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I18944
0.4 °
3 m (9.84 ft) H 20.9 mm
(0.823 in.)
7
V RH Line
90 °
V LH Line4V LH LineV Line V RH Line 65
6
V LH LineV Line
V RH Line 6
5
6
H4
O: step No.
7
H4
20.9 mm
(0.823 in.)
20.9 mm
(0.823 in.) 1,342mm (52.8 in.) Low Beam:
High Beam:20.9 mm
(0.823 in.)
20.9 mm
(0.823 in.)
1,342mm (52.8 in.)
1,342mm
(52.8 in.) Hight Bearm
Low Bearm BE-24
- BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
1628 Author: Date:
2. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
(a) Place the vehicle in the following conditions.
The area around the headlight is not deformed.
The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Tire inflation pressure is the specified value.
A driver is in the driver's seat and the vehicle is in a state ready for driving (with a tank full).
The vehicle has been bounced several times.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.
(1) Prepare a thick white paper.
(2) Stand the paper perpendicular to the ground at the position 9.84 ft away from the headlights.
(3) Ensure that the center line of the vehicle and the paper face forms a 90-degree angle as shown
in the illustration.
(4) Draw a horizontal line (H line) on the paper, showing where the headlights should strike.
(5) Draw a vertical line (V line) to where the center line of the vehicle is to be.
(6) Draw 2 vertical lines (by connecting the low and high beam center marks) to where the both head-
lights should strike (V RH and V LH lines).
(7) Draw a horizontal line (by connecting the both low beam center marks) to where the headlights
should strike (H RH and H LH lines).
HINT:
The H RH and H LH line is 0.4° below the horizontal line (H line) of the light axis.
(8) Start the engine.
(9) Turn the headlights ON.
(10) Check that the headlights properly strike the position shown in the illustration.
(11) If not, adjust the lights in the vertical direction.
HINT:
As shown in the illustration, adjust each aim of the RH and LH lights.
(c) When adjusting it in the vertical direction:
Using adjusting bolt, adjust the headlight aim to within the specified range.
Page 1474 of 1897

MA001-12
- MAINTENANCEOUTSIDE VEHICLE
MA-1
43 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.
Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.
Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. TIRES
(a) Check the pressure with a gauge. If necessary, adjust.
(b) Check for cuts, damage or excessive wear.
3. WHEEL NUTS
When checking the tires, check the nuts for looseness or for missing nuts. If necessary, tighten them.
4. TIRE ROTATION
Check the owner's manual supplement in which the maintenance schedule is shown.
5. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check for wear or cracks whenever they do not wipe clean. If necessary, replace.
6. FLUID LEAKS
(a) Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid.
(b) If you smell gasoline fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected.
7. DOORS AND ENGINE HOOD
(a) Check that all doors including the trunk lid operate smoothly, and that all latches lock securely.
(b) Check that the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch
is released.
Page 1576 of 1897

SS04W-07
- SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS-27
143 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
Cold tire inflation
pressureP205/65R15 92H Front, rear
P205/60R16 91H Front, rear210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 31 psi)
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)
Vehicle heightFront*1
Rear*2213 mm (8.39 in.)
266 mm (10.47 in.)
Camber
Right-left error-0°37' ± 45' (-0.62° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Front Wheel
Caster
Right-left error2°10' ± 45' (2.17° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Front Wheel
alignmentSteering axis inclination
Right-left error13°04' ± 45' (13.07° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Toe-in (total)
Rack end length difference0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°, 0 ± 2 mm, 0 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wheel angle Inside wheel
Outside wheel: Reference35°45' ± 1° (35.75° ± 1°)
31°23' (31.38°)
Rear wheel
Camber
Right-left error-0°43' ± 45' (-0.72° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Rear wheel
alignmentToe-in (total)
No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference0°24' ± 12' (0.4° ± 0.2°, 4 ± 2 mm, 0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
FtlAxle bearing backlash Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Front axleAxle hub deviationMaximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Front drive shaftDrive shaft standard length LH
RH586.0 ± 2.0 mm (23.071 ± 0.079 in.)
881.6 ± 2.0 mm (34.709 ± 0.079 in.)
Ft iLower ball joint turning torque1.0 - 3.4 N´m (10 - 35 kgf´cm, 8.7 - 30 in.´lbf)Front suspensionStabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
RlAxle bearing backlash Maximum0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)Rear axleAxle hub deviationMaximum0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
RiNo. 2 lower suspension arm length512.3 mm (20.169 in.)Rear suspensionStabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*2: Rear measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the front side strut rod mounting bolt.
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F08857
SR0EG-05
F08858
SR-8
- STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
1471 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger
lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR-12).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference)
5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consider-
ation before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR-22).
Page 1895 of 1897
SA1DO-03
R03031
W02620
Front
R07928
SA-2
- SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
1336 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:
Tire sizeFront, rear
kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)
P205/65R15 92H210 (2.1, 31)
P205/60R16 91H220 (2.2, 32)
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you in-
clude the spare tire in the rotation and when you do not.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off-the-car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less