Canada - Suspension - Front Lower Control Bolt Torque

Bulletin
1308

Issue Date
2004-02-11

Reference
FS-03-003

Model
Avalon, Camry

Year Range
2003

Market
Canada

Component
FS

Subject:
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM INSTALLATION TORQUE

The bolt, nut, and torque specification for the Front Suspension Arm, Sub-Assembly Lower No. 1 (LH and RH) have been changed. When servicing this area, identify the bolt/nut in use and torque to the appropriate value listed.

Refer to the figure 1 for shape and colour information of the previous bolt and the new bolt. Carefully note that the previous bolt is green and the new bolt is red.







The shape of the previous nut and new nut are the same; however, there is a difference in colour. Carefully note that the previous nut is green and the new nut is red.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2003 model year Avalon and Camry vehicles produced BEFORE the following VINs were built with the previous bolt/nut; vehicles AFTER the following VINs were built with the new bolt/nut.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







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PARTS INFORMATION:







INSTALLATION:
Install Front Suspension Arm Sub-Assembly Lower No. 1 LH

Install the front LH lower ball joint assembly to the front suspension arm sub--assembly No. 1 LH with the bolt and nuts.

Torque:
Previous Bolt and Nut (Green): 94 ft-lbf (127 N-m, 1,295 kgf-cm)

HINT:
The thread part of the bolt is green, and no strength mark is on the head.

New Bolt and Nut (Red): 55 ft-lbf (75 N-m, 765 N-m kgf-cm)

HINT:
The thread part of the bolt is red, and strength mark (11T) is on the head.

NOTE:
Front Suspension Arm Sub-- Assembly Lower No. 1 LH and bolt torque specification are shown in Figure 2 for reference. Information applies to both LH and RH parts.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.