steering TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 Service Repair Manual

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ST002±98Title:
STEERING GEAR REMOVAL/
REPLACEMENT
Models:
All Models equipped with SRS Airbag
Technical Service
BULLETIN
May 22, 1998

The following information is provided to supplement the Repair Manual procedure
for
removing/installing the steering gearbox or rack and pinion on vehicles equipped with a
driver 's side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbag.
CAUTION:
When the intermediate shaft is disconnected and the steering wheel is turned freely,
the SRS spiral cable may be broken.
Therefore, as a precaution, make sure to pass
the driver's seat belt through the steering wheel to prevent it from turning freely, as
shown below.
After working on SRS/Steering components, always check the operation of the SRS
Warning Light. Refer to the appropriate repair manual if any diagnostic trouble codes
are recorded.
Tercel, Paseo, Corolla, MR2, Celica, Camry, Avalon, Supra, Previa, Sienna, RAV4,
4Runner, Tacoma, T±100 & Land Cruiser equipped with a driver's side SRS Airbag.
1. Position the front wheels facing
straight ahead.
2. Using the driver's seat belt, set the
steering wheel so that it does not turn
(see Fig. 1).
3. Paint match marks on the
intermediate shaft and control valve
shaft (see Fig. 2).
4. Remove the intermediate shaft
retaining bolt and disconnect the
intermediate shaft (see Fig. 2).
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Fig. 1
Repair
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Fig.2
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ST002±00Title:
STEERING WHEEL NUT
Models:
'94 ± '00 Camry
Technical Service
BULLETIN
May 12, 2000

The steering wheel installation nut torque specification has been changed. Please update
the repair manuals for the applicable vehicles.
1994 ± 2000 model year Camry
50 N m (510 kgf cm, 37 ft lbf)
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ST004±00Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 ± '00 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
June 16, 2000

Some 1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 ± 2000 Solara vehicles may
experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition,
production parts have been changed.
1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced)
1999 ± 2000 model year Solara
MODELSTARTING VIN
NAP Camry
4T1BG2*K*YU668756
4T1BG2*K*YU986504
4T1BF2*K*YU104860
4T1BF2*K*YU947590
Solara2T1C*2*P*YC359722
MODELPREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAME
Camry
and
Solara
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
or
45503±39135
45503±39135Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly
HINT:
A quick reference in differentiating
between the previous and new parts is
that the previous Rack End Shaft is
BLACK and the current part is GRAY.Previous Part (BLACK SHAFT)
Current Part (GRAY SHAFT)
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444631R & R Power Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly (One Side)2.2
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
9199
Combo Code AOther Side0.5
45503 39055
or
45503±39135
9199
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
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ST008-01Title:
STEERING RACK END NOISE
Models:
'97 ± '00 Camry (NAP) & '99 ± '00 Solara
Technical Service
BULLETIN
December 21, 2001

TSB Update Notice:
The information contained in this TSB updates ST004±00 dated June 16, 2000.
Revised text is red
and underlined.
Some 1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (NAP) and 1999 ± 2000 Solara vehicles may
experience a squeaking noise from the front suspension. To improve this condition,
production parts have been changed.
1997 ± 2000 model year Camry (North American Produced) vehicles.
1999 ± 2000 model year Solara vehicles.
MODELSTARTING VIN
NAP Camry
4T1BG2#K#YU668756
4T1BG2#K#YU986504
4T1BF2#K#YU104860
4T1BF2#K#YU947590
Solara2T1C#2#P#YC359722
MODELPREVIOUS PART NUMBERCURRENT PART NUMBERPART NAME
Camry
and
Solara
45503±09030
or
45503±39055
or
45503±39135
45503±39135Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly
NOTE:
Current service parts may be GRAY or BLACK in color.
OP CODEDESCRIPTIONTIMEOPNT1T2
444631R & R Power Steering Rack End
Sub±Assembly (One Side)2.245503±09030
or
45503±39055
9199
Combo Code AOther Side0.5
45503 39055
or
45503±39135
9199
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for
36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in±service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
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