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1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR
BAG .
2. Remove front door scuff plate and cowl side trim. Remove instrument cluster lower finish panel after
disconnecting hood release handle. Remove lower instrument panel insert.
3. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect connectors. Remove 3 screws and air bag
spiral and combination switch.
4. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet. Remove steering column floor hole cover (5 bolts).
5. Place match marks on steering gear shaft and "U" joint. Loosen upper "U" joint clamp bolt, and fully
remove lower "U" joint clamp bolt. Disconnect steering column assembly connectors. Remove 2 steering
column mounting bolts and nuts. Remove steering column from instrument panel.
6. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt. Remove "U" joint assembly.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See SPIRAL CABLEunder
ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (RAV4)
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR
BAG .
2. Remove lower instrument finish panel after disconnecting hood release handle. Remove lower instrument
panel insert.
3. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect 2 electrical connectors and air bag
connector. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch. Remove air duct from instrument
panel outlet.
4. Place match marks on steering gear shaft and intermediate shaft across clamp. Loosen lower "U" joint
clamp bolt. Fully remove clamp bolt at steering gear connection.
5. Disconnect steering column assembly connectors. Loosen hole cover clamp bolt. Remove 2 steering
column mounting bolts and nuts. Remove steering column from instrument panel.
6. Remove floor hole cover. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt. Remove "U" joint assembly.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See SPIRAL CABLEunder
ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (Tacoma)
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR
BAG .
2. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect hood release handle from instrument panel.
Remove 4 bolts and 1 screw. Remove instrument panel lower left finish panel. Remove air duct from
instrument panel outlet.
3. Disconnect 3 electrical connectors. Disconnect air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and combination
switch with spiral cable. Remove 2 bolts, and disconnect Junction Block No. 1.
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5. If equipped with 2WD, place match marks across intermediate shaft and steering gear shaft. Loosen
clamp bolt just above floorboard. Remove lower "U" joint bolt at steering gear shaft connection.
Disconnect intermediate shaft. Fully remove bolt above floorboard, and remove intermediate shaft.
Remove steering column hole cover.
6. If equipped with 4WD, place match marks across intermediate shaft to steering gear housing. Loosen
upper clamp bolt (above yoke), and fully remove clamp bolt at connection to steering gear. Disconnect
intermediate shaft. Fully remove upper clamp bolt, and remove intermediate shaft. Remove steering
column floor hole cover.
7. On all models, disconnect column electrical connectors. Remove 2 steering column retaining bolts and
nuts. Remove steering column.
8. If equipped with 2WD, place match marks across column sliding yoke "U" joint connections. Remove
sliding yoke.
9. If equipped with 4WD, place match marks across column "U" joint connections above floor hole cover.
Remove upper clamp bolt. Remove "U" joint. Remove floor hole cover.
10. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See SPIRAL CABLEunder
ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal (Tundra)
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR
BAG .
2. Remove 3 screws and upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect electrical connectors and air
bag connector. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch with spiral cable.
3. Remove instrument lower finish panel. Remove 2 screws, and disconnect hood release lever from panel.
Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower finish panel.
4. Remove No. 2 heater-to-register duct and brake pedal return spring.
5. Place match marks on No. 2 "U" joint and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. See Fig. 3
. Remove bolt
"A". Place match marks on No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft. Remove bolt "B".
Remove No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove 3 bolts and column hole cover No. 2.
6. On models equipped with A/T, disconnect cable assembly from column shift lever assembly. Disconnect
connectors. Remove 4 steering column set nuts. Pull out steering column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint
assembly.
7. Place match marks on steering column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Remove bolt and column
hole cover No. 2. Disconnect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
Installation
1. Insert column hole cover No. 2. Align match marks on column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
Install bolt to connect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
2. Install column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Install 4 steering column set nuts. Connect
connectors. On models equipped with A/T, connect transmission control cable assembly to shift lever
assembly.

