TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-21

4. On models with ABS, remove the ABS warning harness
   bracket.


5. Disconnect the Load Sensing Proportioning Valve spring from the
   lower control arm.


6. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm.


7. Remove the nut and bolt retaining the lateral control rod. Extract the
   lateral control rod with the bushings.
   To install:


8. Install the lateral control rod with bushings. Temporarily install the
   bolt and two nuts.


9. Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm and tighten the
   new until the bolt protrudes 0.059 inch (1.54mm) or more.


10. Connect the LSPV spring to the lower control arm and tighten to 9
    ft. Ibs. (13 Nm).


11. On models with ABS, install the ABS wiring harness bracket.


12. If removed, connect the brake hose to the body with the clip. Attach
    the brake tube.


13. Lower the vehicle and stabilize the suspension. Bounce the vehicle
    up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.


14. Jack up the vehicle and support the rear axle housing with stands.


15. Tighten the nuts of the lateral control rod on the body side to 156 ft.
    Ibs. (211 Nm) and the axle housing side to 43 ft. Ibs. (59 Nm).


16. If the lines were cracked, bleed the brake system.


17. Lower the vehicle.

STEERING

Steering Wheel

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WARNING

Do not attempt to remove or install the steering wheel by ham-

mering on it. Damage to the energy-absorbing steering column

could result.

1991 Models

» See Figure 57

i-The 1991 models are the only Previa vans that are not equipped

with an air bag.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Position the front wheels
   straight ahead.


2. Unfasten the horn and turn signal multi-connector(s) at the base of
   the steering column shroud.

Wheel Pad

350 (25. 34)

Steering Wheel -

Column Cover -

Pin

Shift Control Cable

Clip-

• Combination Switch

Shift Indicator Cable

260(19.25)

Steering Column ~ 260119. 25)

185 (13. 18)

360 (26. 35) j Lower Right Finish Panel

j kg-cm (fl-lb. N-m) 1 : Specified torque

Fig. 57 View of the common steering wheel and column assemblies