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SA0VU-02
R00792
SST
R08860
SST
SST
R08861
SST
SST
SA-12
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1346 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new bearing to the steer-
ing knuckle.
SST 09608-32010
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring.
2. INSTALL DUST COVER
Using a torx wrench (T30), install the dust cover with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.3 N´m (85 kgf´cm, 74 in.´lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB
Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.
SST 09310-35010, 09608-32010
4. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Install the lower ball joint and nut.
Torque: 123 N´m (1,250 kgf´cm, 90 ft´lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut fur-
ther up to 60°.
5. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-6001 1 (09316-00011, 09316-00041),
09608-32010
HINT:
Align the hole for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector
with the one in the steering knuckle.
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SA0VS-02
W03084
W03093
W03139
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-9
1343 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(d) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
(e) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 N´m (1,090 kgf´cm, 79 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 294 N´m (3,000 kgf´cm, 217 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(d) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HAR-
NESS CLAMP
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and
wire harness clamp.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
5. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB-
SORBER
HINT:
Do not remove the bolts.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the this time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine
oil.
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W03094
SST
F02207
SA-10
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
1344 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09610-20012
7. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 127 N´m (1,300 kgf´cm, 94 ft´lbf)
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the
shock absorber.
(b) Remove the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor
rotor.
Page 1839 of 1897
SA0VX-02
F07396
Fender Apron Seal
Drive Shaft (RH)
32 (330, 24)Lock Bolt
Snap Ring
No. 2 Dust Deflector
Outbord Joint Shaft
Fender Apron Seal
Tie Rod End
49 (500, 36)
Cotter pin
Lock Cap
294 (3,000, 217)
Lower Suspension Arm
127 (1,300, 94)
Boot Clamp
Boot
Boot
Snap Ring
Tripod RH:
Inboard Joint Shaft
Snap Ring
Bearing
Snap Ring
Dust Cover LH:
Inboard Joint
Shaft
Dust Cover
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non-reusable part
Drive Shaft (LH)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA-15
1349 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS
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SA1EA-03
N00191
F07391
F07392
Matchmarks
N00194
Matchmarks SA-18
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1352 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the out-
board joint.
(b) Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.
(c) Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial
direction of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.
2. REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMPS
(a) Using pliers, pinch the claws to compress the large in-
board joint boot clamp and remove it.
(b) Using a side cutter, cut the small inboard joint boot clamp
and remove it.
(c) Using a side cutter, cut the 2 outboard joint boot clamps
and remove them.
3. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the tripod, inboard and outboard
joint shafts.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(b) Remove the inboard joint shaft from the outboard joint
shaft.
4. REMOVE TRIPOD
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(b) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft and tripod.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(c) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the tripod from
the outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
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F07394
SST
SA1446
R09717
SST
F07393
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
SA-19
1353 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
5. REMOVE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD JOINT BOOTS
Slide out the 2 boots.
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the outboard joint.
6. LH drive shaft:
REMOVE DUST COVER
Using SST and a press, remove the dust cover from the inboard
joint shaft.
SST 09950-00020
7. RH drive shaft:
DISASSEMBLE INBOARD JOINT SHAFT
(a) Using a press, remove the transaxle side dust cover from
the inboard joint shaft.
(b) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing side dust
cover.
SST 09950-00020
(c) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(d) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09950-00020
(e) Remove the snap ring.
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F06452
SA-20
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1354 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
8. REMOVE NO. 2 DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Mount the outboard joint shaft in a soft jaw vise.
(b) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the No. 2 dust
deflector.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
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SA0W1-03
SA-24
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1358 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-16).
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).
