2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS SHOCK

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)

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.

F44962
+
±
F13685
1
2
F12938
Bolt
Adjusting
ValueSet BoltAdjusting Bolt90105±17008 90105±17009
90105±17010 90105±17011
121212121 Dot
2 Dots3 Dots
±130' ± ±115'
±115' ± ±100'
±100' ± ±45'
±45' ± ±30'
±30' ± ±15'
0' ± 15'
15' ± 30'
30' ± 45'
45' ± 1

100' ± 115' ±15' ± 0'
115' ± 130'
± FRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
26±9
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(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: 220 N
m (2,240 kgf
cm, 162 ft
lbf)
(g) Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
HINT:

Adjust the camber to the center of the specified value as
much as possible.

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) Perform the procedure mentioned above again. At step
(b), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
When replacing the 2 bolts, replace 1 bolt for each time.

300JY±01

F45751
SST
C80291
F44775
C67088
30±22
±
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT FRONT AXLE HUB SUB±ASSY LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replace the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2.SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See page 30±6) 3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of theaxle hub LH nut.
SST 09930±00010
(b) While applying the brakes, remove the axle hub LH nut.
4. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Remove the bolt, and disconnect the speed sensor wire and flexible hose from the shock absorber.
(b) Remove the bolt, separate the speed sensor front LH from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the speed
sensor.
5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Removing the 2 bolts, separate the disc brake caliper assy LH from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from
hanging down.

F40217
SSTTurn
Hold
C80293
D27403
C83023
± DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFTFRONT AXLE HUB SUB±ASSY LH
30±23
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC
7. 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
8. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY
LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the suspension
arm sub±assy lower No.1 LH from the lower ball joint.
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft assy LH
from the axle hub.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor
rotor.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering knuckle with the
shock absorber.

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

C67088
F44775
C80291
±
DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT FRONT AXLE HUB SUB±ASSY LH
30±27
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
25. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the disc brake caliper assy with the 2 bolts to the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 104 N
m (1,040 kgf
cm, 75 ft
lbf)
26. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT
(a) Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub LH nut. Torque: 216 N
m (2,200 kgf
cm, 159 ft
lbf)
27. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Removing the 2 bolts, separate the disc brake caliper assy from the stee\
ring knuckle.
NOTICE:
Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down\
.
28. REMOVE FRONT DISC
29.INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See page 30±2)
30.INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See page 30±2)
31. INSTALL FRONT DISC
32. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
(a) Install the disc brake caliper assy with the 2 bolts to the steering knu\
ckle. Torque: 104 N
m (1,040 kgf
cm, 75 ft
lbf)
33. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH
(a) Install the speed sensor front LH to the steering knuckle with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N
m (82 kgf
cm, 71 in.
lbf)
(b) Connect the speed sensor wire and flexible hose to the shock absorber with the bolt.
Torque: 19 N
m (194 kgf
cm, 14 ft
lbf)
NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

Keep the speed sensor clean.

Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the sen-
sor.

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 N
m (500 kgf
cm, 36 ft
lbf)
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 N
m (400 kgf
cm, 29 ft
lbf)
E354/E357: 49 N
m (500 kgf
cm, 36 ft
lbf)
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.