2002 TOYOTA AVENSIS Repair Manual

G23881
G23865
G23874
G23868
G24531
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
27±17
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(c) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear axle carri-
er sub±assy LH rear side from rear suspension arm assy
No.1 LH.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
(d) Remove the bolt and nut, and remove the rear shock ab-
sorber with coil spring.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
(e) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear side rear
suspension arm assy No.1 LH.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
(f) Remove the 3 bolts on the front side and rear suspension
arm assy No.1 LH.
(g) Remove the nut, rear suspension arm bracket assy LH
and rear suspension support stopper.

G23887
SST
SST
27±18
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
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7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH NO.1
(a) Using SST, remove the rear suspension arm bush No.1.
SST 09632±36010, 09950±40011 (09951±04010,
09952±04010, 09953±04030, 09954±04020,
09955±04051, 09957±04010, 09958±04011)

G23887
SST
SST
G23888
Press±in
Direction
G24531
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
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8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH NO.1
(a) Using SST, install a new rear suspension arm bush No.1.
SST 09632±36010, 09950±40011 (09951±04010,
09952±04010, 09953±04030, 09954±04020,
09955±04051, 09957±04010, 09958±04011)
NOTICE:

Install the rear suspension arm bush No.1 in the cor-
rect direction.

Place the rear suspension arm bush No.1 at the posi-
tion in the illustration.
9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
(a) Install the rear suspension support stopper and rear sus-
pension arm bracket assy LH, and temporarily tighten the
nut.

G23874
G23868
G23880
G23881
G23865
27±20
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
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(b) Install the rear side rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH,
and temporarily tighten bolt and nut.
NOTICE:
When installing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
(c) Install the 3 bolts.
Torque: 65 N
m (663 kgf
cm, 48 ft
lbf)
(d) Install the front side rear axle carrier sub±assy LH to the
rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH, and temporarily tight-
en the nut.
(e) Install the axle carrier sub±assy LH to the rear suspension
arm assy No.1 LH, and temporarily tighten the bolt and
nut.
(f) Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear
suspension arm assy No.1 LH, and temporarily tighten
the bolt and nut.

G23871
G23872
G25772
G25771
G23867
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
27±21
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10. INSTALL LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSY LH
(a) Install the lower control arm assy LH, and temporarily
tighten the bolt.
(b) Install the lower control arm assy LH to the rear axle carri-
er LH, and temporarily tighten the nut.
11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assy LH with the nut.
Torque: 44 N
m (449 kgf
cm, 32 ft
lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5
mm) wrench to hold the stud.
12. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
(a) Install the wire bracket and bolt.
Torque: 5.0 N
m (51 kgf
cm, 44 in.
lbf)
(b) Connect the skid control sensor connector.
13. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
(a) Connect the parking brake cable assy No.3 with the 2
bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N
m (51 kgf
cm, 44 in.
lbf)

G23875
G23874
G23865
G23880
27±22
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14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N
m (1,050 kgf
cm, 76 ft
lbf)
15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
16. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY
NO.1 LH
NOTICE:
Be sure to empty the vehicle when fully tightening the bolt
and nut.
(a) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 110 N
m (1,122 kgf
cm, 81 ft
lbf)
(b) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 74 N
m (755 kgf
cm, 55 ft
lbf)
(c) Fully tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque: 160 N
m (1,632 kgf
cm, 118 ft
lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
(d) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 105 N
m (1,071 kgf
cm, 77 ft
lbf)
(e) Install the clip.
NOTICE:

When the holes for the clip are not aligned, adjust
them by tightening the nut. The tightening angle for
the adjustment must be less than 60.

Insert the clip from the front side of a vehicle.

G23881

G25777
G23871
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
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(f) Fully tighten the bolt and nut.
Torque: 74 N
m (755 kgf
cm, 55 ft
lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the bolt, hold the nut not to rotate.
17. FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSY LH
NOTICE:
Be sure to empty the vehicle when fully tightening the bolt
and nut.
(a) Fully tighten the nut. Torque: 60 N
m (612 kgf
cm, 44 ft
lbf)
(b) Install the clip.
NOTICE:

When the holes for the clip are not aligned, adjust
them by tightening the nut. The tightening angle for
the adjustment must be less than 60 .

Insert the clip from the rear side of a vehicle.
(c) Fully tighten the bolt. Torque: 105 N
m (1,071 kgf
cm, 77 ft
lbf)
18.INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27±4)
19. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a)ABD WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page 05±699)
(b)ABD WITH EBD & BA & TRC & VSC SYSTEM ( See page 05±756)

270E7±01
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
27±1
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REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers \
indicate the probability
of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wander/pulls
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering linkage (Loose or worn)
4. Hub bearing (Worn)
5. Suspension parts (Worn)28±1
27±4
±
30±2 ±
Bottoming
1. Vehicle (Overloaded)
2. Spring (Weak)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)±
27±8
27±8
Sways/pitches
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)28±1
27±29 27±8
Rear wheel shimmy
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel (Out of balance)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Hub bearing (Worn)28±1
28±1
27±8
27±4
30±2
Abnormal tire wear
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated)
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Shock absorber (Worn)
4. Suspension parts (Worn)28±1
27±4
27±8
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