TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service Repair Manual

F09912
Plate Washer
Screw
SST
A
Plate WasherB
F09910
No. 2 Steering
Column Ring SST
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR-17
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7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH
MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Set SST, plate washer (18 and 36 mm outer diameter) and
screw (4.0 mm diameter, 0.7 mm pitch, 15.0 mm length),
as shown in the illustration. And then remove the 2 No. 2
tilt steering bolts.
SST 09910-00015 (09911-0001 1, 09912-00010)
Reference:
Plate washer A (18 mm): 90562-04012
Plate washer B (36 mm): 90201-10201
Screw: 90154-40015
(b) Remove the column upper tube with the main shaft as-
sembly from the column tube assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not bend the universal joint of the main shaft assembly
more than 20°.
(c) Remove tilt spring and spring guide.
8. REMOVE MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install SST to the main shaft assembly, as shown in the
illustration.
SST 09612-07010
(b) Using SST, compress the compression spring.
NOTICE:
Do not bend the universal joint of the main shaft assembly
more than 20°.
HINT:
Hold the main shaft assembly with your hand so that it does not
rotate.
(c) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering column
ring.
(d) Remove the spring retainer, compression spring, main
shaft bushing and main shaft collar.
9. REMOVE TILT LEVER
Remove the tilt lever lock shaft and tilt lever.

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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
(a) Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
(b) Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out
the key cylinder.
(c) Install a new key cylinder.
HINT:
Make sure the ignition key is at the ACC position.
3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See page BE-16)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
(b) Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
(See page BE-16)
6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH
(a) Slide the key unlock warning switch out of the column up-
per bracket.
(b) Slide a new key unlock warning switch in the column up-
per bracket.
7. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(See page AX-16 and AX-18)
8. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLE-
NOID
(a) Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
(b) Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
9. Column shift:
INSPECT SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID, SHIFT LOCK
SWITCH AND SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
(See page AX-18)
10. Column shift:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID,
SHIFT LOCK SWITCH AND SHIFT LOCK CONTROL
ECU
11. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
(See page BE-181)
12. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY
COIL

F09915
F09916
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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13. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AM-
PLIFIER
(a) Remove the 2 screws and transponder key amplifier.
(b) Install a new transponder key amplifier with the 2 screws.
14. INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal
noise.
If faulty, replace the steering column upper tube sub-assembly.
15. INSPECT BUSHING
Check the bushing rotation condition and check for abnormal
noise.
If faulty, replace the steering column assembly.

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F08848
Guide
Projection
F08831
Matchmarks
F08834
SR-22
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INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SPEED CONTROL MAIN SWITCH AS-
SEMBLY TO STEERING WHEEL
Install the speed control main switch assembly with the 2
screws to the steering wheel.
2. w/ VSC:
INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADAPTER AND
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
(a) Fit a projection of the steering angle sensor adapter into
a hole in the steering column shaft.
(b) Set a projection of the steering angle sensor in the guide
of the steering column and fix the steering angle sensor.
3. INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the universal joint assembly and
main shaft assembly.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
4. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB- AS-
SEMBLY AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB- AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Install the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.
(b) Temporarily install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly
with the bolt A.
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Install the nut and return spring.
6. Column shift:
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
(a) Connect the transmission control cable to the cable
bracket of the column tube.
(b) Connect the transmission control cable to the shift lever
housing.

F09930
Matchmarks
B
A
F08830
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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7. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-as-
sembly and control valve shaft.
(b) Install the bolt B.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(c) Torque the bolt A.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(d) Connect the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly and
tighten the clamp.
8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR
CLEANER HOSE
(a) Install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose with
the 3 bolts.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Tighten the hose clamps.
9. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL AS-
SEMBLY
10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE-18)
11. 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.
12. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN LOWER COVER, COLUMN
UPPER AND LOWER COVERS
(a) Install the column upper and lower covers with the 3
screws.
(b) Install the No. 2 column lower cover.
13. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Install the No. 2 heater to register duct with the clip.
14. INSTALL LOWER LH INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT
SUB-ASSEMBL Y
(a) Install the lower LH instrument panel insert sub-assem-
bly with the 4 bolts.
(b) Connect the connectors.

