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A05706
Align
A05738
A05245
A05243
EM-54
- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
1038 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(d) Align the knock pin and knock pin groove and install VVT-
i on the camshaft.
NOTICE:
Install it under the condition that the lock pin is operated
and lock at the maximum delay angle position.
(e) Apply the engine oil on the nut, the placing surface of
VVT-i and the screw portion.
HINT:
Be sure to apply the oil, otherwise the prescribed torque cannot
be obtained.
(f) Using a 46 mm socket wrench, install and torque a new
lock nut by turning it counterclockwise.
Torque: 150 N´m (1,530 kgf´cm, 110 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Must change the nuts to the new ones when to change
VVT-i.
The lock nut have LH threads.
Never use any tool other than the socket wrench,
otherwise that may result in deforming the cam angle
rotor portion.
3. REPLACE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKETS
(a) Bend up the tab on the ventilation baffle plate which pre-
vents the gasket from the slipping out.
(b) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the gasket.
(c) Using needle-nose pliers, pry out the gasket.
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EM0ZK-02
A10837
No.2 Cooling Fan Connector
Upper Radiator
Support
Radiator
Assembly RH Fender
Apron
Seal
Generator
Drive
Belt
A/C Compressor
Connector
Battery
Insulator
Battery
Battery
Tray Generator Drive
Belt Adjusting
Bar Bracket
LH Fender
Apron Seal
Gasket A/C Compressor
43 (440, 32)
25 (250, 18)
Non-reusable partStay
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) Front Exhaust Pipe: Specified torque Gasket
62 (630, 46)
33 (330, 24)
62 (630, 46)
43 (430, 32)
Gasket
Actuator Cover No.3 Engine Room
Relay BlockHood
Hold-Down
Clamp
Washer
Hose for
Windshield
Air Filter
Air Cleaner Case O-Ring
Drain Plug Lower Radiator
SupportAir Cleaner
Cap Assembly Radiator Upper Hose
Cruise Control
Actuator
Cruise Control
Actuator
ConnectorAccelerator Cable
PS Pump
PS Pump
Drive Belt
Compression Spring
V-Bank Cover
A/T Oil Cooler Hose
Radiator Lower
HoseEVAP Hose
Assembly
MAF Meter Connector
VSV for Active
Control Engine
Mount
No.1 ECT Switch Wire Connector
No.1 Cooling Fan Connector
Vacuum Hose
Air Hose
EM-70
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1054 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
ENGINE UNIT
COMPONENTS
Page 1363 of 1897
A10839 Non-reusable part
RH Drive Shaft
Tie Rod End
Engine Moving
Control Rod
No.2 RH Engine
Mounting Bracket
Engine and Transaxle
Assembly
LH Drive Shaft
Lower Suspension Arm
Front Engine
Mounting InsulatorRear Engine
Mounting
Insulator
Engine Mounting Absorber
: Specified torque
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
64 (650, 47)
32 (320, 23)
294 (3,000, 217)
49 (500, 36)
127 (1,300, 94)
48 (490, 35)
44 (450, 32) for Silver Color
66 (670, 49) for Green Color
66 (670, 48)
Transaxle
Control Cable
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM-71
1055 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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EM0ZM-02
A07437
Lower
A07434
A07435
ABD
C
A07432
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM-77
1061 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
1. ASSEMBLE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
2. INSTALL REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Install the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
4. INSTALL ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IN
VEHICLE
(a) Attach the engine sling device to the engine hangers.
(b) Lower the engine into the engine compartment.
Tilt the transaxle downward, lower the engine and clear
the LH mounting.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to hit the park/neutral position switch.
(c) Keep the engine level, and align RH and LH mountings
with the body bracket.
5. INSTALL NO.2 RH ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
AND ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
(a) Temporarily install the No.2 RH engine mounting bracket
and engine moving control rod with the 3 bolts.
(b) Tighten the bolt (A).
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
(c) Tighten the other 3 bolts (B, C and D).
