2001 TOYOTA PRIUS Service Repair Manual

SR1BI±01
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SST
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SR±12
± STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. COAT PARTS INDICATED BY ARROWS WITH MOLYB-
DENUM DISULFIDE LITHIUM BASE GREASE (See
page SR±4)
2. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring on the
lower side.
(b) Install the main shaft assembly.
(c) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring on the
upper side.
3. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT BUSING
(a) Coat a new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium
base grease.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the main shaft bushing.
SST 09608±06041
4. INSTALL BREAK AWAY BRACKET AND TILT LEVER
(a) Install break away bracket, tilt lever lock bolt, tilt sub lever
and tilt lever.
HINT:
Align the holes in the break away bracket with the projections
of the tilt lever lock bolt and tilt sub lever.
(b) Install the tilt steering adjusting nut by rotating it counter-
clockwise.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)

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(c) Install the No. 1 tilt steering support reinforce with the No.
2 tilt lever lock bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Align the No. 1 support reinforce with the nut to eliminate loose-
ness by turning the No. 1 support reinforce counterclockwise a
little, then torque the No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt.
5. INSTALL TORSION SPRING
6. INSTALL 2 ENERGY ABSORBING PLATES
(a) Install the 2 break away capsules, 2 energy absorbing
guides and 2 energy absorbing plates.
(b) Install the 2 new energy absorbing clips.
7. INSTALL TILT STEERING SUPPORT
(a) Install the 2 No. 1 tilt steering support collars.
(b) Install the tilt steering support, steering pawl set bolt,
washer.
(c) Install the lock nut.
Torque: 9.5 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 87 in.´lbf)
8. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER BRACKET AND COLUMN
UPPER CLAMP
(a) Install the column upper bracket and column upper clamp
with 2 new tapered±head bolts.
(b) Tighten the 2 tapered±head bolts until the bolt heads
break off.

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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT LOWER DUST SEAL
(a) Install the main shaft lower dust seal with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 4.9 N´m (50 kgf´cm, 43 in.´lbf)
(b) Connect the accelerator pedal with the 2 bolts.
(c) Install the parking brake cable bracket with the 2 nuts.
2. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER
3. INSTALL SLIDING YOKE
Install the sliding yoke to the main shaft assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
4. INSTALL NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Temporarily install the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly to the
sliding yoke with the bolt.
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column assembly with the 2 bolts and
2 nuts.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors.
6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL
Install the instrument finish panel with the 3 screws.
7. CONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft as-
sembly and control valve shaft.
(b) Install the bolt ºBº and torque the bolt ºAº.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
8. INSTALL SHIFT LOCK COMPUTER SUB±ASSEMBLY
Install the shift lock computer sub±assembly with the screw.
9. CONNECT COLUMN HOLE COVER
Connect the column hole cover with the 3 clips.
10. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
(See page HT±52)

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11. CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
12. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE±19)
13. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Install the combination switch with spiral cable with the 3
screws.
(b) Connect the airbag connector.
(c) Connect the connectors.
14. INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
(a) Install the upper column cover with the screw.
(b) Install the lower column cover with the 3 screws.
15. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL
(a) Connect the connectors and DLC3 and install the lower
instrument finish panel.
(b) Install the screw and bolt.
(c) Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes
harder to turn.
(c) Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align
the marks.
HINT:
The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the
center.
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main
shaft assembly.
(b) Install the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.

Make sure the wheel pad is installed with the speci-
fied torque.

If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connec-
tor, replace the wheel pad with a new one.

When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wir-
ings do not interfere with other parts and that they are
not pinched between other parts.
(a) Connect the connector.
(b) Connect the airbag connector.