Page 520 of 1897
R02981
- BRAKEFRONT BRAKE PAD
BR-27
1426 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
10. INSTALL CALIPER
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar imple-
ment.
HINT:
If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and
push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
(e) Install the flexible hose and bolt to the shock absorber
bracket.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
12. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
13. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE
Page 525 of 1897

BR0LH-03
W04053
R00309
BR3948
R00310
BR-44
- BRAKEPARKING BRAKE
1443 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the disc brake
assembly.
Torque: 47 N´m (475 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
(b) Suspend the disc brake securely. Ensure that the hose is
not stretched.
3. REMOVE DISC
Release the parking brake pedal, and remove the disc.
HINT:
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until
the wheel turns freely.
4. REMOVE SHOE RETURN SPRINGS
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 shoe return springs.
5. REMOVE FRONT SHOE, ADJUSTER AND TENSION
SPRING
(a) Disconnect the tension spring from the front shoe.
(b) Slide out the front shoe and remove the shoe adjuster.
(c) Remove the shoe strut with the spring.
(d) Remove the shoe hold-down spring, 2 caps and pin.
6. REMOVE REAR SHOE
(a) Slide out the rear shoe and remove the tension spring.
(b) Remove the shoe hold-down spring, 2 caps and pin.
(c) Using needle-nose pliers, disconnect the parking brake
cable from the parking brake shoe lever.
Page 540 of 1897

BR0LB-02
F09725
BR-38
- BRAKEREAR BRAKE CALIPER
1437 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with hub
nuts.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper,
then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, insert the flexible hose lock securely
in the lock hole in the caliper.
(b) Use a container to catch the brake fluid as it drains out.
3. REMOVE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
At the time of installation, insert the sliding pin with sliding
bushing into the bottom side.
(b) Remove the caliper from the torque plate.
4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS WITH ANTI- SQUEAL
SHIMS
5. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction
surfaces of the pads or disc.
Page 543 of 1897
F09723
BR-36
- BRAKEREAR BRAKE PAD
1435 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(c) Install the caliper.
(d) Install the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 25 ft´lbf)
10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
11. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
12. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE
Page 779 of 1897

Q04700
Neutral Basic Line
BoltBolt
Groove DI-168
- DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
324 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(g) Inspect and adjust the park/neutral position.
Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever
only in the N or P position, but not in other positions.
If it is not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment
procedures.
(1) Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set
the shift lever to the N position.
(2) Align the groove and neutral basic line.
(3) Hold in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in´lbf)
For continuity inspection of the park/neutral position
switch, see page DI-199.
(h) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 700 ± 50 rpm
(In N position and air conditioner OFF)
6. MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS
(a) Measure the stall speed.
The object of this test is to check the overall performance of the transaxle and engine by measuring
the stall speeds in the D and R positions.
NOTICE:
Do the test at normal operating fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).
Do not continuously run this test longer than 5 seconds.
To ensure safety, conduct this test in a wide, clear level area which provides good traction.
The stall test should always be carried out in pairs. One technician should observe the condi-
tions of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is doing the test.
(1) Chock the 4 wheels.
(2) Connect an OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to DLC3.
(3) Fully apply the parking brake.
(4) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal.
(5) Start the engine.
(6) Shift into the D position. Press all the way down on the accelerator pedal with your right foot.
Quickly read the stall speed at this time.
Stall speed: 2,325 - 2,775 rpm
(7) Do the same test in R position.
Stall speed: 2,325 - 2,775 rpm
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
(a) Stall speed low in D and R positions
Engine output may be insufficient
Stator one-way clutch is operating properly
HINT: If more than 600 rpm below the specified value, the torque
converter clutch could be faulty.
(b) Stall speed high in D position
Line pressure too low
Forward clutch slipping
No.2 one-way clutch not operating properly
O/D clutch slipping
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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