Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift to Right While Driving

STEERING
ST003-06

Title:
VEHICLE SLIGHT PULL/DRIFT FEELING
IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE

Models:
'05 - '06 Avalon (Touring Edition)

March 30, 2006

Introduction

Some 2005 - 2006 model year Avalon "Touring Edition" customers may complain that the vehicle pulls/drifts slightly to the right while driving. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to correct the condition.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2005 - 2006 model year Avalon "Touring Edition" vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.





Production Change Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





Required SSTs





Repair Procedure Flow Chart

Repair Procedure





1. Remove both front strut assemblies from vehicle following the procedures included in the Technical Information System (TIS), 2005 or 2006 model year Avalon Repair Manual: Front Suspension: Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring.

NOTE:
Do NOT loosen the strut assembly upper lock nut.

2. Once both strut assemblies have been removed from the vehicle, place them on a work surface.





3. Locate the "V" mark on the Front Coil Spring Seat Upper. The "V" mark currently indicates 10 degrees from the strut outboard centerline.

4. Remove the front springs using a coil spring compressor (refer to "Required SSTs" section in this TSB). Compress the coil spring enough so that the coil spring upper seats can be turned.





5. Rotate the Front Coil Spring Seat Upper and coil spring insulator CLOCKWISE until the "V" mark is 0 degrees from the strut centerline.





CAUTION:
Ensure the lower coil spring is aligned with the Front Coil Spring Insulator Lower.

6. Carefully remove the coil spring compressor while ensuring the coil spring is in the proper location.





7. Recheck the position of the "V" mark on the Front Coil Spring Seat Upper in relation to the strut centerline. If the "V" mark is not 0 degrees CLOCKWISE from the centerline of the strut, repeat step 5 and recheck.

CAUTION:
Inspect the coil spring to verify the painted surface of the spring has NOT been damaged. If necessary, use touch-up paint to cover any areas where paint has been removed.

8. Reinstall the both front strut assemblies following the instructions in the Technical Information System (TIS), 2005 or 2006 model year Avalon Repair Manual, Front Suspension: Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring.

9. Check the vehicle alignment and follow the remaining repair procedures per TSB No. ST005-01, "Repair Manual Supplement: Vehicle Pulling to One Side."

10. Perform Zero Point calibration after setting the alignment to specification. Refer to TSB No. BR001-04, "Zero Point Calibration, " for Zero Point reset procedure.

11. Repeat road test and confirm repair.