2000 TOYOTA CAMRY steering wheel

SR06C±01
SR±2
± STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
2097 Author: Date:
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA±2
SR±5
SR±3
SA±4
±
SA±45
±
SR±18
SR±31
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA±2
SA±4
±
SR±31
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear±
SA±45
±
SA±10
SR±31
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR±5
±
SR±18
SR±31

SR06E±01
R09599
Normal Abnormal SR±4
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
2099 Author: Date:
POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEEDING
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page SR±5)
2. JACK UP FRONT OF VEHICLE AND SUPPORT IT
WITH STANDS
3. TURN STEERING WHEEL
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock
several times.
4. LOWER VEHICLE
5. START ENGINE
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
6. TURN STEERING WHEEL
(a) With the engine idling, turn the wheel to left or right full
lock and keep it there for 2±3 seconds, then turn the
wheel to the opposite full lock and keep it there for 2±3 se-
conds.
(b) Repeat (a) several times.
7. STOP ENGINE
8. CHECK FOR FOAMING OR EMULSIFICATION
If the system has to be bled twice specifically because of foam-
ing or emulsification, check for fluid leaks in the system.
9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(See page SR±5)

SR06F±01
R00427
R09599
Normal Abnormal
R11562
5 mm (0.2 in.)
or less
Engine Idling Engine Stopped
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR±5
2100 Author: Date:
INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a) Keep the vehicle level.
(b) With the engine stopped, check the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
If necessary, add fluid.
Fluid: ATF DEXRON® II or III
HINT:
Check that the fluid level is within the HOT LEVEL range on the
reservoir. If the fluid is cold, check that it is within the COLD
LEVEL range.
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80°C (176°F)
(e) Check for foaming or emulsification.
If there is foaming or emulsification, bleed power steering
system.
(See page SR±4)
(f) With the engine idling, measure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
(g) Stop the engine.
(h) Wait a few minutes and remeasure the fluid level in the oil
reservoir.
Maximum fluid level rise: 5 mm (0.20 in.)
If a problem is found, bleed power steering system.
(See page SR±4)
(i) Check the fluid level.

W03331
Attachment
Pressure Feed TubePressure Feed Tube SST
Out In 5S±FE Engine : 1MZ±FE Engine :
Out In
AttachmentAttachment Attachment
SST SR±6
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
2101 Author: Date:
2. CHECK STEERING FLUID PRESSURE
(a) Disconnect the pressure feed tube.
(See page SR±21)
(b) Connect SST, as shown below.
SST 09640±10010 (09641±01010, 09641±01030,
09641±01060)
NOTICE:
Check that the valve of the SST is in the open position.
(c) Bleed the power steering system.
(See page SR±4)
(d) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(e) Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to
boost fluid temperature.
Fluid temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)

Z15498
Oil
PS Gear
Closed
SSTPS Vane
Pump Reservoir
Z15499
Oil
PS Gear
SSTPS Vane
Pump Reservoir
Open
Z15500
Oil
PS Gear
SSTPS Vane
Pump Reservoir
Lock Position
± STEERINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
SR±7
2102 Author: Date:
(f) With the engine idling, close the valve of the SST and ob-
serve the reading on the SST.
Minimum fluid pressure:
7,845 kPa (80 kgf´cm
2, 1,138 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not keep the valve closed for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(g) With the engine idling, open the valve fully.
(h) Measure the fluid pressure at engine speeds of 1,000 rpm
and 3,000 rpm.
Difference fluid pressure:
490 kPa (5 kgf´cm
2, 71 psi) or less
NOTICE:
Do not turn the steering wheel.
(i) With the engine idling and valve fully opened, turn the
steering wheel to full lock.
Minimum fluid pressure:
7,845 kPa (80 kgf´cm
2, 1,138 psi)
NOTICE:

Do not maintain lock position for more than 10 se-
conds.

Do not let the fluid temperature become too high.
(j) Disconnect the SST.
(k) Connect the pressure feed tube.
(See page SR±28)
(l) Bleed the power steering system.
(See page SR±4)

R07653
SR06G±01
F01477
SR±8
± STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
2103 Author: Date:
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
With the vehicle stopped and tires facing straight ahead, rock
the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger pres-
sure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad.
(See page SR±11)
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Reference: 5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 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±16)

SR06H±03
W03348
Torx ScrewSteering Wheel Pad
Steering Wheel
Torx Screw
Steering Wheel Lower
No.2 Cover
Steering Column Assembly
Intermediate Shaft Assembly
No.1 Lower Instrument Panel Combination Switch
(w/ Spiral Cable)Steering Wheel Lower
No.2 Cover
Column
Upper Cover
Lower No.2
Cover
Column Lower Cover
Lower Instrument
Finish Panel
Hood Lock Control Cable
Clip
Front Door Inside Scuff Plate
Cowl Side Trim LH Lower
Instrument Panel
35 (360, 26)
25 (260, 19)
7.1 (72, 63 in.´lbf)
35 (360, 26)
35 (360, 26)
7.1 (72, 63 in.´lbf)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
± STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR±9
2104 Author: Date:
TILT STEERING COLUMN
COMPONENTS

SR06I±03
W03300
Torx ScrewScrew Case
W03301
Airbag Connector
Correct Wrong
W03302
Matchmarks
SST
± STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR±11
2106 Author: Date:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:

If the airbag connector is disconnected with the igni-
tion switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No.2 covers.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
HINT:
Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumfer-
ence catches on the screw case.
(d) Pull the pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect
the airbag connector.
CAUTION:

When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface
of the pad facing upward.

Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST 09950±50012 (09951±05010, 09952±05010,
09953±05020, 09954±05020)