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Steering Columns - Standard: Removal & Installation Toyota 4Runner III

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WARNINGFailure to follow air bag service precautions may result in air bag deployment and personal injury. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . After component replacement, perform a system operational check to ensure proper system operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing steering wheel, ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-4649-S42785721332000071200000) . Tighten steering wheel nut and Torx screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) .
  2. After steering wheel and steering wheel pad are installed, ensure proper operation of air bag system by turning ignition switch to ACC or ON position. AIR BAG warning light should illuminate, then turn off in about 6 seconds.
  3. If AIR BAG warning light remains illuminated for more than 6 seconds, air bag system is malfunctioning and needs repair. If AIR BAG warning light illuminates with ignition on, a short circuit is likely in AIR BAG warning light circuit.
  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000) . Remove instrument cluster lower trim panel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers.
  2. Disconnect combination switch electrical connector. Remove screws securing combination switch to steering column and remove combination switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) .

Removal

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000) . Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove combination switch (if necessary).
  2. Disconnect ignition switch harness connectors. If shear bolt studs are accessible, use a hacksaw to cut slots into exposed studs. Using a screwdriver, remove studs.
  3. If shear bolt studs are recessed or hard to reach with a hacksaw, center punch studs. Using a drill bit and screw extractor, remove studs. Remove ignition switch, column upper bracket and lock cylinder.
  4. To remove lock cylinder from column upper bracket, place ignition key to ACC position. Using a screwdriver, push down on stop pin located on side of column upper bracket. Pull out lock cylinder.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW shear bolts. Tighten shear bolts finger tight. Ensure proper operation of ignition switch and lock cylinder.
  2. Tighten shear bolts until heads break off. Install combination switch, upper and lower steering column covers and steering wheel. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal & Installation (Celica)
Scheme 1: Removal & Installation (Celica)
  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel pad. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000).
  2. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect connectors. Remove 4 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch.
  3. Remove instrument cluster lower finish panel. Remove fuse box opening cover. Remove 2 screws, and disconnect hood release handle. Remove 5 retaining screws and instrument panel lower finish panel.
  4. Remove remaining instrument cluster panel (4 bolts). Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
  5. Loosen lower clamp bolt "A" from intermediate-to-steering gear "U" joint. Remove upper intermediate shaft clamp bolt "B". (Scheme 1) Place match marks on steering gear shaft and "U" joint. Fully remove lower clamp bolt "A". Remove intermediate shaft.
  6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000). Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (Corolla)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000) .
  2. Remove front door scuff plate and cowl side trim. Remove instrument cluster lower finish panel after disconnecting hood release handle. Remove lower instrument panel insert.
  3. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect connectors. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch.
  4. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet. Remove steering column floor hole cover (5 bolts).
  5. Place match marks on steering gear shaft and "U" joint. Loosen upper "U" joint clamp bolt, and fully remove lower "U" joint clamp bolt. Disconnect steering column assembly connectors. Remove 2 steering column mounting bolts and nuts. Remove steering column from instrument panel.
  6. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt. Remove "U" joint assembly.
  7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (RAV4)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000) .
  2. Remove lower instrument finish panel after disconnecting hood release handle. Remove lower instrument panel insert.
  3. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect 2 electrical connectors and air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
  4. Place match marks on steering gear shaft and intermediate shaft across clamp. Loosen lower "U" joint clamp bolt. Fully remove clamp bolt at steering gear connection.
  5. Disconnect steering column assembly connectors. Loosen hole cover clamp bolt. Remove 2 steering column mounting bolts and nuts. Remove steering column from instrument panel.
  6. Remove floor hole cover. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt. Remove "U" joint assembly.
  7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (Tacoma)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000) .
  2. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect hood release handle from instrument panel. Remove 4 bolts and 1 screw. Remove instrument panel lower left finish panel. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
  3. Disconnect 3 electrical connectors. Disconnect air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and combination switch with spiral cable. Remove 2 bolts, and disconnect Junction Block No. 1.
  4. On models with column shift, remove pin and clip, and disconnect cable assembly from steering column shift lever assembly.
  5. If equipped with 2WD, place match marks across intermediate shaft and steering gear shaft. Loosen clamp bolt just above floorboard. Remove lower "U" joint bolt at steering gear shaft connection. Disconnect intermediate shaft. Fully remove bolt above floorboard, and remove intermediate shaft. Remove steering column hole cover.
  6. If equipped with 4WD, place match marks across intermediate shaft to steering gear housing. Loosen upper clamp bolt (above yoke), and fully remove clamp bolt at connection to steering gear. Disconnect intermediate shaft. Fully remove upper clamp bolt, and remove intermediate shaft. Remove steering column floor hole cover.
  7. On all models, disconnect column electrical connectors. Remove 2 steering column retaining bolts and nuts. Remove steering column.
  8. If equipped with 2WD, place match marks across column sliding yoke "U" joint connections. Remove sliding yoke.
  9. If equipped with 4WD, place match marks across column "U" joint connections above floor hole cover. Remove upper clamp bolt. Remove "U" joint. Remove floor hole cover.
  10. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal (Tundra)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000).
  2. Remove 3 screws and upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect electrical connectors and air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch with spiral cable.
  3. Remove instrument lower finish panel. Remove 2 screws, and disconnect hood release lever from panel. Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower finish panel.
  4. Remove No. 2 heater-to-register duct and brake pedal return spring.
  5. Place match marks on No. 2 "U" joint and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. (Scheme 1) Remove bolt "A". Place match marks on No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft. Remove bolt "B". Remove No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove 3 bolts and column hole cover No. 2.
  6. On models equipped with A/T, disconnect cable assembly from column shift lever assembly. Disconnect connectors. Remove 4 steering column set nuts. Pull out steering column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
  7. Place match marks on steering column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Remove bolt and column hole cover No. 2. Disconnect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
  1. Insert column hole cover No. 2. Align match marks on column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Install bolt to connect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
  2. Install column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Install 4 steering column set nuts. Connect connectors. On models equipped with A/T, connect transmission control cable assembly to shift lever assembly.
  3. Align match marks on No. 2 "U" joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Align match marks on control valve shaft and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Install "A" and "B" bolts. (Scheme 1)
  4. Install brake pedal return spring and No. 2 heater to register duct. Install lower finish panel with 4 bolts. Connect hood lock release lever with 2 screws. Install spiral cable. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Install combination switch with 3 screws. Connect air bag and connectors.
  5. Install lower and upper column covers with 3 screws. Ensure tires are in straight-ahead position. Turn cable counterclockwise until there is resistance. Rotate cable clockwise 2.5 turns to align mark.
  6. To install steering wheel, align match marks on wheel and main shaft. Install wheel set nut. Connect connector. Install steering wheel pad. Connect air bag connector. Install wheel pad when Torx screw is set in screw case. Using a Torx socket wrench, tighten 2 screws to 78 INCH lbs. (8.8 N.m). Install 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers. Check steering wheel center point.
  7. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000). Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (4Runner)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-4649-S18030763392000071200000) .
  2. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect hood release handle from instrument panel. Remove fuel lid release lever from instrument panel. Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower left finish panel.
  3. Remove starter switch bezel. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
  4. Disconnect 3 electrical connectors. Disconnect air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and combination switch. Remove spiral cable. Remove brake pedal return spring.
  5. Place match marks on intermediate shaft and "U" joint, and place match marks on steering gear shaft and "U" joint. Remove upper and lower clamp bolts from "U" joint. Remove intermediate shaft.
  6. Remove floor hole cover. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt, and remove "U" joint assembly.
  7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-4649-S40158173512000071200000) . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-4649-S06862490212000071200000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

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