F03856Marks
F08828
Torx ScrewScrew Case
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15. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connectors and install the lower No. 1 instru-
ment panel sub-assembly.
(b) Install the 2 screws.
(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 spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it be-
comes harder to turn.
(c) Then rotate the spiral cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to
align the marks.
HINT:
The spiral 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)
(c) Connect the connector.
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 to the specified
torque.

If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects on 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 are not
pinched between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the cir-
cumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the
screw case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
(d) Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
20. w/ VSC:
PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT
CALIBRATION (See page DI-252)

SR0Z7-01
F09910
SST
No. 2 Steering
Column Ring
F09917Tilt Spring and Spring Guide
SR-20
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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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-9)
2. INSTALL TILT LEVER
Install the tilt lever with a new tilt lever lock shaft.
Torque: 9.0 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
3. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the main shaft collar, main shaft bushing, compres-
sion spring and spring retainer.
(b) Install a new No. 2 steering column ring to the main shaft
assembly.
(c) Install SST to the main shaft assembly, as shown in the
illustration.
SST 09612-07010
(d) Using SST, push down the No. 2 steering column ring until
it fits into the shaft groove and install the main shaft as-
sembly.
NOTICE:
Do not bend the universal joint of the shaft assembly more
than 20°.
HINT:
Hold the main shaft assembly with your hand so that it does not
rotate.
4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER TUBE WITH
MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column upper tube with the main shaft
assembly into the column tube assembly.
(b) Install the tilt spring and spring guide.
(c) Using a vise to hold the steering column upper tube.
(d) Temporarily install 2 new No. 2 tilt steering bolts.

F09918Pin Punch
F09919
F08833
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(e) Using a punch and a hammer, tap in the No. 2 tilt steering
bolt.
(f) Using a pin punch, stake on 3 places evenly around the
hole as shown in the illustration.
5. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL BRACKET
(a) Install the turn signal bracket with 2 new torx screws.
Torque: 7.5 N´m (75 kgf´cm, 65 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Set the hole of the turn signal bracket and projection of steering
column upper tube.
(b) Install the tension spring.
6. Column shift:
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER HOUSING
(a) Install the shift lever housing with 3 new torx screws.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the shift lever with a new torx screw.
Torque: 11 N´m (110 kgf´cm, 8 ft´lbf)
(c) Install the shift lock solenoid bracket with 2 new torx
screws.
Torque: 3.4 N´m (35 kgf´cm, 30 in.´lbf)
(d) Install the shift lock switch with a new torx screw.
Torque: 2.8 N´m (29 kgf´cm, 25 in.´lbf)
7. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
(a) Install the column upper bracket with 2 new tapered-
head bolts.
(b) Tighten the tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break
off.
8. Column shift:
INSTALL SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU
Install the shift lock control ECU and connect the 3 connectors.
9. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER LAMP ASSEMBLY
Install the key cylinder lamp assembly with screw.
10. w/ Engine immobiliser system:
INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL

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F08825
Torx ScrewScrew Case
F08826
Airbag Connector
Correct Wrong
F08827
Matchmarks
SST SR-12
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition
switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
(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 out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and dis-
connect 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 steering wheel.
SST 09950- 50012 (09951- 05010, 09952- 05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05020)

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- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock re-
lease lever.
(b) Remove the 2 screws.
(c) Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1
instrument panel sub-assembly.
4. REMOVE LOWER LH INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT
SUB-ASSEMBL Y
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and lower LH instrument panel insert
sub-assembly .
5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the clip and No. 2 heater to register duct.
6. REMOVE NO. 2 COLUMN LOWER COVER, COLUMN
UPPER AND LOWER COVERS
(a) Remove the No. 2 column lower cover.
(b) Remove the 3 screws, column upper and lower covers.
7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and combination switch with spiral
cable.
8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE-18)
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the spiral cable or apply oil to it.
9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL AS-
SEMBLY
10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR
CLEANER HOSE
(a) Loosen the hose clamps.
(b) Disconnect the connectors.
(c) Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly with air
cleaner hose.
11. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB- AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Loosen the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 column hole
cover sub-assembly.