2003 Toyota Avalon XLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Wheel Alignment: Inspection

NOTE: w/ VSC:
Be sure to perform the steering angle sensor zero point calibration after adjusting the front wheel alignment (See PRE-CHECK ).
  1. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT 

    Vehicle height: 

    Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height
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    MEASURING DISTANCE FROM GROUND TO CENTER OF FRONT SIDE STRUT ROD MOUNTING BOLT

    Front(1) mm (in.) Rear(2) mm (in.)
    213(8.39) 266 (10.47)
    (1) Measure Distance From Ground To Center Of Front Side Lower Suspension Arm Mounting Bolt

    (2) Measure Distance From Ground To Center Of Front Side Strut Rod Mounting Bolt.
    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

    If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

  2. INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE OR W 

    Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

  3. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION 

    Camber, caster and steering axis inclination: 

    Fig 2: Positioning Wheel On Alignment Tester
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    CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION SPECIFICATION

    Camber Right-Left Error -0°37' +/- 45' (-0.62° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
    Caster Right-Left Error 2°10' +/-45' (2.17° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
    Steering Axis Inclination Right-Left Error 13°04' +/-45' (13.07° +/- 0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

    If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

  4. ADJUST CAMBER 
    NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
    1. Remove the front wheel and ABS speed sensor clamp.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
      3. Fig 3: Identifying Nuts On Lower Side Of Shock Absorber
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    3. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
    4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
    5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
    6. Tighten the nuts.

      Torque: 211 N.m (2,150 kgf.cm, 156 ft.lbf) 

    7. Install the ABS speed sensor clamp and front wheel.

      Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

    8. Check the camber.
      Fig 4: Adjusting Camber
      G02818184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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