Page 462 of 1897

BO2QJ-01
BO0632
BO0633
15°
45° BO-126
- BODYSEAT BELT
1911 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts,
nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not
obvious.
1. RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
(a) Fasten the front seat belts.
(b) Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and slam on the brakes.
Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this
time.
HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2. Driver 's seat belt (ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(d) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3. Except driver's seat belt (ALR/ELR):
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
whole belt.
Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again
(d) Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
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MA0676B00995
MA01P-02
B08916
B09029
MA-8
- MAINTENANCEBODY
50 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
BODY
INSPECTION
1. TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS ON CHASSIS AND BODY
Tighten the following parts:
Front seat mount bolts
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
Front suspension member-to-body mounting bolts
Torque: 181 N´m (1,850 kgf´cm, 134 ft´lbf)
Rear suspension member-to-body mounting nuts
Torque: 51 N´m (520 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
2. FINAL INSPECTION
(a) Check the operation of the body parts:
Hood:
Auxiliary catch operates properly
Hood locks securely when closed
Front and rear doors:
Door lock operates properly
Doors close properly
Luggage compartment door:
Door lock operates properly
Seats:
Seat adjusts easily and locks securely in any posi-
tion
Front seat back locks securely in any position
Folding-down rear seat backs lock securely
(b) Road test:
Check the engine and chassis for abnormal noises.
Check that the vehicle dose not wander or pull to
one side.
Check that the brakes work properly and do not
drag.
Do setting of the parking brake shoes and drum.
(c) Be sure to deliver a clean car and especially check:
Steering wheel
Shift lever knob
All switch knobs
Door handles
Seats
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SA0VS-02
W03084
W03093
W03139
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-9
1343 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) 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 bearing.
(d) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
(e) Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 N´m (1,090 kgf´cm, 79 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 294 N´m (3,000 kgf´cm, 217 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(d) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HAR-
NESS CLAMP
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor and
wire harness clamp.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
5. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB-
SORBER
HINT:
Do not remove the bolts.
Torque: 211 N´m (2,150 kgf´cm, 156 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the this time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine
oil.
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SA0VY-02
FA1535
SST
W03093
W03142
F07389
SA-16
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
1350 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected
to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the ve-
hicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the ve-
hicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with
SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub,
work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed
sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL
3. DRAIN ATF
4. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While applying brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 294 N´m (3,000 kgf´cm, 217 ft´lbf)
5. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE (See page SA-9)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT (See page SA-9)
7. DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT FROM AXLE HUB
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle
hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor
rotor.
8. LH drive shaft:
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Using a hub nut wrench and hammer handle or an equiva-
lent, remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust cover and oil seal.