2001 TOYOTA AVALON steering wheel

MA01O-02
B08915
- MAINTENANCECHASSIS
MA-7
49 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
CHASSIS
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LINKAGE
(a) Check the steering wheel free-play (See page SR-8).
(b) Check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
Check that:

Tie rod ends do not have excessive play.

Dust seals and boots are not damaged.

Boot clamps are not loose.
2. INSPECT SRS AIRBAG (See pages RS-15, RS-30)
3. INSPECT STEERING GEAR HOUSING OIL
Check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
4. INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS
Check the drive shaft boots for clamp looseness, leakage or
damage.
5. INSPECT BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
(a) Inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.

Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden
blocks with a height of 180 - 200 mm (7.09 - 7.87
in.) under the front tires.

Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the
front coil spring. Place stands under the vehicle for
safety.

Check that the front wheels are pointing straight
ahead, and block them with chocks.

Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm, and
check the amount of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.)
If there is play, replace the ball joint.
(b) Check the dust cover for damage.
6. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID
Visually check the transaxle for fluid leakage.
If leakage is found, check for the cause and repair.
7. REPLACE TRANSAXLE FLUID (See page DI-160)

MA002-16
MA-2
- MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSIDE 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. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified free-play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive free-play or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.
(d) For fold-down seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

MA002-16
MA-2
- MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
44 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSIDE 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. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aim.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner at defroster
mode.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified free-play. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive free-play or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that the seat adjusters operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latch position.
(d) For fold-down seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or damaged.

PP0B3-01
PP-54
- PREPARATIONBODY ELECTRICAL
104 Author
: Date
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09082-00040TOYOTA Electrical Tester.
09041-00030Torx Driver T30 .For removing and installing
steering wheel pad
09042-00010Torx Socket T30 .For removing and installing
steering wheel pad

SS0BM-04
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SS-25
141 Author
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Front side engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly8082059
Rear engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly6667048
LH transaxle mounting insulator x Front frame assembly8082059
Engine mounting insulator x Front frame assembly4849035
Transaxle x Engine 17 mm bolt
14 mm bolt66
48670
49048
35
Torque converter clutch x Drive plate4142030
Valve body x Transaxle case1111 08
Oil strainer x Valve body Bolt A
(See page AX-35) Bolt B10
11100
11 07
8
Oil pan x Transaxle case7.88069 in.´lbf
Oil pan drain plug4950036
Park/Neutral position switch x Transaxle case Bolt
Nut5.4
6.955
7048 in.´lbf
61 in.´lbf
Connector clamp x Valve body6.66758 in.´lbf
Manual valve body x Transaxle case1111 08
Line pressure test plug x Transaxle case7.58069 in.´lbf
Detent spring x Manual valve body1111 08
Oil pipe bracket x Transaxle case101007
Steering gear housing x Front frame assembly1811,850134
Stabilizer bar bracket x Front frame assembly1919514
Stabilizer bar link x Stabilizer bar3940029
Lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint1271,30094
Tie rod end x Steering knuckle4950036
Drive shaft lock nut2943,000217
Direct clutch speed sensor x Transaxle case1111 08
Exhaust manifold bracket x Transaxle case2020015
Exhaust manifold plate2020015
Front frame assembly x Body 19 mm bolt
14 mm bolt
Nut181
32
361,850
330
370134
24
27
Front exhaust pipe x Exhaust center pipe4344032
Exhaust manifold x Front exhaust pipe6263046
Exhaust front pipe support stay x Exhaust front pipe support bracket3333024
Starter x Torque converter clutch housing3940029
Transaxle control shaft lever x Park/neutral position switch1515011
Throttle cable adjusting nut1515011
Drive plate x Crankshaft8385061
Shift control cable x Transaxle control shaft lever1515011
Throttle cable retaining plate set bolt5.45548 in.´lbf
Shift solenoid valve No. 1, No. 2, SL, SLN x Valve body6.66758 in.´lbf
Front wheel nut1031,05076
Exhaust front pipe support bracket x Body2121015
PS reservoir pipe x Front frame101007

SS-38
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBODY
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2001 AVALON (RM808U) FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
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Wiper arm x Wiper motor and link assembly2424818
Wiper motor and link assembly x Body7.07162 in.´lbf
Wiper motor x Wiper link7.57666 in.´lbf
SLIDING ROOF---
Sliding roof glass assembly x Drive cable4.04135 in.´lbf
Drive gear x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
Sliding roof bracket x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
Sliding roof bracket x Sliding roof assembly5.45548 in.´lbf
Sliding roof assembly x Body5.45548 in.´lbf
INSTRUMENT PANEL---
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel reinforcement2020415
Steering wheel set nut5051037
FRONT SEAT---
Front seat assembly x Body3737527
Front seat cushion x Front seat adjuster1818513
Front seatback x Front seat adjuster4344032
Front seatback x Center armrest4142030
REAR SEAT---
Rear seatback x Center armrest5.96052 in.´lbf
Rear seatback x Body Center4142030
Rear seatback x Body LH, RH Side1818513
SEAT BELT---
Front seat outer belt shoulder anchor x Adjuster anchor4142030
Front seat outer belt floor anchor x Body4142030
Front seat outer belt retractor x Body Upper bolt7.57666 in.´lbf
Front seat outer belt retractor x Body Lower bolt4142030
Front seat adjustable anchor x Body4142030
Front seat inner belt x Seat adjuster4142030
Front seat center belt x Seat adjuster4142030
Rear seat outer belt floor anchor x Body4142030
Rear seat outer belt retractor x Body4142030

SS061-54
SS-34
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Steering wheel5051037
Steering wheel pad8.89078 in.´lbf
Front passenger airbag assembly x Center bracket2020515
Front passenger airbag assembly x Instrument panel reinforcement2020515
Seatback frame assembly x Seat adjuster assembly4344032
Seat cushion assembly x Seat adjuster assembly1919414
Front seat inner belt x Seat adjuster assembly4243031
Seat armrest assembly4141030
Front seat installation bolt3737527
Airbag sensor assembly2020515
Front airbag sensor2020515
Side airbag sensor assembly2020515
Front seat outer belt retractor Upper bolt
Lower bolt7.4
4175
42065 in.´lbf
30

SS04W-07
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS-27
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: Date
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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.