Page 1385 of 1897

P12982
Length = 240 mm (9.45 in.)
Join
Line
Join
Line
Length = 460 mm
(18.11 in.)
A04693
SST
P18816
- ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
EM-25
1009 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
14. INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Check that the timing belt cover gaskets have cracks or
peeling, etc.
If the gasket has cracks or peeling, etc., replace it using these
steps:
Using a screwdriver and gasket scraper, remove all
the old gasket material.
Thoroughly clean all components to remove all the
loose material.
Remove the backing paper from a new gasket and
install the gasket evenly to the part of the timing belt
cover shaded black in the illustration.
NOTICE:
When joining 2 gaskets, do not leave a gap between them.
Cut off any excess gasket.
After installing the gasket, press down on it so that
the adhesive firmly sticks to the timing belt cover.
(b) Install the timing belt cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.5 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
15. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide on the pulley.
(b) Using SST, install the pulley bolt.
SST 09213-54015 (91651-60855), 09330-00021
Torque: 215 N´m (2,200 kgf´cm, 159 ft´lbf)
16. INSTALL NO.2 GENERATOR BRACKET
Install the generator bracket with the pivot bolt and nut. Do not
tighten the bolt yet.
Torque: (Nut): 28 N´m (290 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
17. INSTALL NO.2 RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
AND ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
(See page EM-77)
18. CONNECT GROUND STRAP CONNECTORS
19. CONNECT ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR HOSE TO
WATER OUTLET
20. INSTALL PS PUMP DRIVE BELT
21. INSTALL GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
(See page CH-16)
22. INSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL
23. INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL
24. VEHICLE ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points
and smoothly operation.
Page 1461 of 1897
LU-18
- LUBRICATIONOIL PUMP
1243 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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
Page 1466 of 1897

MA0676B00995
MA01P-02
B08916
B09029
MA-8
- MAINTENANCEBODY
50 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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
Page 1524 of 1897
PP0MS-01
PP-52
- PREPARATIONSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
102 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
EQUIPMENT
Torque wrench
Bolt: Length: 35 mm (1.38 in.) Pitch: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Diam.: 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)Airbag disposal
Tire Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.) Inner diam.: 360mm (14.17 in.)Airbag disposal
Tire with disc wheel Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diam.: 360 mm (14.17 in.)Airbag disposal
Vinyl bagAirbag disposal
Page 1551 of 1897

SS0BM-04
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SS-25
141 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Front side engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly8082059
Rear engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly6667048
LH transaxle mounting insulator x Front frame assembly8082059
Engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly4849035
Transaxle x Engine 17 mm bolt
14 mm bolt66
48670
49048
35
Torque converter clutch x Drive plate4142030
Valve body x Transaxle case1111 08
Oil strainer x Valve body Bolt A
(See page AX-35) Bolt B10
11100
11 07
8
Oil pan x Transaxle case7.88069 in.´lbf
Oil pan drain plug4950036
Park/Neutral position switch x Transaxle case Bolt
Nut5.4
6.955
7048 in.´lbf
61 in.´lbf
Connector clamp x Valve body6.66758 in.´lbf
Manual valve body x Transaxle case1111 08
Line pressure test plug x Transaxle case7.58069 in.´lbf
Detent spring x Manual valve body1111 08
Oil pipe bracket x Transaxle case101007
Steering gear housing x Front frame assembly1811,850134
Stabilizer bar bracket x Front frame assembly1919514
Stabilizer bar link x Stabilizer bar3940029
Lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint1271,30094
Tie rod end x Steering knuckle4950036
Drive shaft lock nut2943,000217
Direct clutch speed sensor x Transaxle case1111 08
Exhaust manifold bracket x Transaxle case2020015
Exhaust manifold plate2020015
Front frame assembly x Body 19 mm bolt
14 mm bolt
Nut181
32
361,850
330
370134
24
27
Front exhaust pipe x Exhaust center pipe4344032
Exhaust manifold x Front exhaust pipe6263046
Exhaust front pipe support stay x Exhaust front pipe support bracket3333024
Starter x Torque converter clutch housing3940029
Transaxle control shaft lever x Park/neutral position switch1515011
Throttle cable adjusting nut1515011
Drive plate x Crankshaft8385061
Shift control cable x Transaxle control shaft lever1515011
Throttle cable retaining plate set bolt5.45548 in.´lbf
Shift solenoid valve No. 1, No. 2, SL, SLN x Valve body6.66758 in.´lbf
Front wheel nut1031,05076
Exhaust front pipe support bracket x Body2121015
PS reservoir pipe x Front frame101007
Page 1568 of 1897

