2001 TOYOTA AVALON wheel

F04031
F04048
1
2
F01195
Bolt
Adjusting
ValueSet Bolt
15'
30'Adjusting Bolt90105-17001 90105-17003 90105-17004 90105-17005
45'
1°00'
1°15'
1°30'121212121 Dot
2 Dots3 Dots
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA-5
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
4. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
(a) Remove the front wheel and ABS speed sensor clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
(c) Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
(e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of
the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber
adjustment is required.
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the ABS speed sensor clamp and front wheel.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
HINT:

Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified val-
ue.

Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).
If the camber is not within the specified value, using the follow-
ing table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will
be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
(i) Do the steps mentioned above again. Between step (b)
and (c), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt for each time.

SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F02245
F02246
SA0028
Front AB
A B
A: Inside
B: Outside SA-6
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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5. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack
ends.
6. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the rack boot set clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to
adjust the toe-in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends
are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(e) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Wheel turning angle:
Inside wheel35°45' ± 1° (35.75° ± 1°)
Outside wheel: Reference31°23' (31.38°)
If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified
value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

SA0VW-02
W03096
SST
W03097
WasherNut SA-14
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
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FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT 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: 107 N´m (1,090 kgf´cm, 79 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)

SA0W7-03
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-47
1381 Author
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-45).
HINT:
After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (See page DI-212 or DI-252) and rear wheel align-
ment (See page SA-7).

SA0W6-02
R10948
Z00206
W03211
A
A
B
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-45
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 N´m (475 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the O-ring.
HINT:
At the time of installation, coat a new O-ring with MP grease.
(c) Support the backing plate securely.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER
(a) Loosen the 3 nuts.
Torque:
Nut A (Reused nut): 196 N´m (2,000 kgf´cm, 145 ft´lbf)
Nut A (New nut): 255 N´m (2,600 kgf´cm, 188 ft´lbf)
Nut B: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)

SA0VJ-02
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-61
1395 Author
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-57).
HINT:
After installation, check the rear wheel alignment (See page SA-7).

SA1F9-02
F06460
W03223
AB
F06462
SA-60
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Install the 2 lock nuts.
(b) Turn the adjusting tube and assemble the No. 2 lower
suspension arm.
HINT:
When assembling the No. 2 lower suspension arm, try to make
sure that the lengths of A and B shown in the illustration are the
same.
Maximum difference: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
(c) Adjust the No. 2 lower suspension arm length by turning
the adjusting tube.
Arm length: 512.3 mm (20.169 in.)
(d) Temporarily tighten the 2 lock nuts.
HINT:
After adjusting the rear wheel alignment, torque the lock nuts
(See page SA-7).
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

SA0VG-02
W03216
W03217
Rear
F06465A
A B
B
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-57
1391 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
3. REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not turn the nut.
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.
(c) Remove the strut rod.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the 3 nuts, suspension arm washer and washer.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
(b) Remove the No. 2 lower suspension arm.
HINT:
At the time of installation, face the paint mark to the rearward.
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS
(See page SA-63)
6. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Support the suspension member with a jack.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 8 suspension member
stoppers.
Torque:
A: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
B: 38 N´m (390 kgf´cm, 28 ft´lbf)
(c) Lower the suspension member.