OEM 2007 Toyota Avalon Sway Bar Kit

2007 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the rear Sway Bar Kit on 2007 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The repair process of rear sway bar kit requires starting with center exhaust pipe assembly as well as rear wheel removal. When separating the rear sway bar link assembly LH start by taking off the nut and unconnecting it from the rear sway bar kit. A hexagon wrench (5 mm) should be used to retain the stud when the ball joint rotates with the nut. Perform a duplicate procedure for the rear sway bar link assembly on the right side (RH). The first step in rear sway bar kit servicing requires removal of the two bolts from No. 2 bracket before tackling No. 1 bracket with the same steps. After removing the rear sway bar kit and sway bar bushing the technician should detach the two rear sway bar bushings from the bar. To inspect the rear sway bar link assembly you should place it in a vise with aluminum plates then apply the stud nut before measuring torque using a torque wrench according to specifications between 0.05 to 0.98 N m (0.5 to 10 kgf cm, 0.4 to 8.7 in. lbf); if outside this range replace the assembly. The dust cover inspection should be conducted for signs of cracks and greasiness. The assembly needs replacement when such abnormalities appear. Place two rear sway bar bushings onto the stopper ring of the sway bar kit before installing both No. 2 and No. 1 rear sway bar brackets. Screw the rear sway bar kit to both sides with each side having 2 bolts that must be tightened to 31 N m (316 kgf cm, 23 ft. lbf). Install the nut to the rear sway bar link assembly LH and tighten it to 39 N m (400 kgf cm, 29 ft. lbf) torque then confirm the same process for the RH side. After reinstallation of the center exhaust pipe assembly users must torque the rear wheels to 103 N m (1,050 kgf cm, 76 ft. lbf) limits while performing a leak check of exhaust gases.