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General Information

  1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
    1. This information is written in accordance with SAE J2008.
    2. Repair operations can be separated mainly in the following 3 processes:
      1. Diagnosis
      2. Removing/Installing, Replacing, Disassembling/ Reassembling, Checking and Adjusting
      3. Final Inspection
    3. The following procedures are omitted from this article. However, these procedures are essential and must be performed when applicable.
      1. Use a jack or lift to perform operations
      2. Cleaning removed parts
      3. Performing a visual check
  2. PREPARATION 
    1. Use of Special Service Tools (SST) and Special Service Materials (SSM) may be required, depending on the repair procedure. Be sure to use SST and SSM when they are required and follow the working procedure properly. A list of SST and SSM is in the PREPARATION -- AVALON .
  3. REPAIR PROCEDURES 
    1. A component illustration is placed under the title where necessary.
    2. Non-reusable parts, grease application areas, precoated parts and torque specifications are noted in the component illustrations.
      Fig 1: Non Reusable Parts, Grease Application, Precoated Parts With Torque Specifications
      G04995730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Torque specifications, grease application areas and non-reusable parts are emphasized in the procedures.

      HINT:

      There are cases where such information can only be explained by using an illustration. In these cases, all the information such as torque, oil, etc. are described in the illustration.

    4. Only items with key points are described in the text. What to do and other details are placed in illustrations next to the text. Both the text and illustrations are accompanied by standard values and notices.
      STANDARD VALUES REFERENCE CHART

      Illustration What to do and where to do it
      Task heading What work will be performed
      Explanation test How to perform the task
      Also has information such as specifications and warnings, which are written in boldface text
    5. Illustrations of similar vehicle models are sometimes used. In those cases, miner details may be different from the actual vehicle.
    6. Procedures are presented in a step-by-step format:
      1. The illustration shows what to do and where to do it.
      2. The task heading tells what to do.
      3. The explanation text tells how to perform the task. It also has information such as specifications and warning.
        Fig 2: Identifying Illustration of Procedures
        G04995731Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        This format provides an experienced technician with a FAST TRACK to the necessary information. The task headings are easy to read and the text below the task heading provides detailed information. Important specifications and warnings are always written in bold type.

  4. SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 
    1. SPECIFICATIONS are presented in bold-faced text throughout the article.
  5. TERMS DEFINITION 
    SPECIFICATION

    CAUTION Possibility of injury to you or other people.
    NOTICE Possibility of damage to components being repaired.
    HINT Provides additional information to help you perform repairs.
  6. INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS 
    1. The units used in this article comply with the SI UNIT (International System of Units) standard. Units from the metric system and the English systems are also provided.

      Example:

      Torque: 30 N*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

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