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F08624
SST
SST
F40273
MP Grease No. 2
F44622
F13683
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
26±13
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
20. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH DUST SEAL
(a) Install a new dust seal.
21. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB±ASSY LH
22. I N S TA L L F R O N T S U P P O R T TO F R O N T S H O C K
ABSORBER LH NUT
(a) Using SST to hold the suspension support, install a new
nut.
SST 09729±22031
Torque: 47 Nm (479 kgfcm, 35 ftlbf)
(b) Remove the SST.
SST 09727±30021,09729±22031
23. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST
COVER LH
(a) Apply MP grease No. 2 into the suspension support.
CAUTION:
Do not touch grease on rubber surface of the suspension
support.
(b) Install the dust cover.
24. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL
SPRING
(a) Install the shock absorber with the 2 bolts.
(b) Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of shock absorber.
Torque: 39 Nm (398 kgfcm, 29 ftlbf)
(c) Install the 2 nuts to the lower side of shock absorber.
Torque: 220 Nm (2,240 kgfcm, 162 ftlbf)
HINT:
Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
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C80880
F13686
26±14
±
FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(d) Install the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire har- ness bracket with the bolt.
Torque: 19 N m (192 kgf cm, 14 ft lbf)
25. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Install the stabilizer bar link with the nut. Torque: 74 N m (755 kgf cm, 55 ft lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
26. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N m (1,050 kgf cm, 76 ft lbf)
27.INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 26±6)
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SA0028
AB
FrontA B
A: Inside
B: Outside
Z03382
Alignment
TesterGauge
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
26±7
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
5. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
(a) Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the turning
angle.
Wheel turning angle:
(Normal package)
Inside wheel
17' 2
47' 2
Outside wheel: Reference3252'
315'
(Rough road package)
Inside wheel
42' 2
09' 2
Outside wheel: Reference3316'
3138'
*1: Electric motor power steering models
*2: Oil pressure power steering models
If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified
value, check the right and left rack end lengths.
6. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
(a) Install the camber±caster±kingpin gauge or position the
vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
(Normal package)
Camber
Right±left error±034' 45' (±0.57 0.75)
45' (0.75) or less
Caster
Right±left error54' 45' (2.90 0.75)
45' (0.75) or less
Steering axis inclination
Right±left error27' 45' (12.45 0.75)
45' (0.75) or less
(Rough road package)
Camber
Right±left error±019' 45' (±0.32 0.75)
45' (0.75) or less
Caster
Right±left error40' 45' (2.67 0.75)
45' (0.75) or less
Steering axis inclination
Right±left error56' 45' (11.93 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.
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F13683
26±8
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
7. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe±in.
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nuts on the lower side of the
shock absorber.
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 bolts and nuts.
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C83023
C80293
30±26
±
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT FRONT AXLE HUB SUB±ASSY LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
19.INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH
(a)Install the lower ball joint and torque the nut. Torque: 103 N m (1,050 kgf cm, 76 ft lbf)
(b)Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 6\
0 further.
20.INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a)Install the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber.
Torque: 220 N m (2,243 kgf cm, 162 ft lbf)
NOTICE:
Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply engine oil to
the screw part of the nuts.
(b)Push the front axle assy toward the outside of the vehicle, fit the splined part of the drive shaft assy to that of the front
axle assy and insert the drive shaft assy into the front axle
assy.
NOTICE:
Do not push out the front axle assy excessively.
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard
joint boot.
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
21.INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
(a)Install the front suspension arm sub±assy lower No.1 LH and lower ball joint with the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 89 N m (908 kgf cm, 66 ft lbf)
22.INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB±ASSY LH
(a)Install the tie rod end sub±assy LH to the steering knuckle.
(b)Install the nut and a new cotter pin. Torque: 49 N m (500 kgf cm, 36 ft lbf)
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 6\
0 further.
23.INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See page 30±6)
24. INSTALL FRONT DISC
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300JX±01
F45751
SST
F13686
Hold
Turn
C80291
30±6
± DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
OVERHAUL
HINT:
Overhaul the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
1. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (A/T TRANSAXLE)
(a) Remove the drain plug and gasket, and then drain the ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgfcm, 36 ftlbf)
2. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (M/T TRANSAXLE)
(a) Remove the filler plug and gasket.
(b) Remove the drain plug and gasket.
(c) Install 2 new gaskets, drain plug and filler plug.
Torque:
C50/C250: 39 Nm (400 kgfcm, 29 ftlbf)
E354/E357: 49 Nm (500 kgfcm, 36 ftlbf)
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH
5. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the
nut.
SST 09930±00010
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the axle hub LH nut.
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the lock nut completely, other-
wise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
6. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link assy
LH from the shock absorber assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud.
7. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt, disconnect the speed sensor wire and
flexible hose from the shock absorber.
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F44775
F40217
SSTTurn
Hold
C80293
D27403
F40148SST
± DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
30±7
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(b) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the speed sensor from
the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the speed
sensor.
8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB±ASSY LH
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub±assy LH from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09628±62011
9. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY
LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front sus-
pension arm sub±assy lower No.1 LH from the lower ball
joint.
10. SEPARATE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft
assy LH from the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor.
11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assy LH.
SST 09520±01010, 09520±24010 (09520±32040)
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust
cover.
Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assy.
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C83155
1AZ±FSE/
1AZ±FE:
F44774
1CD±FTV:
F40218
SST
C91598
C86265
30±8
± DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY RH
HINT:
1AZ±FSE, 1AZ±FE, 1CD±FTV only
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the drive shaft together
with the center bearing bracket.
(b) Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot and dust
cover.
Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assy.
13. FIX FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
NOTICE:
The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the
vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the
drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle
weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608±16042 (09608±02021, 09608±02041)
14. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
(a) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial direc-
tion of the outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust
direction.
(c) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial direc-
tion of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.
NOTICE:
Keep the drive shaft assy level during inspection.
15. REMOVE FRONT AXLE INBOARD JOINT BOOT
CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the inboard joint boot LH No.2
clamp, as shown in the illustration.
(b) Remove the inboard joint boot LH clamp by the same pro-
cedures as the inboard joint boot LH No.2 clamp.