2001 TOYOTA AVALON sensor

SA0W7-03
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-47
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-45).
HINT:
After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (See page DI-212 or DI-252) and rear wheel align-
ment (See page SA-7).

SA0W6-02
R10948
Z00206
W03211
A
A
B
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-45
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 N´m (475 kgf´cm, 34 ft´lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) 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 axle hub.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub.
Torque: 80 N´m (820 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the O-ring.
HINT:
At the time of installation, coat a new O-ring with MP grease.
(c) Support the backing plate securely.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER
(a) Loosen the 3 nuts.
Torque:
Nut A (Reused nut): 196 N´m (2,000 kgf´cm, 145 ft´lbf)
Nut A (New nut): 255 N´m (2,600 kgf´cm, 188 ft´lbf)
Nut B: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)

SA0VF-02
F07385
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non-reusable part

38 (390, 28)
51 (520, 38)
51 (520, 38)
56 (570, 41)
181 (1,850, 134)
19 (195, 14)
181 (1,850, 134)
113 (1,150, 83)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
113 (1,150, 83)
43 (440, 32)
Suspension Member Lower Stopper Suspension Member Lower Stopper
Suspension Member
Adjusting
TubeStabilizer
Bar Bracket
Suspension
Arm Washer
No. 2 Lower Suspension Arm
No. 1 Lower Suspension Arm
Parking Brake Cable
Strut Rod
Heated Oxygen
Sensor

Gasket Tailpipe
Center Exhaust Pipe

GasketSuspension Member Upper Stopper43 (440, 32)
SA-56
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
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REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
COMPONENTS

SA0W9-02
F07384
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque

Non-reusable partCap
Shock Absorber Shock Absorber
with Coil Spring
39 (400, 29)Stabilizer Bar LinkCollar
Suspension
Support
Spring
Bumper
Coil Spring
Lower Insulator

49 (500, 36)
Reused nut: 196 (2,000, 145)
New nut: 255 (2,600, 188)
ABS Speed Sensor
Wire Harness
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
29 (300, 22)
Flexible HoseRear Seatback
Rear Seat Cushion
39 (400, 29)
18 (185, 13)
18 (185, 13)
41 (420, 30)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-49
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS

SA0WA-02
R00749
F01924
F07383
SA-50
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT (See page BO-1 19)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
3. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE AND ABS SPEED
SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the flexible hose and ABS
speed sensor wire harness clamp.
Torque:
Flexible hose: 29 N´m (300 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
ABS speed sensor wire harness:
5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM SHOCK
ABSORBER (See page SA-63)
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque:
Reused nut: 196 N´m (2,000 kgf´cm, 145 ft´lbf)
New nut: 255 N´m (2,600 kgf´cm, 188 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, coat the nut's threads with engine oil.
(b) Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.
(c) Remove the cap.
(d) Loosen the nut in the center of the suspension support.
NOTICE:
Do not remove it.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
HINT:
If not disassembling the shock absorber, it is not necessary to
loosen the nut.
(e) Remove the 3 nuts of the suspension support.
Torque: 39 N´m (400 kgf´cm, 29 ft´lbf)
(f) Lower the rear axle carrier and remove the 2 bolts on the
lower side of the shock absorber.
(g) Remove the shock absorber with the coil spring.