2001 TOYOTA AVALON rear suspension member

MA0676B00995
MA01P-02
B08916
B09029
MA-8
- MAINTENANCEBODY
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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

SS0EE-01
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE
SS-5
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Front seat mount bolts3737527
Front suspension member x Body1811,850134
Rear suspension member x Body5152038

SS04X-06
SS-28
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
FRONT AXLE
Hub nut1031,05076
Tie rod end lock nut7475054
Steering knuckle x Shock absorber2112,150156
Steering knuckle x Brake caliper1071,09079
Steering knuckle x Tie rod end4950036
Axle hub x Drive shaft2943,000217
Lower ball joint x Lower suspension arm1271,30094
Lower ball joint x Steering knuckle1231,25090
Steering knuckle x Dust cover8.38574 in.´lbf
ABS speed sensor set bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Drive shaft center bearing lock bolt3233024
FRONT SUSPENSION
Suspension support x Body8082059
Suspension support x Piston rod4950036
Flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber2930022
Lower suspension arm set bolt2062,100152
Stabilizer bar bracket x Suspension member1919514
Stabilizer bar link set nut3940029
REAR AXLE
Hub nut1031,05076
Brake caliper x Rear axle carrier4747534
Axle hub set bolt8082059
Shock absorber x Rear axle carrier New nut
Reused nut (Apply engine oil to the threads.)255
1962,600
2,000188
145
No. 1, No. 2 lower suspension arm x Rear axle carrier1811,850134
Strut rod x Rear axle carrier11 31,15083
ABS speed sensor set bolt8.08271 in.´lbf
REAR SUSPENSION
ABS speed sensor wire harness x Shock absorber5.45548 in.´lbf
Flexible hose x Shock absorber2930022
Rear seat belt set bolt4142030
Rear seatback set bolt1818513
Suspension support x Body3940029
Suspension support x Piston rod4950036
Center exhaust pipe set bolt4344032
Parking brake cable set bolt5.45548 in.´lbf
No. 2 lower suspension arm lock nut5657041
No. 1, No. 2 lower suspension arm x Suspension member1811,850134
Strut rod x Body11 31,15083
Suspension member x Body5152038
Suspension member lower stopper x Body3839028

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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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
COMPONENTS

SA0VG-02
W03216
W03217
Rear
F06465A
A B
B
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT ROD
SA-57
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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.