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3. Align match marks on No. 2 "U" joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Align match
marks on control valve shaft and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Install "A" and "B" bolts. See Fig. 3
.
4. Install brake pedal return spring and No. 2 heater to register duct. Install lower finish panel with 4 bolts.
Connect hood lock release lever with 2 screws. Install spiral cable. See SPIRAL CABLE
under
ADJUSTMENTS. Install combination switch with 3 screws. Connect air bag and connectors.
5. Install lower and upper column covers with 3 screws. Ensure tires are in straight-ahead position. Turn
cable counterclockwise until there is resistance. Rotate cable clockwise 2.5 turns to align mark.
6. To install steering wheel, align match marks on wheel and main shaft. Install wheel set nut. Connect
connector. Install steering wheel pad. Connect air bag connector. Install wheel pad when Torx screw is
set in screw case. Using a Torx socket wrench, tighten 2 screws to 78 INCH lbs. (8.8 N.m). Install 2
steering wheel lower No. 2 covers. Check steering wheel center point.
7. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Ensure spiral cable is properly
installed and adjusted. See SPIRAL CABLE
under ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (4Runner)
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR
BAG .
2. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect hood release handle from instrument panel.
Remove fuel lid release lever from instrument panel. Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower left
finish panel.
3. Remove starter switch bezel. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
4. Disconnect 3 electrical connectors. Disconnect air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and combination
switch. Remove spiral cable. Remove brake pedal return spring.
5. Place match marks on intermediate shaft and "U" joint, and place match marks on steering gear shaft and
"U" joint. Remove upper and lower clamp bolts from "U" joint. Remove intermediate shaft.
6. Remove floor hole cover. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt, and remove "U" joint assembly.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See SPIRAL CABLEunder
ADJUSTMENTS.
OVERHAUL
STEERING COLUMN
Disassembly (Celica)
1. Place intermediate shaft in vise. Place match marks across intermediate shaft and main shaft. Remove key
cylinder illumination assembly.
2. Center punch and drill into both upper column bracket bolts. Use screw extractor to remove bolts.
3. Remove snap ring from shaft assembly. Using brass bar and hammer, tap out shaft assembly bushing
from column tube. Remove remaining snap ring. See Fig. 5
.
Inspection

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Intermediate Shaft-To-Mainshaft Bolt26 (35)
Steering Column Bracket Retaining Bolts/Nuts19 (25)
Steering Column Lower Bracket Bolt (Celica)11 (15)
Steering Column Tube Support/Attachment Bolt (RAV4)14 (19)
"U" Joint Bolt26 (35)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Floor Hole Cover Bolts
Corolla43 (5)
Tacoma, Tundra & 4Runner69 (8)
Steering Wheel Pad Torx Screws78 (9)

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Fig. 2: Removing Steering Wheel Pad (Typical)
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3. Remove lock nut and washer. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Install
steering wheel puller, and remove steering wheel from shaft.
4. Prior to installation, ensure spiral cable (located on combination switch) is properly aligned. See SPIRAL
CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering
wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
COMBINATION SWITCH
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
or STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG
. Remove instrument cluster lower finish panel. Remove upper
and lower steering column covers.
2. Disconnect combination switch electrical connectors and air bag connector. Remove combination switch
mounting screws, and remove combination switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
steering wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
IGNITION SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel, upper and lower steering column covers and
combination switch (if necessary).
2. Place ignition key at ACC position. Using screwdriver, push down stop pin of cylinder, and pull out lock
cylinder. Remove 2 screws and ignition switch.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install combination switch, upper and lower steering column
covers and steering wheel. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
STEERING COLUMN
Removal & Installation (Land Cruiser)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
or STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG
. Remove steering column upper and lower covers. See Fig. 4 .
Remove combination switch with spiral cable.
2. Remove scuff plate and cowl trim. Remove cluster finish panel. Remove lower No. 1 panel and left-side
lower panel. Remove No. 2 heater- to- register duct from under steering column.
3. Mark intermediate shaft and control valve shaft for installation reference. Loosen bolt "A", and remove
bolts "B" and "C". See Fig. 3
. Disconnect No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove No. 2 intermediate
shaft assembl
y. Remove hole cover.

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Fig. 3: Locating No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolts
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4. Remove steering column assembly. Remove hose clamp. Remove No. 2 hole cover.
5. To install, install No. 2 hole cover. Install clamp. Install thrust stopper and sliding yoke to steering
column assembly. Install and temporarily tighten bolt "A". Install steering column assembly with 4 nuts.
Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Tighten clamp and connect connectors.
6. Install hole cover. Align match marks on No. 2 intermediate shaft and control valve shaft. Install bolts
"A", "B" and "C". Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
To install
remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.

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1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG .
Remove upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 4
. Remove lower left-side instrument finish panel and
panel insert from under steering column. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. Remove No. 2
heater-to-register duct.
2. Mark shaft assembly and control valve for installation reference. Remove bolts, and disconnect No. 2
intermediate shaft assembly. Remove steering column assembly. Disconnect steering column harness
connectors.
3. Remove No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove column hole cover. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
Removal & Installation (Sienna)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
or STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG
. Remove front door inside scuff plate. Remove lower left-side
finish panel and left-side lower instrument panel. Remove upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 5
.

