1996 TOYOTA RAV4 Service Repair Manual

− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−23
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)

SR0F7−02
SR−24
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
(See page SR−12)

SR0F8−04
W01117
W01123
Vinyl Tape
W01124
SST
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−25
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. REMOVE 3 TENSION SPRINGS
HINT:
Remove the springs with the tilt function at maximum tilt up.
2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
AND STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP
(See page SR−15)
3. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH BRACKET
Remove the 2 bracket set bolts.
4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH
STEERING MAIN SHAFT
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 tilt steering bolts.
(b) Remove the upper tube with the shaft from the steering
column tube.
5. REMOVE TILT LEVER RETAINER
Using screwdriver, remove the retainer from the steering col-
umn upper tube.
NOTICE:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
6. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT
(a) Using SST, compress the compression spring.
SST 09950−40010 (09958−04010)
NOTICE:
Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft more than 20°.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from
the shaft.
(c) Remove the shaft from the steering column upper tube.

W01125
Collar
W01126
Pin Punch
No.2 Tilt Steering
Shaft SR−26
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Remove the compression spring and bearing thrust collar
from the shaft.
(e) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the collar
from the shaft.
7. REMOVE TILT STEERING PAWL
(a) Using a pin punch and a hammer, tap out the tilt steering
No.2 shaft.
(b) Remove the pin from the pawl.

SR0F9−02
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−27
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
(See page SR−16)

SR0FA−04
W01127
9.0 mm
(0.354 in.)
W01128
PawlNo.2 Shaft
Mark
MColor
W01129No.2 Tilt Steering Shaft
W00595
SR−28
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtightened it.
1. COAT WITH MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE LITHIUM
BASE GREASE (See page SR−22)
2. INSTALL TILT STEERING PAWL
(a) Using a plastic hammer, tap in a new pin until the projec-
tion is 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
(b) Select a new tilt steering No.2 shaft according to the fol-
lowing table.
Pawl MarkNo.2 Shaft ColorNo.2 Shaft Part No.
1White45856−42010
2Yellow45856−42020
3Black45856−42030
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap in the selected No.2 shaft and
install the pawl.
NOTICE:
Tap the shaft completely into the steering column upper
tube.
3. INSTALL STEERING MAIN SHAFT
(a) Using an offset wrench and a hammer, drive in a new col-
lar to the shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the collar.
(b) Install the bearing thrust collar and compression spring to
the shaft.
(c) Install the shaft to the steering column upper tube.

W01124
SST
W01117
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−29
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Using SST, compress the compression spring.
SST 09950−40010 (09958−04010)
NOTICE:
Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft more than 20°.
(e) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the
shaft.
4. INSTALL TILT LEVER RETAINER
NOTICE:
Make sure to install the retainer facing the correct direction
(See page SR−22).
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH
STEERING MAIN SHAFT
(a) Install the upper tube with the shaft to the steering column
tube.
(b) Using a hexagon wrench, torque the 2 tilt steering bolts.
Torque: 20 N·m (204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)
(c) Check that the upper tube turns smoothly.
6. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH BRACKET
Torque the 2 bracket set bolts.
Torque: 6.0 N·m (58 kgf·cm, 53 in.·lbf)
7. INSTALL 3 TENSION SPRINGS
HINT:
Install the springs with the tilt function at maximum tilt up.
8. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
AND STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP
(See page SR−18)
9. CHECK TILT STEERING OPERATION

SR0FB−02
SR−30
− STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
(See page SR−19)