2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

EM04B-04
A10521
Knock Sensor Connector
Engine Wire Band
Engine WireKnock Sensor
Water Inlet Housing
(With Water Inlet)
No.2 Idler Pulley Bracket
Water Seal Plate
Engine Coolant
Drain Union
Oil Filter Union
Oil Filter  Gasket
Cylinder Block
Side Cover
 Gasket
Water Pump
 Crankshaft
Front Oil Seal
Crankshaft
Position Sensor
Connector
Oil Pressure
Switch
Oil Pressure Switch
Connector
A/C Compressor
Housing Bracket
No.1 Oil Pan
x 17 Oil Pump
 Gasket
 Gasket
Engine WireGenerator
Drain Plugx 10No.2 Oil Pan Oil Strainer
 Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Precoated part

8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
10 mm Head 8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
12 mm Head 19.5 (200, 14)
10 mm Head 8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
12 mm Head 19.5 (200, 14)
45 (460, 33)
8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
9 (90, 78 in.´lbf)
x 8
8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)
28 (290, 21)


18 (180, 13)
25 (250, 18)
39 (400, 29)
No.2 ECT Switch
Connector
 O-Ring
x 9
19.5 (200, 14)
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CYLINDER BLOCK
COMPONENTS

A09697
No.1 Piston Ring
Oil Ring (Expander)
PistonPiston Pin No.2 Piston Ring
Oil Ring (Side Rail)
 Snap Ring
 Connecting Rod Bushing  Snap Ring
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting Rod Cap
1st 24.5 (250, 18)
2nd Turn 90° See Page EM-101
 Seal Washer
Rear Oil Seal
Retainer
Cylinder Block
Upper Main Bearing
Lower Main Bearing
Main Bearing Cap Upper Crankshaft
Thrust Washer
Crankshaft
Lower Crankshaft
Thrust Washer
8 (80, 69 in.´lbf)x 6
1st 22 (225, 16)
2nd Turn 90° See Page EM-101
 Seal Washer
27 (275, 20)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
 Non-reusable part
Crankshaft
Rear Oil Seal  EM-82
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A05415
EM0ZN-02
S04921
A05252
P18761
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DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE
Remove the 8 bolts, rear plate, drive plate and front spacer.
2. INSTALL ENGINE TO ENGINE STAND FOR DIS-
ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE TIMING BELT AND PULLEYS
(See page EM-15)
4. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD (See page EM-31)
5. DISCONNECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
CONNECTOR
6. DISCONNECT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR
7. DISCONNECT OIL LEVEL SENSOR CONNECTOR
8. REMOVE ENGINE WIRE
(a) Disconnect the 2 wire clamps from the wire brackets.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nut, and disconnect the engine
wire.
9. REMOVE GENERATOR, ADJUSTING BAR AND
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 nuts, the generator, adjusting bar and bracket as-
sembly.
10. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(See page LU-1)
11. REMOVE A/C COMPRESSOR HOUSING BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and compressor housing bracket.
12. REMOVE NO.2 IDLER PULLEY BRACKET
Remove the 2 bolts and idler pulley bracket.

P12389
SST
A05253
P18763
WaterSeal
Plate
Oil Filter
Union
12 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
Coolant
Drain
Union
A02010
P12508
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13. REMOVE KNOCK SENSORS
(a) Disconnect the 2 knock sensor connectors.
(b) Using SST, remove the 2 knock sensors.
SST 09816-30010
14. REMOVE WATER INLET HOUSING
(a) Remove the engine wire band.
(b) Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the bracket.
(c) Remove the 8 bolts, 2 nuts and water inlet housing.
15. REMOVE WATER PUMP (See page CO-6)
16. REMOVE NO.2 OIL PAN (See page LU-9)
17. REMOVE OIL STRAINER (See page LU-3)
18. REMOVE NO.1 OIL PAN (See page LU-3)
19. REMOVE OIL PUMP (See page LU-9)
20. REMOVE OIL FILTER (See page LU-3)
21. REMOVE OIL FILTER UNION
Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the oil filter union.
22. REMOVE WATER SEAL PLATE
Remove the 2 nuts and seal plate.
23. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT DRAIN UNION
24. REMOVE CYLINDER BLOCK SIDE COVER
Remove the 3 bolts, 2 nuts, cylinder block side cover and gas-
ket.
25. REMOVE REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER
(a) Remove the 6 bolts.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal retainer by prying
the portions between the oil seal retainer and main bear-
ing cap.

