The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. ST001-06. • Applicability has been updated to include 2005 – 2006 model year Avalon and 2006 model year Highlander HV. • Production Change information has been removed. • The Introduction, Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. TSB No. ST001-06 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
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1. Pre-installation Precautions
(a) Make sure vehicle is on a flat surface and not on an incline/decline.
(b) Engage Parking Brake.
2. Remove OE Shift Knob
(a) Unscrew OE Shift Knob Counter-Clockwise until OE Shift Knob is removed. Discard OE Shift Knob. (Fig. 2-1)
3. Install Sport Shift Knob (A/T Type)
(a) Screw-in the shift knob (Clockwise) onto the gear shaft until knob is secure, tight and aligned. (Fig. 3-1) Important: Make sure the shift knob is firmly tightened and secure before starting the car.
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This manual is divided into different areas to assist you with your installation and operation of your steering box support system. This product is not a replacement for a new steering box and/or ball joints, but it will aid in reducing the stress placed on the steering box and associated wear. All steering components should be checked and replaced if necessary prior to addition of the steering box support. Installation should occur on a vehicle properly secured to prevent rolling. Application of lubrication at regular chassis lube intervals will promote bearing life.
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This article covers front axle shafts on FWD and 4WD vehicles. Intermediate axle shafts are covered at end of this article. See RWD AXLE SHAFTS article in this section for rear axle shafts on Celica and Camry All-Trac and MR2.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AXLE SHAFTS
Removal (Camry)
1) Remove hub cap, cotter pin and lock nut. Loosen and remove lock nut from wheel bearing. Remove engine undercover. Remove front fender apron seal.
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Toyota RAV4 features a more robust engine, exterior and interior updates, and more standard equipment. The previous 148-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder has been supplanted by a 2.4-liter that makes 161 hp. The suspension and steering have been retuned accordingly. The front and rear ends both have a new look, and inside, cosmetic changes include a redesigned steering wheel, instrument panel, and center dash. Anti-lock brakes with brake assist are now standard, as are air conditioning, cruise control, steering-wheel audio controls, and power windows, door locks, and mirrors. The RAV4’s interior has more room than most mid-size station wagons: 68.3 cubic feet in the rear. The original cute-ute is available with front-wheel drive or a full-time four-wheel-drive system that operates transparently. The RAV4 is nimble, practical, good looking, and well made.
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Disassembly
1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the steering column removal and installation procedure.
Remove the steering column. For additional information, refer to Steering Column in this section.
2. Remove the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.
3. Remove the multifunction switch.
4. Unclip the steering column opening gearshift lever seal from the steering column.
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The steering system consists of solid steering shaft with a lower joint assembly. Stealth and 3000GT models are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) that includes an air bag and clockspring located in the steering column. WARNING: On Stealth and 3000GT, before doing any repairs, disconnect and shield battery ground. Disconnect SRS connector at control unit. Use caution when working around steering column (air bag could deploy).
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Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
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In the fall of 2008, Quality Control Systems Corp. analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Early Warning Reporting system through the first quarter of 2008. Our analysis showed that injuries allegedly related to vehicle speed control failures in the 2007 Lexus ES 350 had risen to first place in our rankings of unusual patterns of claims. In fourth place on the list was the twin vehicle to the Lexus ES 350, the 2007 Toyota Camry. The Camry claims were also related to vehicle speed control. Our analysis was published on October 24, 2008 by the Vehicle Safety Information Resource Center on its web.
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This application is an interference engine. Do not rotate camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is removed, or engine damage may occur.
Removal (Eclipse & Galant)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shield from right side wheelwell.
2. Lower vehicle. Support weight of engine with floor jack. If necessary, remove coolant reservoir. Remove upper engine mount located near timing belt cover. Remove all drive belts. If necessary, remove drive belt tensioner pulley bracket and power steering pump pulley. See Fig. 1 . Remove water pump pulley.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley. Noting bolt lengths and locations, remove upper and lower timing belt cover with gasket.
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