Page 60 of 1897
AC28K-02
I10090
10 mm (0.39 in.)
Hexagon
Wrench
Modulator
I10092
I10093
2 Layered
Part
I10091
Protrusion
I10094
AC-54
- AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER
1976 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACE DRIER FROM MODULATOR
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), remove the
cap from the modulator.
(b) Remove the filter from the modulator.
(c) Using pliers, remove the drier.
(d) Insert a new drier into the modulator.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the drier from a vinyl bag until insert-
ing it into the modulator.
Install the drier with its 2 layered part faced upward to
the modulator.
(e) Insert the filter into the modulator.
NOTICE:
Install the filter with its protrusion faced downward to the
modulator.
(f) Install the cap to the modulator.
(1) Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and screw part
of the cap.
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
(2) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm, 0.39 in.), install
the caps.
Torque: 12.3 N´m (125 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
Page 74 of 1897
I12920
AC2GN-01
AC-80
- AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (Manual A/C)
2002 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
(Manual A/C)
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
INSPECT HEATER CONTROL DIALS OPERATION
Turn the control dials left and right then check that click sound
can be heard and recoil is felt.
If click sound can not be heard or recoil is felt, adjust the control
cable or check control cable and heater control assembly.
Page 82 of 1897
AC101-03
I12941
AC-66
- AIR CONDITIONINGPRESSURE SWITCH
1988 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH FROM LIQUID TUBE
Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Lock the switch mounted on the tube with an open end
wrench, being careful not to deform the tube and remove
the switch.
At the time of installation, please refer to the following
item.
Lubricate a new O-ring with the compressor oil and install
them to the switch.
Page 85 of 1897
AC101-03
I12941
AC-66
- AIR CONDITIONINGPRESSURE SWITCH
1988 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH FROM LIQUID TUBE
Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Lock the switch mounted on the tube with an open end
wrench, being careful not to deform the tube and remove
the switch.
At the time of installation, please refer to the following
item.
Lubricate a new O-ring with the compressor oil and install
them to the switch.
Page 101 of 1897
D04375
Q00235
Q10027
Q10071
Q10034
AX-38
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
1328 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(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).
Page 106 of 1897
Q00394
SST
AX03S-05
Q06348
SST
Q00238
SST AX-14
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEDIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
1304 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA-16)
2. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
Using SST, pull out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
3. INSTALL LEFT SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09223-15020, 09350-32014 (09351-32130)
Oil seal depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.02 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
4. INSTALL RIGHT SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09316-60010 (09316-00010)
Oil seal depth: 0 ± 0.5 mm (0 ± 0.02 in.)
(b) Coat the lip of the oil seal with MP grease.
5. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA-24)
6. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL
(See page DI-160)
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AX05D-03
AT3785
AT0103
D01019
Q05728
Connector AX-6
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEVALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1296 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. CLEAN TRANSAXLE EXTERIOR
To help prevent contamination, clean the exterior of the trans-
axle.
2. DRAIN ATF
Using a hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and drain the
fluid into the suitable container.
3. REMOVE OIL PAN AND GASKET
NOTICE:
Some fluid will remain in the oil pan.
Remove oil pan bolts, and carefully remove the pan assembly.
Discard the gasket.
4. EXAMINE PARTICLES IN PAN
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any steel chips.
Look at the chips and particles in the pan and magnet carefully
to anticipate what type of wear you will find in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing, gear and plate wear
Brass (non-magnetic): bushing wear
5. REMOVE OIL STRAINER AND APPLY PIPE BRACKET
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and oil strainer.
NOTICE:
Be careful as oil will come out of the strainer when it is re-
moved.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and apply pipe bracket.
6. REMOVE OIL PIPE
Pry up both pipe ends with a large screwdriver and remove the
5 pipes.
7. DISCONNECT 3 SOLENOID CONNECTORS
Page 145 of 1897
D01020
D01021
D01059
D01058
D01023
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEVALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
AX-7
1297 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
8. REMOVE DETENT SPRING AND OIL PIPE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and detent spring.
(b) Remove the bolt.
(c) Pry up the pipe with a screwdriver and remove the pipe.
9. REMOVE MANUAL VALVE BODY
Remove the 5 bolts and manual valve body.
10. REMOVE CONNECTOR CLAMP AND PIPE RETAINER
Remove the 2 bolts, connector clamp and pipe retainer.
11. REMOVE B
3 APPLY PIPE
Pry up the pipe with a screwdriver and remove the pipe.
12. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(a) Remove the 9 bolts.