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    2004 Toyota RAV4

    2004 STEERING Steering Wheel - RAV4

    2004 STEERING

    Steering Wheel - RAV4

    INSPECTION
    1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
    a. Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
    b. Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger lightly, check the steering wheel free
    play.

    Maximum free play: 30 mm (1.18 in.)

    Fig. 1: Checking Steering Wheel Free Play


    Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

    2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT


    a. Center the steering wheel.
    b. Remove the steering wheel pad (See REMOVAL ).

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    c. Start the engine and run it at idle.


    d. Measure the steering effort in both directions.

    Steering effort (Reference):

    5.9 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf)

    Fig. 2: Measuring Steering Effort In Both Directions


    Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

    HINT:

    Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consideration before making your diagnosis.

    e. Install the steering wheel set nut.

    Torque: 50 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)

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    f. Install the steering wheel pad (See INSTALLATION ).

    REPAIR PROCEDURES
    HINT:

    This is the repair procedure for steering off center.

    1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER


    a. Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering wheel and steering column upper cover.

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    Fig. 3: Applying Masking Tape To Steering Wheel And Steering Column Upper Cover
    Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

    b. Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 meters at a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), and
    hold the steering wheel to maintain the course.
    c. Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in Fig. 4 .

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    Fig. 4: Drawing Line On Masking Tape


    Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

    d. Turn the steering wheel to its straight position.

    HINT:

    Refer to the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke and SRS airbag line for the straight
    position.

    e. Draw a new line on the masking tape of the steering wheel as shown in Fig. 5 .
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    Fig. 5: Drawing New Line On Masking Tape


    Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

    f. Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the masking tape of the steering wheel.
    g. Convert the measured distance to steering angle.

    Measured distance 1 mm (0.04 in.) = Steering angle approximately 1 deg.

    HINT:

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    Make a note of the steering angle.

    2. ADJUST STEERING ANGLE


    a. Lift up the vehicle.

    NOTE: The adjustment method for steering angle is different depending on


    the models. Check whether it is type A or B.

    b. Draw a line on the RH and LH tie rod and rack ends where it can easily be seen.
    c. Using a paper gauge, measure the distance from RH and LH tie rod ends to the rack end screws.

    HINT:

     Measure the RH side and LH side.


     Make a note of the measured values.

    d. Remove the RH and LH boot clips from the rack boots.


    e. Loosen the RH and LH lock nuts.
    f. Turn the RH and LH rack end by the same amount (but in different directions) according to the
    steering angle.

    1 turn 360 deg. of rack end (1.5 mm (0.059 in.) horizontal movement) = 12 deg. of steering
    angle

    g. Tighten the RH and LH lock nuts by the specified torque.

    NOTE: Make sure that the difference in length between RH and LH tie rod
    ends and rack end screws are within 1.5 mm (0.059 in.).

    h. Install the RH and LH boot clips.

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    Fig. 6: Installing Lock Nuts And Boot Clips


    Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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