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Fig. 5: Exploded View Of Steering Column (Sienna)
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2. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. Reference mark intermediate shaft and control valve shaft.
Disconnect intermediate shaft assembly. Disconnect transmission control cable assembly. Remove
intermediate shaft assembly. Remove steering column assembly.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal & Installation (Tacoma)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD
or STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG
. Remove upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 4 . Remove
left-side lower finish panel. Remove No. 2 heater-to- register duct from under steering column.
2. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. Disconnect junction block No. 1. Disconnect transmission
control cable assembly from column shift lever assembly.
3. On 2WD models, mark intermediate No. 2 shaft and control shaft for installation reference. Disconnect
intermediate No. 2 shaft, and then remove. Remove column hole cover. Remove steering column
assembly. Remove sliding yoke.
4. On 4WD models, mark intermediate No. 2 shaft and control shaft for installation reference. Disconnect
intermediate No. 2 shaft, and then remove. Remove column hole cover and column hole cover No. 2 set
bolt. Remove steering column assembly. Mark "U" joint No. 2 and main shaft for installation reference.
Remove "U" joint No. 2 and column hole cover No. 2.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal (Tundra)
1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR
BAG .
2. Remove 3 screws and upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect electrical connectors and air
bag connector. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch with spiral cable.
3. Remove instrument lower finish panel. Remove 2 screws, and disconnect hood release lever from panel.
Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower finish panel.
4. Remove No. 2 heater-to-register duct and brake pedal return spring.
5. Place match marks on No. 2 "U" joint and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove bolt "A". Place
match marks on No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft. Remove bolt "B". Remove
No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove 3 bolts and column hole cover No. 2.
6. On models equipped with A/T, disconnect cable assembly from column shift lever assembly. Disconnect
connectors. Remove 4 steering column set nuts. Pull out steering column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint
assembly.
7. Place match marks on steering column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Remove bolt and column
hole cover No. 2. Disconnect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
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1. Insert column hole cover No. 2. Align match marks on column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
Install bolt to connect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
2. Install column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Install 4 steering column set nuts. Connect
connectors. On models equipped with A/T, connect transmission control cable assembly to shift lever
assembly.
3. Align match marks on No. 2 "U" joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Align match
marks on control valve shaft and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Install "A" and "B" bolts.
4. Install brake pedal return spring and No. 2 heater to register duct. Install lower finish panel with 4 bolts.
Connect hood lock release lever with 2 screws. Install spiral cable. See SPIRAL CABLE
under
ADJUSTMENTS. Install combination switch with 3 screws. Connect air bag and connectors.
5. Install lower and upper column covers with 3 screws. Ensure tires are in straight-ahead position. Turn
cable counterclockwise until there is resistance. Rotate cable clockwise 2.5 turns to align mark.
6. To install steering wheel, align match marks on wheel and main shaft. Install wheel set nut. Connect
connector. Install steering wheel pad. Connect air bag connector. Install wheel pad when Torx screw is
set in screw case. Using a Torx socket wrench, torque 2 screws to 78 INCH lbs. (8.8 N.m). Install 2
steering wheel lower No. 2 covers. Check steering wheel center point.
7. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Ensure spiral cable is properly
installed and adjusted. See SPIRAL CABLE
under ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (4Runner)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG .
Remove upper and lower column covers. See Fig. 4
. Remove left-side lower finish panel. Remove starter
switch bezel. Remove No. 2 heater to register duct from under steering column.
2. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. Remove spiral cable. Remove brake pedal return spring.
Mark intermediate shaft No. 2, "U" joints No. 2 and control valve for installation reference. Remove
intermediate shaft No. 2 and bolts. Remove column hole cover and column hole cover No. 2 set bolt.
3. Remove steering column assembly with "U" joint No. 2. Disconnect "U" joint No. 2. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
OVERHAUL
STEERING COLUMN
Disassembly (Land Cruiser)
1. Remove No. 2 lower cover. Mark shaft assembly and main shaft assembly for reassembly reference.
Remove intermediate shaft assembly. See Fig. 6
. Remove transponder key coil with key cylinder lamp
assembly. Remove key cylinder lamp assembly.

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signal bracket. Using hexagon wrench, remove support stopper bolt, spring and stopper No. 1. Remove 2
tilt steering bolts and power tilt motor. Remove 2 "E" rings. Remove 2 support stopper bolt bushings from
power tilt motor.
3. On models without telescopic steering, using 1/8-5/32" (3-4 mm) drill, drill out tapered head column
bracket bolts. Use screw extractor to remove bolts. Remove column upper bracket and column upper
clamp.
4. On telescopic models, place plate washer and 6 mm X 50 mm bolt in tilt steering shaft, and use slide
hammer to remove 2 steering shafts. See Fig. 7
. Remove adjusting nut No. 1. Remove 2 support stopper
bolt bushings from adjusting nut No. 1.
Fig. 7: Removing Adjusting Nut No. 1 & Steering Shaft

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5. On vehicles without telescopic steering, remove tube attachment from tube support. Remove column tube
support.
6. On telescopic models, remove 2 bolts and power telescopic motor. Remove telescopic steering column
cable. Remove column tube stopper. Using center punch, mark center of 2 tapered head bolts. Using 1/8-
5/32" (3-4 mm) drill, drill tapered head column bracket bolts. Using screw extractor, remove bolts.
Remove 2 telescopic lever lock bolts. Remove 2 telescopic steerin
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