TOYOTA CAMRY V20 1986 Service Information

DISASSEMBLY OF STEERING
COLUMN
1. REMOVE UPPER BRACKET
(a) Using a centering punch, mark the center of the
tapered±head bolt.
(b) Using a 3 ± 4 mm (0.12 ±0.16 in.) drill, drill into the
tapered±head bolt.
Non±Tilt Steering Column
COMPONENTS
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3. REMOVE THRUST STOPPER
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring and thrust
stopper.
(b) Remove the 0±ring from the thrust stopper. (b) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(c) Remove the main shaft.
(d) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring from the
main shaft. (c) Using a screw extractor, remove the tapered±head
bolt.
(d) Remove the two bolts, and separate the upper brack-
et and the column tube.
2. REMOVE MAIN SHAFT
(a) Remove the two thrust stopper set bolts. ,
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3. INSPECT LOWER BEARING
Check the lower bearing rotation condition and check for
abnormal noise.
If bearing is worn or damaged, replace the thrust stopper.
4. (A /T)
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(See page AT±411)
5. (A/T)
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK
SOLENOID
(See page SR±1 3)
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF
STEERING COLUMN
1. INSPECT UPPER BRACKET
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates proper-
ly.
2. INSPECT UPPER BEARING
Check the upper bearing rotation condition and check for
abnormal noise.
If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column
tube.
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2. INSTALL MAIN SHAFT TO COLUMN TUBE
(a) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring in the low-
er groove of the main shaft.
(b) Apply molybdenum disulphide lithium base grease
to the thrust stopper.
(c) Insert the main shaft into the column tube.
3. INSTALL UPPER BRACKET TO COLUMN TUBE
(a) Install the upper bracket with the two tapered±head
bolts.
(b) Tighten the tapered±head bolts until the bolt heads
break off.
ASSEMBLY OF STEERING COLUMN
(See page SR±5)
1. INSTALL THRUST STOPPER
(a) Install a new O±ring to the thrust stopper.
(b) Install the thrust stopper and snap ring.
(e) Install the two thrust stopper set bolts.
Torque: 130 kg±cm (9 ft±11b, 13 N±m)(d) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
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POWER STEERING
Description
PRINCIPLES OF POWER STEERING
Power steering is one type of hydraulic device for utilizing engine power to reduce steering effort.
Consequently, the engine is used to drive a pump to develop fluid pressure, and this pressure acts on a
piston within the power cylinder so that the piston assists the rack effort. The amount of this assistance
depends on the extent of pressure acting on the piston. Therefore, if more steering force is required, the
pressure must be raised. The variation in the fluid pressure is accomplished by a control valve which is
linked to the steering main shaft.
WHEN TURNING
When the steering main shaft is turned in either di-
rection, the control valve also moves, closing one of
the fluid passages. The other passage then opens
wider, causing a change in fluid flow volume and, at
the same time, pressure is created. Consequently, a
pressure difference occurs between both sides of the
piston and the piston moves in the direction of the
lower pressure so that the fluid in the cylinder is
forced back to the pump through the control valve.
NEUTRAL (STRAIGHT±AHEAD) POSITION
Fluid from the pump is sent to the control valve. If
the control valve is in the neutral position, all the fluid will flow
through the control valve into the relief port and back to the
pump. At this time, hardly any pressure is created and because
the
pressure on the cylinder piston is equal on both sides, the piston
will not move in either direction.
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SERVICE HINT
Troubles with the power steering system are usually
concerned with hard steering due to the fact that
there is no assist. In such cases, before attempting
to make repairs, it is necessary to determine wheth-
er the trouble lies with the pump or with the gear
housing. To do this, an on±vehicle inspection can be
made by using a pressure gauge.
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
Power steering is a hydraulic device and problems
are normally due to insufficient fluid pressure acting
on the piston. This could be caused by either the
pump not producing the specified fluid pressure or
the control valve in the gear housing not functioning
properly so that the proper fluid pressure can not be
obtained.
If the fault lies with the pump, the same symptoms
will generally occur whether the steering wheel is
turned fully to the right or left. On the other hand, if
the fault lies with the control valve, there will gener-
ally be difference between the amount of assist
when the steering wheel is turned to the left and
right, causing harder steering. However, if the piston
seal of the power cylinder is worn, there will be a
loss of fluid pressure whether the steering wheel is
turned to the right or left and the symptoms will be
the same for both.
Before performing an on±vehicle inspection, a
check must first be made to confirm that the power
steering system is completely free of any air. If there
is any air in the system, the volume of this air wilt
change when the fluid pressure raised, causing a
fluctuation in the fluid pressure so that the power
steering will not function properly. To determine if
there is any air in the system, check to see if there
is a change of fluid level in the reservoir tank when
the steering wheel is turned fully to the right or left.
