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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly: Reassembly

NOTE:
  • When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply grease to the spline part of the electric power steering column sub-assembly.
    2. Install the power steering motor assembly with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Motor Bolts
      GTY369526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Place new heat resistant tape as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Applying Heat Resistant Tape
      GTY376470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Wrap heat resistant tape around the motor twice *b Wrapping direction of heat resistant tape
      NOTE:

      As heat from the power steering motor assembly may generate smoke, use heat resistant tape (resistant to 100°C (212°F) or higher).

  2. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Entry and Start System) 

    HINT: 

    When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform the key registration. Refer to REGISTRATION .

    1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

    2. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.
      Fig 3: Installing Tapered-Head Bolts
      GTY373523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002