2001 TOYOTA PRIUS wheel torque

F12830
F08459
Marks
± STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR±15
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
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.

F12217
Torx ScrewTorx Screw
Case
SR±16
± STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(c) Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the cir-
cumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the
screw case.
(d) Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
20. PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR
ZERO POINT (See page DI±454)

SR1BL±01
F12196
F12214
A
B
± STEERINGELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR
SR±19
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Remove the steering wheel assembly before the steering
gear removal, because there is possibility of breaking of
the spiral cable.
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR±6)
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See page SR±6)
4. REMOVE RH AND LH ENGINE UNDER COVERS
5. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS (See page
SA±9)
6. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR (See page SA±41)
7. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM
LOWER BALL JOINT (See page SA±41)
8. DISCONNECT 2 CONNECTORS AND EMPS BRACK-
ET
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Disconnect the 2 clamps.
(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.
(d) Remove the 2 bolts and EMPS bracket.
9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Place the matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft as-
sembly and control valve shaft.
(b) Loosen the bolt ºAº and remove the bolt ºBº then discon-
nect the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly from the con-
trol valve shaft.
10. DISCONNECT TORQUE ROD (See page SA±41)
11. REMOVE SUSPENSION MEMBER AND ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (See page
SA±41)
12. REMOVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Remove the stabilizer bar (See page SA±41).

SR1BN±01
F12267
F12268
Fulcrum LengthSST
F12269
± STEERINGELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR
SR±23
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. INSTALL EARTH WIRE
Install the earth wire with the bolt.
Torque: 5.5 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
2. INSTALL RH AND LH CLAW WASHERS AND RACK
ENDS
(a) Install a new claw washer and temporarily install the rack
end.
HINT:
Align the claws of the claw washer with the steering rack
grooves.
(b) Using a spanner, hold the steering rack steadily and using
SST, torque the rack end.
SST 09922 ± 10010
Torque: 62 N´m (630 kgf´cm, 46 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Use SST 09922 ± 10010 in the direction shown in the il-
lustration.
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm (14.96
in.).
(c) Using a brass bar and a hammer, stake the claw washer.
NOTICE:
Avoid any impact on the steering rack.
(d) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
3. INSTALL RH AND LH RACK BOOTS, CLIPS AND
CLAMPS
(a) Ensure that the steering rack hole is not clogged with
grease.
HINT:
If the hole is clogged, the pressure inside the boot will change
after it is assembled and the steering wheel is turned.
(b) Install the boot, clip and clamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage or twist the boot.

F12196
F12214
Matchmarks
A
B
SR±26
± STEERINGELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
4. CONNECT EMPS BRACKET AND 2 CONNECTORS
(a) Connect the EMPS bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.5 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
(b) Connect the earth wire with the bolt.
Torque: 5.5 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
(c) Connect the 2 clamps.
(d) Connect the 2 connectors.
5. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER
BALL JOINT (See page SA±43)
6. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR (See page SA±43)
7. CONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put the dust seal back to the engine compartment side.
(b) Remove the vinyl tape from the serrated part of the control
valve shaft.
(c) Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft as-
sembly and control valve shaft.
(d) Install the bolt ºBº and torque the bolt ºAº.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 22 ft´lbf)
8. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(See page SA±14)
9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
HINT:
Do it with the front of the vehicle jacked up.
10. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE (See page SR±14)
11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering
column main shaft.
(b) Temporarily tighten the steering wheel set nut.
12. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
13. TORQUE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR±14)
15. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
16. PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR
ZERO POINT (See page DI±454)

BE0FZ±14
I17863
I11734
BE3907
± BODY ELECTRICALHORN SYSTEM
BE±117
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT HORN SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the negative (±) terminal from the battery.
(b) Remove the left and right covers from the steering wheel.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 bolts.
(d) Pull up the horn pad and place it on the steering column,
as shown.
HINT:
Do not disconnect the connector from the horn pad.
(e) Disconnect the connector from the slip ring.
(f) Check that no continuity exists between terminal 6 of the
connector and body ground.
(g) Check that continuity exists between terminal 6 of the
connector and body ground when the horn contact plate
is pressed against the steering spoke assembly.
If continuity is not as specified, repair or replace the steering
wheel or wire harness as necessary.
(h) Install the horn pad in place and using a torx socket
wrench, torque the 2 bolts.
Torque:
7.1 N´m (72 kgf´cm, 62 in.´lbf)
(i) Install the left and right covers.
(j) Connect the negative (±) terminal to the battery.
2. INSPECT HORN OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to the terminal
and negative (±) lead to the horn body and check that the horn
blows.
If operation is not as specified, replace the horn.

BO3TB±01
H15446
Passenger Airbag Assembly
Front Pillar Garnish
No. 2 Side Defroster Nozzle
No. 3 Register
Cluster Finish
Panel
Front Pillar
Garnish
Combination Meter
No. 1 Side Defroster Nozzle
Instrument Panel
No. 1 Register
Instrument Panel
Reinforcement
Upper Column Cover
Spiral Cable
Lower Column Cover
Lower Finish Panel
Front Door Scuff Plate
Cowl Side
TrimHood Lock Release LeverFront Door
Scuff Plate
Rear Console Box
Console Compartment
Door
Lower Center
Cluster Finish Panel
Glove Compartment
Door
Cowl Side Trim
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Pad
Finish Panel
No. 1 BraceCluster Finish
Panel Assembly
Radio Tuner Opening Cover
Hazard Warning Switch
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)
: Spesified torque
A
A
B
BNNC
HH
G
GG
G
D
D
II
G
G
D
D
I
O
50 (510, 37)
20 (204, 15)
KK
w/ Glove compartment door reinforcement:
Glove Compartment Door Reinforcement
L
L
HH
LL
EE
FF
± BODYINSTRUMENT PANEL
BO±59
1844 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENTS