2001 TOYOTA AVALON Service Repair Manual

SA0UZ-02
F07387
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Specified torque
Non- reusable part


80 (820, 59)
39 (400, 29)
211 (2,150, 156)
29 (300, 22)
Flexible HoseABS Speed Sensor
Wire Harness
Coil Spring
Shock AbsorberLower Insulator Upper
InsulatorSpring Bumper Spring Upper SeatBearing Suspension Support

Stabilizer Bar Link Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring
49 (500, 36)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-25
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA0V1-02
W03198
SST
SST
W03199
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-27
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DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower side of
the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
(b) Using 2 SST of the same type, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(c) Using SST to hold the suspension support, remove the
nut.
SST 09729-22031
(d) Remove the suspension support, bearing, spring upper
seat, upper insulator, coil spring, lower insulator and
spring bumper.

SA0V3-02
W03648
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-29
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DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO DISCHARGE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the illustra-
tion to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:

When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.

The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.

SA0V2-02
W03646
SA-28
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during opera-
tion.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
page SA-29.

SA0V5-03
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-31
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-26).
HINT:
After installation, check the front wheel alignment (See page SA-4).
NOTICE:
w/ VSC:
After installation, perform the steering angle sensor zero point calibration (See page DI-252).

SA0V4-02
W03200
SST
W03201
W03199
SST SA-30
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL LOWER INSULATOR ONTO SHOCK AB-
SORBER
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO PISTON ROD
3. INSTALL COIL SPRING
(a) Using 2 SST of the same type, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring low-
er seat.
4. INSTALL SPRING UPPER SEAT AND INSULATOR
(a) Align the 'OUT' mark of spring upper seat with the mark
of the upper insulator.
(b) Install the spring upper seat with upper insulator to the
shock absorber with the mark facing to the outside of the
vehicle.
(c) Install the bearing and suspension support.
(d) Using SST to hold the suspension support, install a new
nut.
SST 09729-22031
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
(e) Remove the 2 SST from the coil spring.
NOTICE:
Check that the bearing fits into the recess in the suspen-
sion support.

SA0V0-02
F07388
To outside SA-26
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE AND ABS SPEED
SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose and ABS
speed sensor wire harness clamp from the shock absorber.
Torque: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER (See page SA-41)
4. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the
shock absorber.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.
HINT:
At the time of installation, coat the nut's threads with engine oil.
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, rotate the suspension support and set
it in the direction, as shown.

SA0W2-02
F06453N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
39 (400, 29)19 (195, 14)
Bracket
Bushing Stabilizer
Bar Link
39 (400, 29)
Stabilizer Bar
39 (400, 29)
39 (400, 29)
BushingBracket
Stabilizer Bar Link
19 (195, 14)
SA-40
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT STABILIZER BAR
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FRONT STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS