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ST002±98Title:
STEERING GEAR REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Models:
All Models equipped with SRS Airbag
Technical Service
BULLETIN
May 22, 1998
The following information is provided to supplement the Repair Manual procedure
for
removing/installing the steering gearbox or rack and pinion on vehicles equipped with a
driver 's side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag.
CAUTION:
When the intermediate shaft is disconnected and the steering wheel is turned freely,
the SRS spiral cable may be broken.
Therefore, as a precaution, make sure to pass
the driver's seat belt through the steering wheel to prevent it from turning freely, as
shown below.
After working on SRS/Steering components, always check the operation of the SRS
Warning Light. Refer to the appropriate repair manual if any diagnostic trouble codes
are recorded.
Tercel, Paseo, Corolla, MR2, Celica, Camry, Avalon, Supra, Previa, Sienna, RAV4,
4Runner, Tacoma, T±100 & Land Cruiser equipped with a driver's side SRS Airbag.
1. Position the front wheels facing
straight ahead.
2. Using the driver's seat belt, set the
steering wheel so that it does not turn
(see Fig. 1).
3. Paint match marks on the
intermediate shaft and control valve
shaft (see Fig. 2).
4. Remove the intermediate shaft
retaining bolt and disconnect the
intermediate shaft (see Fig. 2).
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
N/ANot Applicable to Warranty ±±±±
STEERING
Introduction
Affected
Vehicles
Fig. 1
Repair
Procedure
Match Marks
Fig.2
Warranty
Information
