2001 TOYOTA AVALON throttle cable

AX0KA-01
A07441
5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
D04381
V-bank Cover
Fastener
D07234
Q09982
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT
AX-35
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE ENGINE HOOD
Torque: 26 N´m (265 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Turn the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise and
loosen it.
(c) Remove the V-bank cover.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
When installing the V-bank cover fastener, remove the fasten-
er once, then position and push in it.
5. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THROTTLE
BODY
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect cruise control actua-
tor with the bracket.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

Q09982
AX03R-05
D07234
Q00270
Q057310.8 - 1.5 mm (0.031-0.059 in.)200 mm
(7.87 in.)
Q00270
AX-12
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETHROTTLE CABLE
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THROTTLE CABLE
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
1. REMOVE BATTERY
2. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and cruise control actuator.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
3. DISCONNECT THROTTLE CABLE FROM ENGINE
Disconnect the cable from the throttle linkage.
4. REMOVE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(See page AX-4)
5. REMOVE VALVE BODY
(See page AX-6)
6. REMOVE THROTTLE CABLE
(a) Remove the bolt and retaining plate.
(b) Pull out the cable from the transaxle case.
7. INSTALL THROTTLE CABLE
If the throttle cable is new, do the following operations (a) - (b).
(a) Bend the cable so there is a radius of about 200 mm (7.87
in.).
(b) Pull the inner cable lightly until slight resistance is felt, and
hold it there.
(c) Stake the stopper, 0.8-1.5 mm (0.031-0.059 in.) from the
end of outer cable.
(d) Install a new O-ring to the throttle calbe.
(e) Make sure to push it in all the way.
(f) Install the retaining plate and bolt.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
8. INSTALL VALVE BODY (See page AX-6)

D07234
Q09982
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETHROTTLE CABLE
AX-13
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9. CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE TO ENGINE
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
10. ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE (See page DI-160)
11. INSTALL PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
(See page AX-4)
12. INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR
(a) Install the cruise control actuator with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.
13. INSTALL BATTERY
14. TEST DRIVE VEHICLE

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Q05643
Q05657
Q05402
Q05657
AX-8
- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEVALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
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(b) Disconnect the throttle cable from the cam and remove
the valve body.
13. REMOVE 2ND BRAKE APPLY GASKET
14. REMOVE SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
(a) Remove the 3 bolts, shift solenoid valve No.1 and No.2
with the retainer.
NOTICE:
When removing solenoid, do not use a screwdriver, etc. to
pry up the solenoid.
(b) Remove the O-rings from the shift solenoid valve No.1
and No.2.
(c) Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve SL.
(d) Remove the 2 O-rings from the shift solenoid valve SL.
(e) Remove the bolt and shift solenoid valve SLN.
15. INSTALL SOLENOID VALVE
(a) Coat 2 new O-rings with ATF and install it to the shift sole-
noid valve SL.
(b) Install the shift solenoid valve SL with the bolt.
Torque: 6.6 N´m (67 kgf´cm, 58 in.´lbf)

F07887
TOYOTA hand-held tester
DLC3
BR3904
0.13 sec. 0.13 sec.
ON
OFF
- DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
DI-163
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3. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS (CHECK MODE)
HINT:
TOYOTA hand- held tester only: Compared to the normal
mode, the check mode has high sensing ability to detect mal-
functions. Furthermore, the same diagnostic items which are
detected in Normal mode can also be detected in Check mode.
(a) Check the DTC.
(1) Check the initial conditions.

