2001 TOYOTA AVALON length

F01747
Inboard Joint BootOutboard Joint Boot
Vinyl tape
R00764
SA-22
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL OUTBOARD AND INBOARD
JOINT BOOTS AND NEW BOOT CLAMPS
HINT:

Before installing the boots, wrap the spline of the out-
board joint shaft with vinyl tape to prevent the boots from
being damaged.

Before installing the boots, place 3 new clamps to the
small boot ends and large boot end (outboard joint side).
5. INSTALL TRIPOD
(a) Place the beveled side of the tripod axial spline toward the
outboard joint.
(b) Align the matchmarks placed before removal.
(c) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the tripod to the out-
board joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not tap the roller.
(d) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
6. INSTALL BOOT TO OUTBOARD JOINT
Before assembling the boot, pack the outboard joint and boot
with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity (Color = Gray):
105 - 125 g (3.7 - 4.4 oz.)
7. INSTALL INBOARD JOINT SHAFT TO OUTBOARD
JOINT SHAFT
(a) Pack the inboard joint and boot with grease in the boot kit.
Grease capacity (Color = Yellow ocher):
170 - 190 g (6.0 - 6.7 oz.)
(b) Align the matchmarks placed before removal, and install
the inboard joint shaft to the outboard joint shaft.
(c) Temporarily install the boot to the inboard joint shaft.
8. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT LENGTH
(a) Make sure that the 2 boots are on the shaft groove.
(b) Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched or contracted
when the drive shaft is at standard length.
Drive shaft standard length:
LH586.0 ± 2.0 mm (23.071 ± 0.079 in.)
RH881.6 ± 2.0 mm (34.709 ± 0.079 in.)

SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F02245
F02246
SA0028
Front AB
A B
A: Inside
B: Outside SA-6
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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5. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack
ends.
6. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the rack boot set clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to
adjust the toe-in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends
are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(e) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 54 ft´lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully, and measure the turning angle.
Wheel turning angle:
Inside wheel35°45' ± 1° (35.75° ± 1°)
Outside wheel: Reference31°23' (31.38°)
If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified
value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

SA1F9-02
F06460
W03223
AB
F06462
SA-60
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
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REASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Install the 2 lock nuts.
(b) Turn the adjusting tube and assemble the No. 2 lower
suspension arm.
HINT:
When assembling the No. 2 lower suspension arm, try to make
sure that the lengths of A and B shown in the illustration are the
same.
Maximum difference: 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
(c) Adjust the No. 2 lower suspension arm length by turning
the adjusting tube.
Arm length: 512.3 mm (20.169 in.)
(d) Temporarily tighten the 2 lock nuts.
HINT:
After adjusting the rear wheel alignment, torque the lock nuts
(See page SA-7).
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)

SA1DQ-03
SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F04051
F04052
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA-7
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See page SA-4)
2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR
POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TES-
TER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber:
Camber
Right-left error-0°43' ± 45' (-0.72° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
If the measured value is not within the specified value, inspect
the suspension parts for damage and/or wear and replace them
if necessary because camber is not adjustable.
4. INSPECT TOE-IN
Toe-in:
Toe-in
(total)A + B: 0°24' ± 12' (0.4° ± 0.2°)
C - D: 4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the
No. 2 lower suspension arm.
5. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower sus-
pension arms.
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference:
1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
If the right-left difference is greater than the specified value, ad-
just the length.
(b) Loosen the lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount
to adjust toe-in.
HINT:

Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.

One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in
by about 36' (0.6°, 6.7 mm, 0.264 in.).
(d) Torque the lock nuts.
Torque: 56 N´m (570 kgf´cm, 41 ft´lbf)