SS-10
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSENGINE MECHANICAL
126 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U) Engine coolant drain union x Cylinder block
3940029
Water seal plate x Cylinder block1818013
Oil filter union x Cylinder block3031022
Water inlet housing x Cylinder block88069 in.´lbf
Knock sensor x Cylinder block3940029
No.2 idler pulley bracket x Cylinder block2829021
A/C compressor housing bracket x Cylinder block2525018
Generator bracket x Cylinder block4344032
Drive plate x Crankshaft8385061
Transaxle x Engine6465047
No.1 oil pan x Transaxle37.238027
Drive plate x Torque convertor clutch4142030
Flywheel housing under cover x Transaxle7.88069 in.´lbf
Rear engine mounting insulator x Cylinder block6465047
Front engine mounting insulator x Cylinder block6465047
Engine moving control rod x RH engine mounting bracket6465047
Engine moving control rod x RH fender apron6465047
RH engine mounting stay x Water outlet3232023
RH engine mounting stay x Engine moving control rod3232023
RH engine mounting stay x No.2 RH engine mounting bracket3232023
Front engine mounting insulator x Front frame Silver color bolt
Green color bolt44
66450
67032
49
Engine mounting absorber x Front frame4849035
Engine mounting absorber x Transaxle4849035
Rear engine mounting insulator x Front frame6667048
LH engine mounting insulator x Transaxle6465047
PS pump x PS pump bracket4344031
A/C compressor x Housing bracket25.526019
A/C compressor x No.1 oil pan25.526019
Generator adjusting bar x Drive belt adjusting bar bracket1818513
Fuel inlet hose x Fuel filter2930021
Front exhaust pipe support bracket x No.1 oil pan20.621015
Front exhaust pipe x Exhaust manifold6263046
Front exhaust pipe x Center exhaust pipe5657041
Center exhaust pipe x Tailpipe5657041
Front exhaust pipe bracket x Sub frame3333024
Front exhaust pipe support bracket x Front exhaust pipe stay3333024
Page 1575 of 1897
SS061-54
SS-34
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
150 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Steering wheel5051037
Steering wheel pad8.89078 in.´lbf
Front passenger airbag assembly x Center bracket2020515
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel reinforcement2020515
Seatback frame assembly x Seat adjuster assembly4344032
Seat cushion assembly x Seat adjuster assembly1919414
Front seat inner belt x Seat adjuster assembly4243031
Seat armrest assembly4141030
Front seat installation bolt3737527
Airbag sensor assembly2020515
Front airbag sensor2020515
Side airbag sensor assembly2020515
Front seat outer belt retractor Upper bolt
Lower bolt7.4
4175
42065 in.´lbf
30
Page 1576 of 1897

SS04W-07
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS-27
143 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
pressureP205/65R15 92H Front, rear
P205/60R16 91H Front, rear210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 31 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)
Vehicle heightFront*1
Rear*2213 mm (8.39 in.)
266 mm (10.47 in.)
Camber
Right-left error-0°37' ± 45' (-0.62° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Front Wheel
Caster
Right-left error2°10' ± 45' (2.17° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Front Wheel
alignmentSteering axis inclination
Right-left error13°04' ± 45' (13.07° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Toe-in (total)
Rack end length difference0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°, 0 ± 2 mm, 0 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle Inside wheel
Outside wheel: Reference35°45' ± 1° (35.75° ± 1°)
31°23' (31.38°)
Rear wheel
Camber
Right-left error-0°43' ± 45' (-0.72° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Rear wheel
alignmentToe-in (total)
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference0°24' ± 12' (0.4° ± 0.2°, 4 ± 2 mm, 0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
FtlAxle bearing backlash Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Front axleAxle hub deviationMaximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Front drive shaftDrive shaft standard length LH
RH586.0 ± 2.0 mm (23.071 ± 0.079 in.)
881.6 ± 2.0 mm (34.709 ± 0.079 in.)
Ft iLower ball joint turning torque1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 8.7 - 30 in.´lbf)Front suspensionStabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
RlAxle bearing backlash Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Rear axleAxle hub deviationMaximum0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
RiNo. 2 lower suspension arm length512.3 mm (20.169 in.)Rear suspensionStabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*2: Rear measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.