2001 TOYOTA AVALON oil pressure

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- ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
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INSPECTION
1. CLEAN TOP SURFACES OF PISTONS AND CYL-
INDER BLOCK
(a) Turn the crankshaft, and bring each piston to top dead
center (TDC). Using a gasket scraper, remove all the car-
bon from the piston top surface.
(b) Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material
from the cylinder block surface.
(c) Using compressed air, blow carbon and oil from the bolt
holes.
CAUTION:
Protect your eyes when using high pressure compressed
air.
2. REMOVE GASKET MATERIAL
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the
cylinder block contact surface.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to scratch the cylinder block contact sur-
face.
3. CLEAN COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
Using a wire brush, remove all the carbon from the combustion
chambers.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to scratch the cylinder block contact sur-
face.
4. CLEAN CYLINDER HEADS
Using a soft brush and solvent, thoroughly clean the cylinder
head.

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(c) Remove the camshafts.
19. INSPECT CAMSHAFT GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Install the camshafts without installing the exhaust cam
sub-gear (See page EM-59).
(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
Standard backlash:
0.020 - 0.200 mm (0.0008 - 0.0079 in.)
Maximum backlash: 0.30 mm (0.0188 in.)
If the backlash is greater then maximum, replace the cam-
shafts.
(c) Remove the camshafts.
20. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR (VVT-i)
(a) Mount the hexagon wrench head portion of the camshaft
in a vise.
(b) Check that VVT-i will not turn.
(c) Cover the port except the port on the advance angle side
(nearest to the convex portion) shown in the illustration
with the vinyl tape.
(d) Using the air gun, apply about 100 kPa (1 kgf/cm
3, 14 psi)
of air pressure to the port on the advance side shown in
the illustration.
NOTICE:
When the oil is splashed, wipe it off with a shop lug and the
likes.
HINT:
Perform this in order to release the lock pin for the maximum
delay angle locking.
Standard: Must turn
HINT:
Depending on the air pressure, VVT-i will turn to the advance
angle side without applying force by hand. Also, under the
condition that the pressure can be hardly applied because of
the air leakage from the port, there may be the case that the lock
pin could be hardly released.

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1.27 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
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1.27 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
- ENGINE MECHANICALTIMING BELT
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7. INSTALL TIMING BELT
NOTICE:
The engine should be cold.
(a) Remove any oil or water on the pulleys, and keep them
clean.
NOTICE:
Only wipe the pulleys; do not use any cleansing agent.
(b) Face the front mark on the timing belt forward.
(c) Align the installation mark on the timing belt with the tim-
ing mark of the crankshaft timing pulley.
(d) Align the installation marks on the timing belt with the tim-
ing marks of the camshaft timing pulleys.
(e) Install the timing belt in this order:
1st: Crankshaft timing pulley
2nd: Water pump pulley
3rd: LH camshaft timing pulley
4th: No.2 idler pulley
5th: RH camshaft timing pulley
6th: No.1 idler pulley
8. SET TIMING BELT TENSIONER
(a) Using a press, slowly press in the push rod using 981 -
9,807 N (100 - 1,000 kgf, 200 - 2,205 lbf) of pressure.
(b) Align the holes of the push rod and housing, pass a 1.27
mm hexagon wrench through the holes to keep the set-
ting position of the push rod.
(c) Release the press.
(d) Install the dust boot to the tensioner.
9. INSTALL TIMING BELT TENSIONER
(a) Temporarily install the tensioner with the 2 bolts.
(b) Alternately tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque: 27 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 20 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 1.27 mm hexagon wrench from the tension-
er.

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Ohmmeter
- IGNITIONIGNITION SYSTEM
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(f) Clean the spark plugs.
If the electrode has traces of wet carbon, allow it to dry and then
clean with a spark plug cleaner.
Air pressure: Below 588 kPa (6 kgf/cm
2, 85 psi)
Duration: 20 seconds or less
HINT:
If there are traces of oil, remove it with gasoline before using the
spark plug cleaner.
(g) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the 6 spark plugs.
Torque: 18 N´m (180 kgf´cm, 13 ft´lbf)
(h) Reinstall the 6 ignition coil (See page IG-5).
3. INSPECT IGNITION COILS (WITH IGNITERS)
(See step 1.)
4. INSPECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS
(a) Remove the V-bank cover.
(b) Remove the air cleaner hose w/ resonator.
(c) Disconnect the sensor connectors.
(d) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between ter-
minals.
Resistance:
Cold835 - 1,400 W
Hot1,060 - 1,645 W
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.
(e) Reconnect the sensor connectors.
(f) Reinstall the air cleaner hose w/ resonator.
(g) Reinstall the V-bank cover.
5. INSPECT CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
(a) Remove the sensor (See page IG-9).
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the
terminals.
Resistance:
Cold1,630 - 2,740 W
Hot2,065 - 3,225 W
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.
(c) Reinstall the sensor (See page IG-9).

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Recommended Viscosity (SAE):
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE10W-30
5W-30 PREFERRED°C °F
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460
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Oil Pressure
Gauge
- LUBRICATIONOIL AND FILTER
LU-1
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OIL AND FILTER
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thin-
ning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil.
SAE 5W - 30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for
good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weath-
er.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warm up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine
stop, oil level should be between the low level and full level
marks on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
NOTICE:
Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(a) Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816-30010
(b) Install the oil pressure gauge.
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm294 - 539 kPa (3.0 - 5.5 kgf/cm2, 43 - 78 psi)

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6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Remove the oil pressure gauge.
(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: Part No. 08833-00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(c) Using SST, install the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816-30010
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
7. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

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- MAINTENANCEOUTSIDE VEHICLE
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OUTSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, adjust.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
3. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
4. TIRE ROTATION
Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
5. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace.
6. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
7. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid operate smoothly, and that all latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.

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- PREPARATIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SST (Special Service Tools)
09223-15020Oil Seal & Bearing Replacer
09308-00010Oil Seal PullerSide gear shaft oil seal
09316-6001 1Transmission & Transfer Bearing
ReplacerRH side bearing
(09316-0001 1)Replacer PipeRH side gear shaft oil seal
09350-32014TOYOTA Automatic Transmission
Tool Set
(09351-32010)One-way Clutch Test Tool
(09351-32020)Stator Stopper
(09351-32130)Handle
09992-00095Automatic Transmission Oil
Pressure Gauge SetLine pressure
(09992-00231)Adaptor CLine pressure
(09992-00271)Gauge AssyLine pressure