REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for AWD): INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020

Last Modified: 08-21-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001QA3M
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: Avalon	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for AWD): INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 - ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the outside of the stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle.

HINT:

The cutout of the rear stabilizer bushing can be positioned either up or down.

*a	Stopper
*b	Cutout

2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

(a) Install the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets to the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

NOTICE:

Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
Be sure to install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets so that each arrow mark faces the upper side of the vehicle.

*a	Arrow Mark
*b	Identification Mark
	Upper Side of the Vehicle

3. INSTALL REAR LOWER STABILIZER BRACKET

(a) Install the 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear stabilizer bushing.

4. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear lower stabilizer brackets to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

78 N·m {795 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

*a	Identification Mark

5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A).

Torque:

95 N·m {969 kgf·cm, 70 ft·lbf}

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
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When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):
69 N*m (704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf)

*a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

(b) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).

Torque:

81 N·m {826 kgf·cm, 60 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut (B) has its own stopper, do not turn the nut (B). Tighten the bolt with the nut (B) secured.
Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.

7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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10. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

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