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SR0Z8-02
F08848
Guide
Projection
F08831
Matchmarks
F08834
SR-22
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1485 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SPEED CONTROL MAIN SWITCH AS-
SEMBLY TO STEERING WHEEL
Install the speed control main switch assembly with the 2
screws to the steering wheel.
2. w/ VSC:
INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADAPTER AND
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
(a) Fit a projection of the steering angle sensor adapter into
a hole in the steering column shaft.
(b) Set a projection of the steering angle sensor in the guide
of the steering column and fix the steering angle sensor.
3. INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the universal joint assembly and
main shaft assembly.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
4. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB- AS-
SEMBLY AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB- AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Install the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.
(b) Temporarily install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly
with the bolt A.
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Install the nut and return spring.
6. Column shift:
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
(a) Connect the transmission control cable to the cable
bracket of the column tube.
(b) Connect the transmission control cable to the shift lever
housing.
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F09930
Matchmarks
B
A
F08830
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR-23
1486 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
7. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-as-
sembly and control valve shaft.
(b) Install the bolt B.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(c) Torque the bolt A.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(d) Connect the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly and
tighten the clamp.
8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR
CLEANER HOSE
(a) Install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose with
the 3 bolts.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Tighten the hose clamps.
9. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL AS-
SEMBLY
10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE-18)
11. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Install the combination switch with spiral cable with the 3
screws.
(b) Connect the airbag connector.
(c) Connect the connectors.
12. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN LOWER COVER, COLUMN
UPPER AND LOWER COVERS
(a) Install the column upper and lower covers with the 3
screws.
(b) Install the No. 2 column lower cover.
13. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Install the No. 2 heater to register duct with the clip.
14. INSTALL LOWER LH INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT
SUB-ASSEMBL Y
(a) Install the lower LH instrument panel insert sub-assem-
bly with the 4 bolts.
(b) Connect the connectors.
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F03856Marks
F08828
Torx ScrewScrew Case
SR-24
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1487 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
15. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connectors and install the lower No. 1 instru-
ment panel sub-assembly.
(b) Install the 2 screws.
(c) Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it be-
comes harder to turn.
(c) Then rotate the spiral cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to
align the marks.
HINT:
The spiral cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right
of the center.
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main
shaft assembly.
(b) Install the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
(c) Connect the connector.
18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.
Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified
torque.
If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects on the case or connec-
tor, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wir-
ings do not interfere with other parts and are not
pinched between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the cir-
cumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the
screw case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
(d) Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
20. w/ VSC:
PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT
CALIBRATION (See page DI-252)
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SR0Z7-01
F09910
SST
No. 2 Steering
Column Ring
F09917Tilt Spring and Spring Guide
SR-20
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1483 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. COAT PARTS INDICATED BY ARROWS WITH MOLYB-
DENUM DISULFIDE LITHIUM BASE GREASE
(See page SR-9)
2. INSTALL TILT LEVER
Install the tilt lever with a new tilt lever lock shaft.
Torque: 9.0 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
3. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the main shaft collar, main shaft bushing, compres-
sion spring and spring retainer.
(b) Install a new No. 2 steering column ring to the main shaft
assembly.
(c) Install SST to the main shaft assembly, as shown in the
illustration.
SST 09612-07010
(d) Using SST, push down the No. 2 steering column ring until
it fits into the shaft groove and install the main shaft as-
sembly.
NOTICE:
Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft assembly more
than 20°.
HINT:
Hold the main shaft assembly with your hand so that it does not
rotate.
4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH
MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column upper tube with the main shaft
assembly into the column tube assembly.
(b) Install the tilt spring and spring guide.
(c) Using a vise to hold the steering column upper tube.
(d) Temporarily install 2 new No. 2 tilt steering bolts.
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F09918Pin Punch
F09919
F08833
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR-21
1484 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(e) Using a punch and a hammer, tap in the No. 2 tilt steering
bolt.
(f) Using a pin punch, stake on 3 places evenly around the
hole as shown in the illustration.
5. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL BRACKET
(a) Install the turn signal bracket with 2 new torx screws.
Torque: 7.5 N´m (75 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Set the hole of the turn signal bracket and projection of steering
column upper tube.
(b) Install the tension spring.
6. Column shift:
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER HOUSING
(a) Install the shift lever housing with 3 new torx screws.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the shift lever with a new torx screw.
Torque: 11 N´m (110 kgf´cm, 8 ft´lbf)
(c) Install the shift lock solenoid bracket with 2 new torx
screws.
Torque: 3.4 N´m (35 kgf´cm, 30 in.´lbf)
(d) Install the shift lock switch with a new torx screw.
Torque: 2.8 N´m (29 kgf´cm, 25 in.´lbf)
7. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
(a) Install the column upper bracket with 2 new tapered-
head bolts.
(b) Tighten the tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break
off.
8. Column shift:
INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Install the shift lock control ECU and connect the 3 connectors.
9. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER LAMP ASSEMBLY
Install the key cylinder lamp assembly with screw.
10. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
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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
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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.
