2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS suspension

G23877
G23886
Outward Inward
LongerShorterInward Outward
Front
Longer Shorter CAMBER ADJUSTING CAM ASSY
TIE ROD ADJUSTING TUBE
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
27±5
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(d) Loosen the camber adjusting cam assy set nut.
(e) Loosen the tie rod adjusting tube set nut.
(f) Adjust the camber and toe±in by turning the adjusting
cam and adjusting tube.
HINT:
Adjust the camber and toe±in to the center of the specified val-
ues as much as possible.
Toe±in:
(Normal package)
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0'  6' (0.3  0.1)
C ± D: 3.0
1.0 mm (0.12
0.04 in.)
(Rough road package)
Toe±in
(total)A + B: 0'  6' (0.3  0.1)
C ± D: 3.0
1.0 mm (0.12
0.04 in.)
Camber:
(Normal package)
Camber
Right±left error±0'  20' (±0.9  0.3)
30' (0.5) or less
(Rough road package)
Camber
Right±left error±0
'  20' (±0.5  0.3)
30' (0.5) or less
(g) Tighten the camber adjusting cam assy set nut.
Torque: 74 N
m (755 kgf
cm, 55 ft
lbf)
(h) Tighten the tie rod adjusting tube set nut.
Torque: 56 N
m (571 kgf
cm, 41 ft
lbf)

G23890
Example:
Camber
To e
1
00'
(1.0
)
(Scale) 0 2 4 6
27±6
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(i) How to read an adjustment chart (using examples).
(1) Measure the present alignment.
Example:
Camber (RH) : ±1
24' (±1.4
)
Camber (LH) : ±2
24' (±2.4
)
Toe±in (total) : IN 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
(2) Mark the difference between the standard value (A)
and the measured value (B) on the adjustment
chart.
Standard value:
Camber: ±0
54' (±0.9
)
Toe±in (total) : IN 3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
Formula: A ± B = C
Camber: (RH) : ±0
54' ± (±1
24') = 0
30'
Camber: (LH) : ±0
54' ± (±2
24') = 1
30'
Toe±in (total) : IN 3.0 ± IN 7.0 = OUT 4.0
Toe±in (each side) : OUT 2.0
(3) As shown in the example chart, read the distance
from the marked point to the center of the chart, and
adjust the upper and/or lower arm adjusting cams
accordingly.
Amount to turn camber adjusting cam assy (by gradu-
ation) :
Scale (RH) : ± (Inward) 1.5
Scale (LH) : ± (Inward) 5.5
Amount to turn tie rod adjusting tube (by graduation):
Angle (RH) : ± (Shorter) 96

Angle (LH) : ± (Shorter) 108

G23889
Camber
To e
Longer
Tie Rod
Adjusting Tube
Shorter
InwardCamber Adjusting
Cam AssyOutward
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
27±7
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)

270E0±01

G26285
w/ Height Control Sensor:
5.8 (59, 51 in.
lbf)
80 (816, 59)
Rear Suspension Member Sub±assy
Rear Shock Absorber
Cushion Washer No.1
Coil Rear Spring
Rear Coil Spring Insulator Upper LH
Rear Spring Bumper No.1 LH
Rear Suspension Support Assy LH
Rear Spring Front Bracket
Sub±assy LH
Rear Shock
Absorber Cushion No.1
Lower Control Arm Assy RH
Rear Shock Absorber
Assy LH
160 (1,632, 118)
110 (1,122, 81)
65 (663, 48)
Rear Suspension
Support Stopper
Rear Suspension Arm
Bracket Assy LH
Rear Suspension
Arm Bush No.1
Camber Adjust Cam Assy
Rear Suspension Arm Assy No.1 LH
74 (755, 55)
105 (1,071, 77)
44 (449, 32)
74 (755, 55)
74 (755, 55)
Parking Brake Cable Assy No.3
5.0 (51, 44 in.
lbf)Rear Axle Carrier Sub±assy LH
Skid Control Sensor Wire
74 (755, 55)
Upper Control Arm Assy
Camber Adjust Cam No.2
Lower Control Arm Assy LH
105 (1,071, 77)
5.0 (51, 44 in.
lbf)
60 (612, 44)
N
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part

56 (571, 41)

56 (571, 41)
Clip
Clip 27±2
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
REAR SUSPENSION
COMPONENTS

G23885
Rear Stabilizer Link Assy RH
Stabilizer Bush Rear
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Bracket No.3
Rear Stabilizer
Link Assy LH Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket No.3
Stabilizer Bush Rear
Stabilizer Bar Rear
35 (357, 26)
44 (449, 32)
35 (357, 26)
44 (449, 32)
44 (449, 32)
44 (449, 32)
N
m (kgf
cm, ft
lbf) : Specified torque
± REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION
27±3
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)

270E7±01
±
REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
27±1
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
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
±

2600P±03
F44620
G21679
26±26
±
FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR FRONT
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
STABILIZER BAR FRONT
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 26±2
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 2. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link assy LH.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut,use a hexagon wrench
(6 mm) to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side. 4. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back andforth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate
of 3 ± 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.05 ± 1.96 N´m (0.5 ± 20 kgf´cm, 0.4 ± 17 in.´lbf)
5.SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB±ASSY LH (See page 30±6) SST 09628±62011
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB±ASSY RH
SST 09628±62011
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
7.SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH (See page 30±6)
8. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB±ASSY LOWER NO.1 RH
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
9. SEPARATE RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSY
(a)Electric power steering model: See page 51±28
(b)Oil pressure power steering model: See page 51±36

F45155

F40197
Inner SideRear
Side
±
FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER BAR FRONT
26±27
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
10. SUSPEND ENGINE ASSY
(a)1ZZ, 3ZZ Engine: See page 41±15
(b)1AZ Engine: See page 41±24
(c)1CD Engine: See page 41±33
11.REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LH (See page 26±16)
12. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.
13.SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB±ASSY (See page 26±16)
14. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the front stabilizer bracket No.1 LH.
15. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 RH
(a) w/ HID:Remove the 3 bolts, the front stabilizer bracket No.1 RH
and the height control sensor (Front).
(b) w/o HID:
Remove the 2 bolts and the front stabilizer bracket No.1
RH.
16. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO.1
(a) Remove the 2 bushings from the stabilizer bar.
17. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR FRONT
18. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR FRONT 19. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSH NO.1
(a) Install the 2 front stabilizer bar bush No.1 to the stabilizerbar front as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Install the bushing to the outer side of the bushing stopper on
the stabilizer bar.
20. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET NO.1 LH
(a) Install the front stabilizer bracket No.1 LH with the 2 bolts. Torque: 19 N
m (194 kgf
cm, 14 ft
lbf)