Torque:
64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf) for bolts B and C
32 N´m (320 kgf´cm, 23 ft´lbf) for bolt D
6. CONNECT FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Connect the mounting insulator with the 3 bolts.
Torque:
44 N´m (450 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf) for silver color bolt
66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 49 ft´lbf) for green color bolt
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A07431
P18752
A07430
P18775
A10833
BracketA
B
A
A
C
A EM-78
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1062 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
7. INSTALL ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER
Install the engine mounting absorber with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 48 N´m (490 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
8. CONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
(a) Connect the mounting insulator with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 66 N´m (670 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the 2 hole plugs.
9. CONNECT LH ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
Connect the mounting insulator with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
10. REMOVE ENGINE SLING DEVICE
11. CONNECT TRANSAXLE CONTROL CABLE TO
TRANSAXLE
12. INSTALL PS PUMP
(a) Install the PS pump with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 31 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the drive belt.
(c) Connect the PS pressure tube with the 2 nuts.
13. INSTALL A/C COMPRESSOR
(a) Install the A/C compressor and drive belt adjusting bar
bracket with the 5 bolts and nut.
Torque:
25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf) for bolt A
18 N´m (185 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf) for bolt B
25 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf) for nut C
(b) Install the drive belt.
(c) Connect the A/C compressor connector.
14. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFTS (See page SA-24)
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S04497
A07300
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
EM-79
1063 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
15. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE TO CABIN
(a) Push in the engine wire through the cowl panel. Install the
grommet.
(b) Connect the 5 engine ECM connectors.
(c) Install the glove compartment.
16. CONNECT CONNECTORS, CABLE, CLAMPS AND
HOSES
(a) Connect the noise filter connector on the LH fender
apron.
(b) Connect the generator connector and wire.
(c) Connect the starter connector and wire.
(d) Connect the 2 ground strap connectors to the RH fender
apron
(e) Connect the strap connector to the LH fender apron with
the bolt.
(f) Connect the ground cable to the battery body bracket.
(g) Connect the engine wire protector clamp to the battery
body bracket.
(h) Connect the engine wire clamp to the bracket on the RH
fender apron.
(i) Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the throttle
body.
(j) Connect the engine coolant reservoir hose to the water
outlet.
(k) Connect the heater hose to the intake manifold.
(l) Connect the heater hose to the water inlet housing.
(m) Connect the fuel inlet hose to the fuel filter.
CAUTION:
Perform connecting operations of the fuel tube connector
(quick type) after observing the precautions.
(See page SF-1)
(n) Connect the EVAP hose assembly to the pipe on the
emission control valve set.
(o) Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the vacuum tank for the
ACIS.
17. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Temporarily install 3 new gaskets and the front exhaust
pipe with the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and 4 nuts.
(b) Tighten the 4 nuts holding the exhaust manifolds to the
front exhaust pipe.
Torque: 62 N´m (630 kgf´cm, 46 ft´lbf)
(c) Tighten the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs holding the
front exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
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EM-80
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1064 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(d) Install the support stay with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 33 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
18. INSTALL RADIATOR (See page CO-22)
19. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
20. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP ASSEMBLY AND AIR
CLEANER CASE
21. CONNECT ACCELERATOR CABLE
22. INSTALL V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the V-bank cover
with the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Press down the V-bank cover fastener.
23. INSTALL ENGINE FENDER APRON SEALS
24. INSTALL BATTERY TRAY AND BATTERY
25. INSTALL HOOD
26. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
27. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
28. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
29. PERFORM ROAD TEST
Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift points
and smooth operation.
30. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND OIL LEVELS
Page 1371 of 1897
P18752
A07431
A07432
A07433
Engine
Hanger
EM-74
- ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE UNIT
1058 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
19. DISCONNECT REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
FROM FRONT FRAME
(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts holding the front frame to the mount-
ing bracket.
20. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING ABSORBER
Remove the 4 bolts and mounting absorber.
21. DISCONNECT FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULA-
TOR FROM FRONT FRAME
Remove the 3 bolts holding the mounting insulator to the front
frame.
22. ATTACH ENGINE SLING DEVICE TO ENGINE HANG-
ERS
(a) Install the No.2 engine hanger in the correct direction.
Part No.:
No.2 engine hanger12282-20020
Bolt90080-1 1331
Torque: 19.5 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Attach the sling device to the engine hangers.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hang the engine by hooking the chain to
any other part.