2001 TOYOTA AVALON Rear brake

AX03M-04
D01018
O/D Direct Clutch (C0)2nd Brake (B2)
Forward Clutch
(C
1) O/D Brake (B0)2nd Coast Brake
(B
1)
Intermediate Shaft1s t & Rev er s e
Brake (B3)
One-W ay Clutch
No.2 (F
2) Planetary Gear Unit
O/D Planetary GearCounter Drive
Gear
Front Planetary Gear Rear Planetary GearOne-W ay Clutch
No.1 (F
1)
Input ShaftDirect Clutch
(C
2)
O/D One-Way Clutch
(F
0)
P
R
N
L2 Shift Lever
Position
DGear Position
Parking
Reverse
Neutral
1st
2nd
3rd
O/D
1st
2nd
*3rd
1st
*2ndC
0C1C2B0F0F1F2B1B3B2
*Down-shift only - no up-shift
: Operating
AX-2
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM
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OPERATION

F00693
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the shift lever
knob button in. (The ignition switch
must be in ON position.)
Shift normally Shift while holding the shift
lever knob button in.
AX0KF-01
AX-32
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX-22).
HINT:
After installation, inspect shift lever operation.

When shifting it to each position, make sure that the shift-
ing lever moves smoothly, can be moderately operated
and the position indicator displays correctly.
Positions which can be operated without pressing
the shift lever knob button
R " N " D, L " 2 " D " N
Positions which can be operated only with pressing
the shift lever knob button
2 " L, N " R " P
Positions which can be operated only with pressing
the shift lever knob button, ignition switch ON and
brake pedal depressed
P " R

When starting the engine, make sure that the vehicle
moves forward when shifting from N to D position, and
moves rearward when shifting to R position.

F00693
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the shift lever
knob button in. (The ignition switch
must be in ON position.)
Shift normally Shift while holding the shift
lever knob button in.
AX0KF-01
AX-32
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page
AX-22).
HINT:
After installation, inspect shift lever operation.

When shifting it to each position, make sure that the shift-
ing lever moves smoothly, can be moderately operated
and the position indicator displays correctly.
Positions which can be operated without pressing
the shift lever knob button
R " N " D, L " 2 " D " N
Positions which can be operated only with pressing
the shift lever knob button
2 " L, N " R " P
Positions which can be operated only with pressing
the shift lever knob button, ignition switch ON and
brake pedal depressed
P " R

When starting the engine, make sure that the vehicle
moves forward when shifting from N to D position, and
moves rearward when shifting to R position.

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E2 *2
E7 *2
C4
C7 ECU
ODO/TRIP
MODE
RESET/AD
SELECT
ON/OFF
Speed control
Unit
Open door indicator
SRS warning
SRS cut off indicator
(Passenger)
Discharge warning
Washer level warning
Low oil pressure warning
Passenger seat belt warning
VSC warning
CRUISE main indicator
ABS warning
VSC cut off warning
TRAC warning
Brake warning
Rear light indicator
Mulfunction indicator
Driver seat belt warning *1: Hi-Grade
*2: Lo-Grade
F4
F2 F7 G14 G4 F9 G7 F5 F3 F10 G10 F6F1 G8 G6 G2
G12 C11
*1
G13G5G3
G11 C18 BE-46
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
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N02346
ON OFF
1 2
Z11183
1
Z15790
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWire Harness Side
123 45
6789101112
BE-60
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
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19. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
OPERATION
(a) Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Check that no continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch OFF (float up).
(d) Use a siphon, etc. to take fluid out of the reservoir tank.
(e) Check that continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch ON (float down).
(f) Pour the fluid back in the reservoir tank.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
20. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE WARNING SWITCH CON-
TINUITY
(a) Check that continuity exists between terminal and switch
body with the switch ON (switch pin released).
(b) Check that no continuity exists between terminal and
switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect
ground point.
21. INSPECT REAR LIGHTS WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the light failure sensor and
ground terminal 4 on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Start the engine, check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb or inspect wire
harness.

D07259DLC3
TOYOTA Hand-held TesterBR155-01
BR-52
- BRAKEABS & VSC ACTUATOR
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ABS & VSC ACTUATOR
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER:
(a) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(c) Select the ACTIVE TEST mode on the TOYOTA hand-
held tester.
Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester operator's
manual for further details.
2. INSPECT ACTUATOR MOTOR OPERATION
(a) With the motor relay ON, check the actuator motor opera-
tion noise.
(b) Turn the motor relay OFF.
(c) Depress the brake pedal and hold it for about 15 seconds.
Check that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
(d) With the motor relay ON, check that the pedal does not
pulsate.
NOTICE:
Do not keep motor relay ON for more than 5 seconds con-
tinuously. When operating it continuously, set the interval
of more than 20 seconds.
(e) Turn the motor relay OFF and release the brake pedal.
3. INSPECT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OPERATION
NOTICE:
Never turn ON the solenoid which is not described below.
(a) With the brake pedal depressed, perform the following
operations.
(b) Turn the SFRH and SFRR solenoid ON simultaneously,
and check that the pedal cannot be depressed.
NOTICE:
Do not keep solenoid ON for more than 10 seconds contin-
uously. When operating it continuously, set the interval of
more than 20 seconds.
(c) Turn the SFRH and SFRR solenoid OFF simultaneously,
and check that the pedal can be depressed.
(d) Turn the motor relay ON, and check that the pedal re-
turns.
NOTICE:
Do not keep motor relay ON for more than 5 seconds con-
tinuously. When operating it continuously, set the interval
of more than 20 seconds.
(e) Turn the motor relay OFF and release the brake pedal.
4. INSPECT OTHER WHEEL OPERATION
As in the same procedure, check the solenoids of other wheels.
HINT:
Left front wheel: SFLH, SFLR
Right rear wheel: SRRH, SRRR
Left rear wheel: SRLH, SRLR
5. CLEAR DTC (See page DI-252)

BR14Z-01
F09707
F09708
F09709
R00699
BR-4
- BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
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BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines
is suspected, bleed the air from the system.
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Check the fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel.
Add fluid, if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir
becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
SST 09023-00100
(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
(c) Block off the outlet plugs with your fingers, and release
the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
3. CONNECT VINYL TUBE TO BRAKE CALIPER BLEED-
ER PLUG
Insert other end of the tube in a half-full container of brake fluid.
NOTICE:
Bleed air of the rear brake first. If front brake is bled first,
rear brake air cannot be bled.
4. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Slowly depress the brake pedal several times.

BR0LG-03
F09730
Guide Plate
Spring
Shoe Strut
Shim

C-washer
Parking Brake
Lever
Pin
Front ShoeAdjuster
Tension SpringShoe Hold-down Spring PinShoe Return SpringAdjuster
Plug
47 (475, 34)
Rear Disc Brake
Assembly
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable part
High temperature grease
Disc
Cap
Rear Shoe
Cap
47 (475, 34)
- BRAKEPARKING BRAKE
BR-43
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PARKING BRAKE
COMPONENTS