TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

8-26 SUSPENSION AND STiERING

Red Mark

Fig. 74 Always align the red mark on the spiral cable

3. Remove the instrument lower finish panel (as required), a f duct and
   upper and lower column covers.


4. Disconnect the combination switch harness.


5. Disconnect the cable harness, remove the spiral cable houbing
   attaching screws and slide the cable assembly from the front of trip combi-
   nation switch.


6. Remove the screws that attach the combination switch to II s mount-
   ing brackets and remove the combination switch from the vehicle;
   To install:


7. Position the combination switch onto the mounting brack? and
   install the retaining screws.


8. Connect the electrical harness.


9. Install the upper/lower column covers, air duct and inst (jment
   lower finish panel.


10. Turn the spiral cable on the combination switch countercl ckwise
    by hand until it becomes harder to turn. Then rotate the cable clc ;kwise
    about 3 turns to align the alignment mark. The connector should be
    straight up.


11. Install the steering wheel (align matchmarks) onto the sjjaft and
    tighten the nut to 26 ft. Ibs. (35 Nm).


12. Connect the air bag wiring and install the steering pad.


13. Connect the battery cable, check operation and the steerj ng wheel
    center point.


14. Connect the negative battery cable. Check all combinatio i
    switch functions for proper operation. Check the steering wheel
    point.

Ignition Lock Cylinder

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

** CAUTION

On models with an airbag, wait at least 90 seconds
time that the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK pos
and the battery is disconnected before performing any
work.

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2. Unscrew the retaining screws and remove the upper and lower steer-
   ing column covers.


3. Remove the 2 retaining screws and remove the steering column trim.


4. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position.


5. Push the lock cylinder stop in with a small, round object (cotter pin,
   punch, etc.) and pull out the ignition key and the lock cylinder.

wYou may find that removing the steering wheel and the combina-

tion switch makes the job easier.

6. Loosen the mounting screw and withdraw the ignition switch from
   the lock housing.


7. Remove the wiring harness bands or clips. Disconnect the ignition
   switch harness.
   To install:


8. Position the ignition switch so that the recess and the bracket tab
   are properly aligned. Install the retaining screw.


9. Make sure that both the lock cylinder and the column lock are in the
   ACC position. Slide the cylinder into the lock housing until the stop tab
   engages the hole in the lock.


10. Make certain the stop tab is firmly seated in the slot. Turn the key to
    each switch position, checking for smoothness of motions and a positive
    feel. Remove and insert the key a few times, each time turning the key to
    each switch position.


11. Connect the switch if it was removed from the lock assembly.


12. Connect the wiring harness and check the assembly for proper oper-
    ation.


13. Reinstall or connect any wiring bands, clips or retainers which were
    loosened. It is important that the wiring be correctly contained and out of
    the way of any moving parts.


14. Reinstall the combination switch and the steering wheel if they were
    removed.


15. Install the steering column trim and the upper and lower column
    covers.


16. Connect the negative battery cable.

Steering Linkage

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Tie Rod Ends

I See Figures 75 thru 82

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle. Remove the front wheels.


2. Working at the steering knuckle arm, pull out the cotter pin and then
   loosen the nut to the tie rod.
   —Always discard used cotter pins.


3. Using a tie rod end puller, disconnect the tie rod from the steering
   knuckle arm.


4. Mark the position of the tie rod threads.


5. Loosen the locknut for the tie rod. Turn the tie rod in the opposite
   direction of the lock nut until it is removed from steering rack.
   »• When removing the tie rods, count the amount of turns needed to
   remove the tie rod. This will help with getting the steering align-
   ment close when installing the tie rod.
   To install:


6. Install the tie rod end.


7. Install the tie rod the same amount of turns that were needed to
   remove the tie rod.


8. Tighten the tie rod end to steering knuckle nut to 36 ft. Ibs. (49 Mm).
   Install a new cotter pin.