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1997 Toyota Avalon CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Toyota -> Arming
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Ensure ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Reconnect battery ground cable.
- Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the ignition switch from the Lock position.
- Place ignitio...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica & Supra -> Land Cruiser & Sequoia -> Shoes, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica & Supra
Shoes, Replace
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear caliper.
- Remove rotor disc.
- Remove shoe return springs, Figs. and .
- Using strut remover 09717-20010, or equivalent, remove shoe strut and spring.
- Slide front shoe from under shoe hold-down spring, then remove shoe adjusting screw, tension spring and remove shoe.
- Slide rear from shoe hold-down spring, then disconnect parking brake cable from shoe lever.
- Apply non-melting grease on brake backing plate shoe flats, then on shoe sliding surface.
- ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Component Locations -> 1995-04 Avalon, 1999-01 Solara & 1992-01 Camry 3.0L Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
- Remove brake caliper and support with wire, then the rotor, Fig. .
- Place a dial indicator near center of axle hub and check backlash in bearing shaft direction, Fig. . If backlash is greater than .002 inch, replace bearing.
- Place a dial indicator at surface of axle hub outside hub bolt and check hub runout, Fig. . If runout is greater than .002 inch, replace axle hub.
- Install rotor and brake caliper, then remove driveshaft locknut while applying brakes.
- Remove brake caliper and support with wire. Remove rotor.
- Remove AB...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove battery and tray.
- On models equipped with cruise control, remove cruise control actuator as follows:
- Remove bolt, clip and actuator cover.
- Disconnect actuator connector and clamp.
- Remove three bolts, and disconn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Automatic Transmission Overdrive Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
The "OD Off" lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the Overdrive (OD) switch is in the Off position. When the OD switch is placed in the On position, the "OD Off" lamp should go out. If the lamp flashes when the switch is placed in the On position, a fault has been detected by the electronic control system. After diagnosis and repair are c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
I/P Grounds & Harness To Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATION LABELS - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Toyota Avalon XL 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Toyota Avalon AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Toyota Avalon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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