2001 TOYOTA PRIUS suspension

± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
SA±3
1453 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
5. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION FOR LOOSENESS
6. CHECK STEERING LINKAGE FOR LOOSENESS
7. CHECK BALL JOINT FOR LOOSENESS
8. CHECK SHOCK ABSORBER WORKS PROPERLY

Check if oil leaks

Check mounting bushings for wear

Bounce front and rear of the vehicle

F11573
Front:
Rear:SA1CK±11
Z03382
Alignment
TesterGauge
F07339
SA±4
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1454 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECTION
1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
Vehicle height:
Tire sizeFront*1 mm (in.)Rear*2 mm (in.)
175/65R14191 (7.52)239 (9.41)
*1: Front measuring point
Measure the distance from the ground to the head 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 rear
axle beam mounting bolt.
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle
height to the specified value.
If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by
pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. INSTALL CAMBER±CASTER±KINGPIN GAUGE OR
POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TES-
TER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
Camber
Right±left error±0°26' ± 45' (±0.43° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Caster
Right±left error1°02' ± 45' (1.03° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination
Right±left error9°52' ± 45' (9.87° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the spe-
cified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, re-
check the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.
4. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe±in.
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorb-
er.
If reusing the bolts and/or nuts, coat the threads of nuts with en-
gine oil.
(c) Clean the installation surfaces of the shock absorber and
the steering knuckle.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.

F07326


1
2
: Use with adjusting bolt
F12938
Bolt
Adjusting
ValueSet BoltAdjusting Bolt90105±15001 90105±15004 90105±15005 90105±15006
121212121 Dot
2 Dots3 Dots
±1°30' ± ±1°15'
±1°15' ± ±1°00'
±1°00' ± ±45'
±45' ± ±30'
±30' ± ±15'
0' ± 15'
15' ± 30'
30' ± 45'
45' ± 1°00'
1°00' ± 1°15' ±15' ± 0'
1°15' ± 1°30'
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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(e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of
the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber
adjustment is required.
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 153 N´m (1,560 kgf´cm, 113 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
HINT:

Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified val-
ue.

Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' ± 30' (0.1° ± 0.5°).
If the camber is not within the specified value, using the follow-
ing table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will
be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.
NOTICE:
Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer and a new nut.
(i) Do the steps mentioned above again. At step (b), replace
1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt for each time.

SA3213
Front A
DB
C
F11574
F11575
SA0028
Front AB
A B
A: Inside
B: Outside SA±6
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1456 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
5. INSPECT TOE±IN
Toe±in:
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0°06' ± 12' (0.1° ± 0.2°)
C ± D: 1 ± 2 mm (0.04 ± 0.08 in.)
If the toe±in is not within the specified value, adjust it at the rack
ends.
6. ADJUST TOE±IN
(a) Remove the rack boot set clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to
adjust the toe±in.
HINT:
Try to adjust the toe±in to the center of the specified value.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends
are the same.
Rack end length difference: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
(e) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N´m (750 kgf´cm, 55 ft´lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
7. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning angle.
Wheel turning angle:
Inside wheel42°42' ± 2°
(42.70° ± 2°)
Outside wheel: Reference35°54' (35.90°)
If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified
value, check the right and left rack end lengths.

SA1ZR±01
F08617
R14731
Backlash:Deviation:
F12940SST
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA±9
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVI-
ATION
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center
of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(d) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
(e) Install the disc, 2 bolts and brake caliper.
Torque: 107 N´m (1,090 kgf´cm, 79 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the
lock nut.
SST 09930±00010
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 N´m (2,200 kgf´cm, 159 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
(d) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)

F12941
F11576
SST
F11617
F12941
SA±10
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
5. LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK AB-
SORBER
Torque: 153 N´m (1,560 kgf´cm, 113 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Do not remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING
KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 36 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, if the holes for a new cotter pin are not
aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering
knuckle.
SST 09628±62011
7. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 142 N´m (1,450 kgf´cm, 105 ft´lbf)
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts on the lower side of the
shock absorber.
HINT:
At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.
(b) Remove the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor
rotor.

SA07D±07
F11577
SST
F11578
SST
R14739
SST
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628±62011
2. REMOVE AXLE HUB
(a) Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST 09520±00031 (09520±00040, 09521±00010,
09521±00020)
(b) Using SST, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle
hub.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04020, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04011,
09957±04010, 09958±04011),
09950±60010 (09951±00370)
3. REMOVE DUST COVER
Using a torx socket (T30), remove the 3 bolts and dust cover.
4. REMOVE BEARING FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Place the inner race on the outside of the bearing.

F11579
SST
SST
SA±12
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09527±17011, 09950±60010 (09951±00650),
09950±70010 (09951±07150)