Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QA46
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: INSTALLATION; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2020 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET

(a) Temporarily install the rear suspension arm bracket to the rear trailing arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

NOTICE:

Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle.

(b) Position the rear trailing arm assembly as shown in the illustration.

Reference Length (A):

for 2WD

120 mm (4.72 in.)

for AWD

128 mm (5.04 in.)

*a

Upper Surface of Rear Suspension Arm Bracket

(c) Fully tighten the nut.

Torque:

120 N·m {1224 kgf·cm, 89 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

(a) Engage the 4 claws and install the rear suspension arm cover.

3. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
  • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

(b) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the vehicle with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

90 N·m {918 kgf·cm, 66 ft·lbf}

(c) for 2WD:

(1) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf}

(d) for AWD:

(1) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 3 bolts and nut.

Torque:

Bolt (A) :

135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf}

Bolt (B) :

75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf}

4. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS)

(a) Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the nut.

Torque:

15.5 N·m {158 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}

(b) Engage the 2 clamps.

5. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS)

(a) Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the nut.

Torque:

15.5 N·m {158 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}

(b) Engage the clamp.

(c) Engage the guide and install the wire harness bracket.

*a

Guide

*b

Clamp

(d) Install the nut.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

(e) Engage the clamp and install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the wire harness bracket.

(f) Connect the connector.

6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

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7. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

(1) Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and clip (C).

(2) Install the bolt and 2 clips (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

8. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

(1) Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C).

(2) Install the bolts and 2 clips (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

9. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for HV Model)

(a) for RH Side:

(1) Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B).

(2) Install the bolt and clip (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

10. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for HV Model)

(a) for LH Side:

(1) Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and clip (C).

(2) Install the bolt and clip (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

11. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model 2WD)

(a) for RH Side:

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12. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model 2WD)

(a) for LH Side:

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13. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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14. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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15. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

for Gasoline Model:

  • Intelligent Clearance Sonar System
  • Intuitive Parking Assist System

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Parking Assist Monitor System

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Panoramic View Monitor System

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2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION for Calibration

for HV Model:

  • Intelligent Clearance Sonar System
  • Intuitive Parking Assist System

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Panoramic View Monitor System

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