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Non-Tilt Steering Column: Installation

  1. 2WD: 

    INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT NO. 2 AND COLUMN HOLE COVER 

      CAUTION: Be cover not to damage the hole cover dust seal
    1. Install the column hole cover to the universal joint no.2.
    2. Align the matchmarks on the sliding yoke and main shaft assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Matchmarks
      G02846017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

    4. Install the column hole cover with the 5 bolts

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in..lbf) 

  2. 4WD: 

    INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER NO. 2 

    Install the column hole cover No. 2 to the universal joint No. 2.

  3. 4WD: 

    INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT NO. 2 

    1. Align the matchmarks on the universal joint No. 2 and main shaft assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Matchmarks
      G02846018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts.

      Torque: 26 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connectors.
  5. 4WD: 

    INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER AND COLUMN 

    HOLE COVER NO. 2 SET BOLTS 

    Install the column hole cover with the 2 bolts and 3 column hole cover No. 2 set bolts.

    Torque: 8.0 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in..lbf) 

  6. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE NO. 2 SHAFT 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate No. 2 shaft and control valve shaft.
      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft
      G02846019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the intermediate No. 2 shaft to the universal joint No. 2 and temporarily tighten the bolt A.
    3. Install the bolt B.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

    4. Torque the bolt A.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  7. CONNECT JUNCTION BLOCK NO. 1 

    Connect the junction block No. 1 and install the 2 bolts.

  8. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See  COMPONENTS  ) 
  9. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Tighten the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the airbag connector.
    3. Connect the 3 connectors.
  10. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Install the No. 2 heater to resister duct with the screw.

  11. INSTALL LOWER LH FINISH PANEL 
    1. Install the lower LH finish panel with the 4 bolts and screw.
    2. Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
  12. INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS 

    Install the upper and lower column covers with the 3 screws.

  13. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
    2. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable.
    3. NOTE:

      The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.

      Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Central Spiral Cable
      G02846020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the mark.
  14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
    2. Install the wheel set nut.

      Torque: 50 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the connector.
  15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
    • If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
    • When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.
    1. Connect the airbag connector.
    2. Install the wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screw is caught on the screw case.
      Fig 5: Locating Steering Wheel Screws
      G02846021Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CAUTION: COLUMN SHIFT:
      Take care that the spiral cable does not touch the dynamic damper of the steering wheel.
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws. Torque: 9.0 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in..lbf)
    4. Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
  16. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT