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SR0097
SR075−01
R09732
− STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
SR−9
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1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS COR-
RECT
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maimum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
4WD:
If the freeplay exceeds the maximum, adjust it in the following
procedure.
2. 4WD:
ADJUST STEERING GEAR
(a) Point the front wheels straight ahead.
(b) Loosen the adjusting screw lock nut.
(c) Turn the sector shaft adjusting screw clockwise to de-
crease steering wheel freeplay and counterclockwise to
increase it.
HINT:
Turn the adjusting screw in small increments and check the
freeplay between each adjustment.
(d) Turn the steering wheel half way around in both direc-
tions.
Check the the freeplay is correct and steering is smooth
and without rough spots.
(e) Torque the adjusting screw lock nut (See page SR−80).
3. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR−13).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 8.3 N·m (85 kgf·cm, 73 in.·lbf)
HINT:
Be sure to consider the tire type, pressure and contact surface
before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR−20).
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− BODYSEAT BELT
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts
or nuts and sill−bar) if it has been used in a severe impact.
The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is
not obvious.
1. All seat belts:
RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
(a) Fasten the seat belts.
(b) Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and make a very hard
stop.
(c) Check that the seat belt is locked and cannot be extended
at this time.
HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2. All seat belts:
STATIC TEST
(a) Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(b) Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(c) Tilt the retractor slowly.
(d) Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3. Except driver’s seat belt:
STATIC TEST
(a) Pull out the whole belt, release it slightly and then pull it
out again.
(b) Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
4. Manual type seat belt:
TEST
(a) Adjust the belt to the proper length.
(b) Apply a firm load to the belt.
(c) Make sure that the belt does not extend.
