Steering Column Assembly: Installation

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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 21.0 N*m (210 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
2. Connect the connectors.
3. Install the wire harness clamps to the steering column tube.
INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering gear assembly.
2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35.0 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
3. Tighten bolt B on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
  Torque: 35.0 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
4. Install the steering column hole cover No.2 to the steering column hole shield.
5. Connect the clamp to the steering column hole shield and tighten bolt A.
  
  Fig 3: Connect Clamp To Steering Column Hole Shield And Tighten Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Connect the 4 connectors and install the wire harness clamp to the instrument panel junction block assembly.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
HINT:

If there is abnormality, replace the key interlock solenoid.
CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
HINT:

See SPIRAL CABLE
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft assembly.
2. Install the steering wheel assembly with the set nut.
  Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)
3. Connect the connector.
INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
HINT:

See INSPECTION
INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
HINT:

When the steering wheel is not properly centered, remove and refit to center.
CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
HINT:

See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
HINT:
- See INITIALIZATION
- When disconnecting the negative battery terminal, it is necessary to initialize other systems.