2001 TOYOTA PRIUS Service Repair Manual

SA1ZU±01
F11598
SST
F11599
F11593
Wood
F11618
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
SA±51
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
Torque: 103 N´m (250 kgf´cm, 18 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT (See page BO±83)
3. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES
(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake lines from the flexible
hose. Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.
SST 09751±36011
(b) Remove the clip.
(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS
Remove the 4 nuts, and disconnect the ABS speed sensor wire
harness from the axle beam.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
5. SUPPORT REAR AXLE BEAM AT RIGHT AND LEFT
SIDES WITH JACKS
6. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 80 N´m (816 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)

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± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(b) Remove the nut, washer and shock absorber.
Torque: 80 N´m (816 kgf´cm, 59 ft´lbf)

SA1ZV±01
F11600
F11601
SST
F11602
SST
F11603
SA±60
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE BEAM
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK
(a) Remove the nut.
(b) Using a brass bar, remove the bolt.
(c) Using a SST, remove the toe control link from axle beam.
SST 09710±40010 (09711±40010, 09712±40010),
09727±30021 (09727±00010, 09727±00031)
NOTICE:

Make sure that the arm inside of SST is contact with
the toe control link at the position shown in the il-
lustration.

Never use SST (09727 ± 00030)
HINT:
The outer race of the toe control link is made of rubber and be-
cause of its elasticity, it is difficult to remove the link from the axle
beam.
So, tap the part indicated by the arrow with a plastic hammer
when removing.
2. INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK
(a) Using a SST, install a new toe control link.
SST 09710±40010 (09711±40010, 09712±40010),
09727±30021 (09727±00010, 09727±00031)
NOTICE:

Make sure that the arm inside of SST is contact with
the frange of the toe control link.

Align the bolt holes of the toe control link and axle
beam in the direction of press±fitting.
When the bolt holes slip off the aligned position,
press±fit a new toe control link again.
HINT:

Until the outer race is fit into the axle beam, adjust the arm
position of SST to set the toe control link upright to the
axle beam.

When the toe control link is fully press±fit into the axle
beam, the bolt holes are not aligned.

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± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE BEAM
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(b) Using a extension bar and press, install a new bolt.
NOTICE:
Press in the bolt until the base of the bolt head is pressed
tightly against the axle beam.
(c) Install the a nut.

BR0PX±07
BR±2
± BRAKETROUBLESHOOTING
1517 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Low pedal or spongy pedal
5. Fluid leaks for brake system
6. Air in brake system
7. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
8. Master cylinder (Faulty)
9. Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty)DI±451
BR±4
BR±26
BR±32
BR±16
BR±42
Brake drag
1. Brake pedal freeplay (Minimum)
2. Parking brake pedal travel (Out of adjustment)
3. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
5. Piston (Stuck)
6. Piston (Frozen)
7. Tension or return spring (Faulty)
8. Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty)BR±7
BR±9
±
BR±23
BR±32
BR±26
BR±32
BR±26
BR±32
BR±32
BR±42
Brake pull
1. Piston (Stuck)
2. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
3. Piston (Frozen)
4. Disc or drum (Scored)
5. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
6. Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty)BR±26
BR±32
BR±23
BR±32
BR±26
BR±32
BR±26
BR±32
BR±23
BR±32
BR±42
Hard pedal but brake inefficient
1. Fluid leaks for brake system
2. Air in brake system
3. Pad or lining (Worn)
4. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
5. Pad or lining (Oily)
6. Pad or lining (Glazed)
7. Disc or drum (Scored)
8. Hydraulic brake booster (Faulty)DI±451
BR±4
BR±23
BR±32
BR±23
BR±32
BR±23
BR±32
BR±23
BR±32
BR±26
BR±32
BR±42