Battery positive voltage 11 V or more

Throttle valve fully closed

Transaxle in P position

Air conditioning switched OFF
(2) Turn the ignition switch OFF
(3) Prepare a TOYOTA hand-held tester
(4) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to DLC3 at
the lower of the instrument panel.
(5) Turn the ignition switch ON and switch the TOYOTA
hand-held tester ON.
(6) Switch the TOYOTA hand-held tester from Normal
mode to Check mode (Check that the MIL flashes).
(7) Start the engine (MIL goes out after the engine
starts).
(8) Simulate the conditions of the malfunction de-
scribed by the customer.
NOTICE:
Leave the ignition switch ON until you have checked the
DTCs, etc..
(9) After simulating the malfunction conditions, use the
TOYOTA hand-held tester diagnosis selector to
check the DTCs and freeze frame data, etc.
HINT:
Take care not to turn the ignition switch OFF, as turning it off
switches the diagnosis system from Check mode to Normal
mode, so all DTCs, etc. are erased.
(10) After checking the DTC, inspect the applicable cir-
cuit.

AT4252
0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in.)
Q00199
D02450P N
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DI-167
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(d) Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transaxle.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings,
gasket, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
(e) Inspect and adjust the throttle cable.
(1) Check that the accelerator pedal is fully released.
(2) Check that the inner cable is not slack.
(3) Measure the distance between the outer cable end
and stopper on the cable.
Standard distance: 0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in.)
If the distance is not the standard, adjust the cable by adjusting
nuts.
(f) Inspect and adjust the shift lever position.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other
positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly
and accurately to each position and that the position indi-
cator is aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out
the following adjustment procedures.
(1) Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
(2) Push the control shaft fully downward.
(3) Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N posi-
tion.
(4) Set the shift lever to N position.
(5) While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R
position side, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(6) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle
moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to
D position and reverses when shifting it to the R
position.

DI-170
- DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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7. HYDRAULIC TEST
Measure the line pressure.
NOTICE:

Do the test at normal operation fluid temperature 50 - 80 °C (122 - 176 °F).

The line pressure test should always be carried out in pairs. One technician should observe
the conditions of wheels or wheel stoppers outside the vehicle while the other is doing the test.

Be careful to prevent SST's hose from interfering with the exhaust pipe.
(1) Warm up the ATF.
(2) Remove the test plug on the transaxle case front left side and connect SST (See page AX-33
for the location to connect SST).
SST 09992-00095 (09992-00231, 09992-00271)
(3) Fully apply the parking brake and chock the 4 wheels.
(4) Connect an OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to DLC3.
(5) Start the engine and check idling speed.
(6) Keep your left foot pressing firmly on the brake pedal and shift into D position.
(7) Measure the line pressure when the engine is idling.
(8) Depress the accelerator pedal all the way down. Quickly read the highest line pressure when
engine speed reaches stall speed.
(9) In the same manner, do the test in R position.
Specified line pressure:
ConditionD position kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)R position kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
Idling401 - 461 (4.1 - 4.7, 58 - 66)804 - 882 (8.2 - 9.0, 117 - 128)
Stall1,138 - 1,236 (11.6 - 12.6, 165 - 179)1,716 - 1,854 (17.5 - 18.9, 249 - 269)
If the measured pressure is not up to the specified value, recheck the throttle cable adjustment and retest.
Evaluation:
ProblemPossible cause
If the measured values at all positions are higher

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve defective

Regulator valve defective
If the measured values at all positions are lower

Throttle cable out of adjustment

Throttle valve defective

Regulator valve defective

Oil pump defective

O/D direct clutch defective
If pressure is low in the D position only
D position circuit fluid leakage

Forward clutch defective
If pressure is low in the R position only

R position circuit fluid leakage

Direct clutch defective

1st & reverse brake defective

DI-596
- DIAGNOSTICSCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
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Actuator Control Cable
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Actuator control cable inspection
OK:
(a) Check that the actuator and control cable throttle link are properly installed and that the cable and link
are connected correctly.
(b) Check that the actuator and bell crank operate smoothly.
(c) Check that the cable is not loose or too tight.
OK:
Freeplay: less than 10 mm
HINT:

If the control cable is very loose, the vehicle's loss of speed going uphill will be large.

If the control cable is too tight, the idle RPM will become high.
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