Suspension - Rear Lower Arm Installation Update
SUSPENSIONSU002-02
Title:
REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT INSTALLATION OF THE NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Models:
'00 - '02 Avalon & '02 Solara
June 14, 2002
Introduction
This bulletin provides a revised repair procedure for the No. 2 lower suspension arm on 2000 - 2002 model year Avalon and 2002 model year Solara vehicles.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2000- 2002 model year Avalon vehicles.
^ 2002 model year Solara vehicles.
Installation Procedure
Install No. 2 Lower Suspension Arm
A. Install the No. 2 lower suspension arm.
NOTE:
^ Orient the No. 2 lower suspension arm so that the turnbuckle is closer to the center of the vehicle, as shown.
^ Ensure the paint mark faces the rear of the vehicle.
B. Install the washers and nuts in the proper location (see illustration above). Torque: 181 N.m (1,850 kgf.cm, 134 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
Torque the nut after stabilizing the suspension by jouncing the vehicle.
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