P12695
A09694
P12707
P12696
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26. CHECK CONNECTING ROD THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while mov-
ing the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.15 - 0.30 mm (0.0059 - 0.0118 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
connecting rod assembly(s). If necessary, replace the crank-
shaft.
Connecting rod thickness:
20.80 - 20.85 mm (0.8189 - 0.8209 in.)
27. REMOVE CONNECTING ROD CAPS AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
(a) Check the matchmarks on the connecting rod and cap are
aligned to ensure correct reassembly.
(b) Remove the 2 connecting rod cap bolts.
(c) Using the 2 removed connecting rod cap bolts, remove
the connecting rod cap and lower bearing by wiggling the
connecting rod cap right and left.
HINT:
Keep the lower bearing inserted with the connecting rod cap.
(d) Clean the crank pin and bearing.
(e) Check the crank pin and bearing for pitting and scratches.
If the crank pin or bearing is damaged, replace the bearings. If
necessary, replace the crankshaft.

P12728
Plastigage
P12697
P12698
A10523
Number Mark
Number
Mark
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(f) Lay a strip of Plastigage across the crank pin.
(g) Install the connecting rod cap with the 2 bolts (See page
EM-101).
Torque:
1st: 24.5 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
2nd: Turn extra 90°
NOTICE:
Do not turn the crankshaft.
(h) Remove the 2 bolts, connecting rod cap and lower bear-
ing (See steps (b) and (c)).
(i) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
0.038 - 0.064 mm (0.0015 - 0.0025 in.)
Maximum oil clearance: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bear-
ings. If necessary, grind or replace the crankshaft.
HINT:
If replacing a bearing, replace it with one having the same num-
ber as marked on the connecting rod. There are 4 sizes of stan-
dard bearings, marked º1º, º2º, º3º and º4º accordingly.
Reference:
Standard bearing center wall thickness:
Markmm (in.)
º1º1.484 - 1.487 (0.0584 - 0.0585)
º2º1.487 - 1.490 (0.0585 - 0.0587)
º3º1.490 - 1.493 (0.0587 - 0.0588)
º4º1.493 - 1.496 (0.0588 - 0.0589)
(j) Completely remove the Plastigage.

A05258
P12799
P12585
P12752
1011 12
1416
15
1 23 4
5
6
7 8
913
P12603
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28. REMOVE PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD AS-
SEMBLIES
(a) Using a ridge reamer, remove all the carbon from the top
of the cylinder.
(b) Push the piston, connecting rod assembly and upper
bearing through the top of the cylinder block.
HINT:

Keep the bearings, connecting rod and cap together.

Arrange the piston and connecting rod assemblies in the
correct order.
29. CHECK CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying
the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
Standard thrust clearance:
0.04 - 0.24 mm (0.0016 - 0.0095 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the
thrust washers as a set.
Thrust washer thickness:
1.930 - 1.980 mm (0.0760 - 0.0780 in.)
30. REMOVE MAIN BEARING CAPS AND CHECK OIL
CLEARANCE
(a) Uniformly loosen and remove the 8 main bearing cap
bolts and seal washers in the several passes and in the
sequence shown.
(b) Uniformly loosen and remove the 16 main bearing cap
bolts in several passes and in the sequence shown.
(c) Using a screwdriver, pry out main bearing caps. Remove
the 4 main bearing caps, lower bearings and (No.2 main
bearing cap only) 2 lower thrust washers.

S06200
Joint Surface
P12495
P12980
Plastigage
P12954
P12993
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NOTICE:
Pull up the main bearing cap little by little to the right and
the left by turns and pay attention not to damage the joint
surface of the cylinder block and the main bearing cap.
HINT:

Keep the lower bearing and main bearing cap together.

Arrange the main bearing caps and lower thrust washers
in correct order.
(d) Lift out the crankshaft.
HINT:
Keep the upper bearings together with the cylinder block.
(e) Clean each main journal and bearing.
(f) Check each main journal and bearing for pitting and
scratches.
If the journal or bearing is damaged, replace the bearings. If
necessary, replace the crankshaft.
(g) Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
(h) Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
(i) Install the 4 main bearing caps. (See page EM-101)
Torque:
12 pointed head bolts:
1st: 22 N´m (225 kgf´cm, 16 ft´lbf)
2nd: Turn extra 90°
Hexagon head bolts:
27 N´m (275 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not turn the crankshaft.
(j) Remove the main bearing caps. (See steps (a) to (c) )
(k) Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.
Standard oil clearance:
No.1 and No.4 journals0.014 - 0.034 mm (0.0006 - 0.0013 in.)
No.2 and No.3 journals0.026 - 0.046 mm (0.0010 - 0.0018 in.)
Maximum clearance:
No.1 and No.4 journals0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
No.2 and No.3 journals0.06 mm (0.0024 in.)
If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the bear-
ings. If necessary, replace the crankshaft.