Using a scale and a straight edge, measure the distance from
the installed surface to the transaxle housing.
Correct distance: 13.7 mm (0.539 in.) or more
2. TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX-35).
HINT:
After installation, check and inspect the following items.

Fill ATF and check fluid level (See page DI-160).

Check front wheel alignment (See page SA-4).

Do the road test (See page DI-160).

Adjust the hood (See page BO-6).
NOTICE:
w/ VSC:
After installation, perform the steering angle sensor zero
point calibration (See page DI-252).

AX0KA-01
A07441
5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
D04381
V-bank Cover
Fastener
D07234
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
Torque: 26 N´m (265 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Turn the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise and
loosen it.
(c) Remove the V-bank cover.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
When installing the V-bank cover fastener, remove the fasten-
er once, then position and push in it.
5. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE
BODY
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actua-
tor with the bracket.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

D07235
Q00075
Q10028
Q06478
Q10286
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7. DISCONNECT GROUND CABLE
8. SEPARATE WIRE HARNESS FROM AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE
Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness.
9. DISCONNECT DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR
10. DISCONNECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
CONNECTOR
11. DISCONNECT SOLENOID CONNECTOR
12. DISCONNECT SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
(a) Remove the nut and disconnect the shift control cable
from the control shaft lever.
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the shift control cable
from the bracket.
13. REMOVE 2 ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER BOLTS
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
14. REMOVE 2 FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
Torque: 44 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
15. REMOVE STARTER AND SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
CLAMP
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the terminal.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, starter and shift control cable clamp.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)

Q06530
Q10038
D07216
Q10037
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16. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BRACKET MOUNT-
ING BOLT
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
17. REMOVE 5 TRANSAXLE-TO-ENGINE BOLTS AND
DISCONNECT GROUND TERMINAL
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
18. RAISE AND SUPPORT VEHICLE SECURELY
19. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
20. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID DRAIN PLUG AND
GASKET
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Replace the used gasket with a new gasket.
21. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL FLUID
22. REMOVE LH AND RH FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS (See
page SA-16)
23. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
(a) Remove the 6 screws and turn over the front side of the
LH and RH fender liners.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and turn over the rear side of LH
and RH fender liners.
(c) Remove the engine under cover.

D04375
Q00235
Q10027
Q10071
Q10034
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(d) Remove the 5 bolts and center engine under cover.
24. REMOVE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE (See page EM-1 10)
25. REMOVE FRONT SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING INSULA-
TOR BOLT
Torque: 44 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
26. DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSE
Loosen the 2 clip and disconnect the 2 oil cooler hoses.
27. REMOVE REAR SIDE ENGINE MOUNTING NUT
(a) Remove the 2 grommets.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
28. REMOVE LEFT SIDE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING NUT
(a) Remove the 2 grommets.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
29. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the 4 bolts, LH and RH stabilizer bar brackets
and bushings.
Torque: 19 N´m (195 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the front stabilizer bar (See page SA-41).

D02910
P19478
Engine
Hanger
Q06479
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30. TIE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH CODE OR
EQUIVALENT TO SUSPEND ASSEMBLY SECURELY,
AS SHOWN
31. REMOVE 2 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING
BOLTS
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
32. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANG-
ERS
(a) Install the No.2 engine hangers in the correct direction.
Part No.:
No.2 engine hanger: 12282-20020
Bolt: 91621-60822
Torque: 20 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Attach the engine chain hoist to the engine hangers.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to
any other part.
33. REMOVE FRONT FRAME ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and PS reservoir pipe mounting
brackets.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)

Q10172
Front
Q10064
Rear
Q04659
Q04660
Q10036
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(b) Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts, 4 lower brace and front frame
assembly.
Torque:
19 mm head bolt: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
14 mm head bolt: 32 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
Nut: 36 N´m (370 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
34. SUPPORT TRANSAXLE WITH A JACK
35. REMOVE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH MOUNT-
ING BOLT
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and hole cover.
(b) Turn the crankshaft to gain access to each bolt, remove
the 6 bolts while holding the crankshaft pulley bolt with a
wrench.
Torque: 41 N´m (420 kgf´cm, 30 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
First install black colored bolt and then the 5 other bolts.
36. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD PLATE
Remove the bolt, nut and exhaust manifold plate.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)

Z14284
Left and lower
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37. REMOVE 3 LOWER TRANSAXLE- TO- ENGINE
BOLTS
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
38. REMOVE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
Separate the transaxle from the engine, and lower the trans-
axle.