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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
1390 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
COMPONENTS
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SA1F8-02
F06459
F06461
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-59
1393 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Loosen the 2 lock nuts.
(b) Turn the adjusting tube and disassemble the No. 2 lower
suspension arm.
(c) Remove the 2 lock nuts.
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SA0VJ-02
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-61
1395 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-57).
HINT:
After installation, check the rear wheel alignment (See page SA-7).
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SA1F9-02
F06460
W03223
AB
F06462
SA-60
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
1394 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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)
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SA0VG-02
W03216
W03217
Rear
F06465A
A B
B
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-57
1391 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE
3. REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 113 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not turn the nut.
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.
(c) Remove the strut rod.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the 3 nuts, suspension arm washer and washer.
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
(b) Remove the No. 2 lower suspension arm.
HINT:
At the time of installation, face the paint mark to the rearward.
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR BRACKETS
(See page SA-63)
6. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Support the suspension member with a jack.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 8 suspension member
stoppers.
Torque:
A: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
B: 38 N´m (390 kgf´cm, 28 ft´lbf)
(c) Lower the suspension member.
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W03220
Rear SA-58
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(d) Remove the 2 bolts, washers and No. 1 lower suspension
arm.
HINT:
At the time of installation, face the paint mark to the rearward.
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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
1383 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA0WB-02
W03214
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-51
1385 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DISASSEMBLY
REMOVE COIL SPRING
(a) Install 2 nuts and a bolt to the bracket at the lower side of
the shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
(c) Remove the nut.
(d) Remove the collar, suspension support, coil spring, lower
insulator and spring bumper.
