Page 1574 of 1897
SS0EE-01
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
SS-5
121 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Front seat mount bolts3737527
Front suspension member x Body1811,850134
Rear suspension member x Body5152038
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.
Page 1577 of 1897
SS04X-06
SS-28
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
144 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
FRONT AXLE
Hub nut1031,05076
Tie rod end lock nut7475054
Steering knuckle x Shock absorber2112,150156
Steering knuckle x Brake caliper1071,09079
Steering knuckle x Tie rod end4950036
Axle hub x Drive shaft2943,000217
Lower ball joint x Lower suspension arm1271,30094
Lower ball joint x Steering knuckle1231,25090
Steering knuckle x Dust cover8.38574 in.´lbf
ABS speed sensor set bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive shaft center bearing lock bolt3233024
FRONT SUSPENSION
Suspension support x Body8082059
Suspension support x Piston rod4950036
Flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber2930022
Lower suspension arm set bolt2062,100152
Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member1919514
Stabilizer bar link set nut3940029
REAR AXLE
Hub nut1031,05076
Brake caliper x Rear axle carrier4747534
Axle hub set bolt8082059
Shock absorber x Rear axle carrier New nut
Reused nut (Apply engine oil to the threads.)255
1962,600
2,000188
145
No. 1, No. 2 lower suspension arm x Rear axle carrier1811,850134
Strut rod x Rear axle carrier11 31,15083
ABS speed sensor set bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
REAR SUSPENSION
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber5.45548 in.´lbf
Flexible hose x Shock absorber2930022
Rear seat belt set bolt4142030
Rear seatback set bolt1818513
Suspension support x Body3940029
Suspension support x Piston rod4950036
Center exhaust pipe set bolt4344032
Parking brake cable set bolt5.45548 in.´lbf
No. 2 lower suspension arm lock nut5657041
No. 1, No. 2 lower suspension arm x Suspension member1811,850134
Strut rod x Body11 31,15083
Suspension member x Body5152038
Suspension member lower stopper x Body3839028
Page 1578 of 1897
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS-29
145 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U) Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member
1919514
Stabilizer bar link set nut3940029
Page 1816 of 1897
SR0EC-02
SR-2
- STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
1465 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-5
SR-3
SA-4
-
SA-38
-
SR-25
SR-37
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
-
SR-37
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Universal joint, Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-38
-
SA-9
SR-37
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR-5
-
SR-25
SR-37
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SA0VR-02
F04047Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Shock Absorber
Drive Shaft
Hub BoltTie Rod End
ABS Speed Sensor
Brake Caliper
Cotter Pin
Lower Suspension Arm
Cotter Pin Bearing Snap Ring Dust Deflector Cotter Pin
Lock Cap
Disc
Axle Hub Lower Ball JointDust Cover Steering Knuckle
211 (2,150, 156)
107 (1,090, 79)
49 (500, 36)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
294 (3,000, 217)
127 (1,300, 94)
123 (1,250, 90)
8.3 (85, 74 in.´lbf)
SA-8
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1342 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
FRONT AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS
Page 1834 of 1897
SA0VT-02
R08859
SST
R00789
SST
W02110
SST
R11486
SST
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-1 1
1345 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628-6201 1
3. REMOVE AXLE HUB
(a) Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST 09520-00031
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the inner race (outside)
from the axle hub.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00400),
09950-70010 (09951-07100)
4. REMOVE DUST COVER
Using a torx wrench (T30), remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.
5. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Place the inner race on the outside of the bearing.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09310-35010, 09527-17011
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SA0VV-03
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-13
1347 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-9).
HINT:
After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (See page DI-212 or DI-252) and front wheel align-
ment (See page SA-4).
NOTICE:
w/ VSC:
After installation, perform the steering angle sensor zero point calibration (See page DI-252).