For example, if there is air in the system, it will be
compressed to a smaller volume when the steering
wheel is turned, causing a considerable drop in the
fluid level. If the system is free of air, there will be
very little change in the level even when the fluid
pressure is raised. This is because the fluid, being a
liquid, does not change volume when compressed.
The little change in the fluid level is due to expan-
sion of the hoses between the pump and gear hous-
ing when pressure rises.VANE PUMP
The main component parts of the vane pump,
such as the cam ring, rotor, vanes and flow con-
trol valve are high precision parts and must be
handled carefully. Also, because this pump pro-
duces a very high fluid pressure, O±rings are
used for sealing each part. When reassembling
the pump, always use new 0±rings.
In the flow control valve, there is a relief valve
which controls the maximum pressure of the
pump.
The amount of this maximum pressure is very
important; if it is too low, there will be insufficient
power steering assist and if too high, it will have
an adverse effect on the pressure hoses, oil
seals, etc.
If the maximum pressure is either too high or too
low due to a faulty relief valve, do not disas-
semble or adjust the relief valve, but replace the
flow control valve as an assembly.Also, air in the system will sometimes result in
an abnormal noise occurring from the pump or
gear housing when the steering wheel is fully
turned in either direction.
This on±vehicle inspection must be performed
every time to ensure that the power steering
system is working properly after overhauling or
repairing the pump or gear housing.
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The oil seals on both sides of the power cylinder
are for the prevention of leakage of the high
pressure fluid which acts on the piston. Always
use new oil seals when reassembling and be
very careful not to scratch or damage them.
Because of the high pressure, even the slightest
scratch will cause fluid leakage, resulting in an
inoperative power steering system.
Also, be very careful not to scratch the sliding
portion of the rack which makes contact with the
oil seals. When removing the rack ends from the
rack, it is very easy to cause a burr when hold-
ing the tip of the rack with a wrench. Therefore,
before assembling the rack, first check the tip for
burrs and remove any with an oil stone.
Teflon rings are used for the piston and control
valve. These teflon rings are highly durable
against wear, but if it is necessary to replace
them, be careful not to stretch the new ones.
After installing a teflon ring into its groove, snug
it down into the groove before assembly of the
cylinder or housing to prevent possible damage. The functional parts of the pump which produce
fluid pressure are the cam ring, rotor and vanes,
and these should be checked for wear. If the clear-
ance between each is not within standard when
reassembling, any worn parts should be replaced.
In this case, the replaced cam ring and rotor
should be of the same length (have the same
mark), and the vanes should be replaced with
those having a length corresponding to that mark,
otherwise the proper thrust clearance cannot be
obtained. If there is too much thrust clearance,
there will be insufficient fluid pressure at low
speeds. If there is too little thrust clearance, it may
result in seizure of the vanes.The clearance between the flow control valve and
pump body installation hole is very important. After
manufacture, the factory measures the size of the
installation hole and outer circumference of the flow
control valve, and punches a mark accordingly.
Therefore, when replacing the flow control valve, be
sure to do so with one having the same mark in or-
der to insure the proper clearance.GEAR HOUSING
If the gear housing is secured directly in a vise
during overhaul, there is danger of deforming it,
so always first secure it in the SST provided
(rack &
pinion steering rack housing stand) before plac-
ing it in the vise.
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IDLE±UP DEVICE
The pump produces the maximum fluid pressure
when the steering wheel is turned fully to the
right or left and, at this time, there is a maximum
load on
the pump which causes a decrease in engine
idle rpm. To solve this problem, vehicles are
equipped with an idle±up device which acts to
raise the engine idle rpm whenever there is a
heavy load on
the pump. As with the rack and pinion type steering, preload
is very important. If the preload is not correct, it
could result in such trouble as steering wheel play
or shimmy or lack of durability, so always make
sure that it is correct.
On ER engines, when the piston of the air con-
trol valve is pushed by fluid pressure, the air
valve opens and the volume of air by±passing
the throttle valve is increased to regulate engine
rpm.
The idle±up device functions to raise engine idle
rpm when pump fluid pressure acts on the air
control valve, installed to the pump body or pres-
sure tube, to control the flow of air.(SV Series)
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Tilt Steering Column
COMPONENTS
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4. REMOVE MAIN SHAFT
(a) Using a screwdriver, push the main shaft.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(e) Pull out the main shaft.
(d) Remove the spring and collar from the main shaft.
DISASSEMBLY OF STEERING
COLUMN
(See page SR±9)
1. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Remove the bolt from the main shaft.
3. REMOVE TENSION SPRINGS AND CORDS
(a) Fully tilt the main shaft upward.
(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the cord tip and remove
the spring and cord. (b) Remove the two thrust stopper set bolts.
(e) Pull out the intermediate shaft from the column tube.
2. REMOVE COLUMN TUBE
Remove the four bolts and column tube.
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