Specifications - Toyota RAV4 1999 Quick Start Manual

Ensure lock mechanism, key cylinder, key interlock solenoid (A/T), and ignition switch operate properly. Check
column bearing for rotating smoothness. Replace column housing if bearing or housing shows any damage.
Check steering shaft for bends, damaged splines or damaged "U" joints. Repair or replace components as
necessary.
Reassembly
1. Install NEW snap ring to shaft assembly. Install shaft assembly into column tube. Install NEW snap ring
to retain shaft assembly in column.
2. Coat inside of new bushing with molybdenum disulfide lithium-based grease. Press NEW bushing into
column housing.
3. Install column upper bracket and clamp, using 2 NEW taper-head screws. Tighten until screw heads
break off.
4. Install key cylinder illumination assembly. Align all match marks on intermediate shaft and main shaft.
Install and tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Disassembly (Corolla)
Place steering column assembly in vise. Remove key cylinder illumination assembly. Center punch and drill
into both steering column bracket bolts. Use screw extractor to remove bolts. See Fig. 6 .
Inspection
Ensure lock mechanism, key cylinder, key unlock warning switch, key interlock solenoid and ignition switch
operate properly. Check steering shaft for any signs of damage. Repair or replace components as necessary.
Reassembly
To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Install and tighten all bolts to specifications. See TORQUE

SPECIFICATIONS .

Disassembly (RAV4)
1. Place steering column assembly in vise. Remove sliding yoke after making match marks across shaft and
"U" joint. Center punch and drill into both steering column bracket bolts. Use screw extractor to remove
bolts.
2. Remove column tube support bolt. Remove tube support with lower column tube attachment. Remove
tube attachment from tube support. See Fig. 7 .
3. Using pliers, remove energy absorbing clips. Remove energy absorbing plate, guide and breakaway
capsule. Turn nut clockwise to remove. See Fig. 4 .
4. Remove snap ring. Using brass bar and hammer, tap shaft assembly from column tube. Using
screwdriver, tap out bushing from lower end of tube.
1999 Toyota RAV4
1999-2000 STEERING Steering Columns - Standard