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F02090
Front:
Rear:SA1DP-04
Z03382
Alignment
TesterGauge SA-4
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1338 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
NOTICE:
w/ VSC:
Be sure to perform the steering angle sensor zero point cal-
ibration after adjusting the front wheel alignment (See page
DI-252).
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height:
Front*1 mm (in.)Rear*2 mm (in.)
213 (8.39)266 (10.47)
*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.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specified value.
If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by
pushing down on or lifting the body.
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, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
Camber
Right-left error-0°37' ± 45' (-0.62° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Caster
Right-left error2°10' ± 45' (2.17° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Right-left error13°04' ± 45' (13.07° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spe-
cified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, re-
check the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
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F04031
F04048
1
2
F01195
Bolt
Adjusting
ValueSet Bolt
15'
30'Adjusting Bolt90105-17001 90105-17003 90105-17004 90105-17005
45'
1°00'
1°15'
1°30'121212121 Dot
2 Dots3 Dots
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SA-5
1339 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
4. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
(a) Remove the front wheel and ABS speed sensor clamp.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
(c) Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
(e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of
the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber
adjustment is required.
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the ABS speed sensor clamp and front wheel.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
HINT:
Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified val-
ue.
Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).
If the camber is not within the specified value, using the follow-
ing table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will
be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
(i) Do the steps mentioned above again. Between step (b)
and (c), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt for each time.
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SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F02245
F02246
SA0028
Front AB
A B
A: Inside
B: Outside SA-6
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1340 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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.
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SA0VW-02
W03096
SST
W03097
WasherNut SA-14
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
1348 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST and a hammer handle or an equivalent, remove the
hub bolt.
SST 09628-1001 1
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install a washer and nut to a new hub bolt, as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Using a hammer handle or an equivalent to hold, install
the hub bolt by torquing the nut.
5. INSTALL DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
Install the disc and brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 N´m (1,090 kgf´cm, 79 ft´lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
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SA0ER-03
F08681
Rear Axle CarrierNo.2 Lower
Suspension Arm
Brake Caliper
Rear Axle Hub Hub Bolt
Strut Rod ABS
Speed Sensor No.1 Lower
Suspension Arm
O-Ring
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non-reusable part Disc
Reused Nut : 196 (2,000, 145)
New Nut : 255 (2,600, 188)
80 (820, 59)
181 (1,850, 134)
47 (475, 34)
8.0 (82, 71 in.´lbf)
113 (1,150, 83)
SA-44
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
1378 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REAR AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS
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SA0W7-03
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-47
1381 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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).
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SA0W6-02
R10948
Z00206
W03211
A
A
B
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
SA-45
1379 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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)
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R11165
SA-46
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
1380 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.
If reusing the 2 nuts A, coat the nut's threads with engine
oil.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the strut rod
from the rear axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not turn the nut.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the
shock absorber.
(d) Remove the nut, washer and bolt and disconnect the No.
1 and No. 2 lower suspension arm from the rear axle carri-
er.
(e) Remove the rear axle carrier.