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Introduction:
Some 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the steering wheel requires increased effort and/or exhibits reduced return to center. The steering wheel may exhibit a slight resistance at certain points during low-speed steering maneuvers. This condition may be caused by the lower universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly. A new steering intermediate shaft assembly has been developed to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this service bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information:
R & R Intermediate Steering Shaft Assy
APPLICABLE WARRANTY:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date. Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
New Part Number:
45220-06252
Repair Procedure:
1. Confirm the condition exists. Lift the vehicle so that all four wheels are off the ground. With the engine running, slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock position. Check for ANY stiffness, resistance, or increased torque feedback every one half (1/2) turn.
Does the vehicle exhibit a condition in which the steering wheel requires increased effort?
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
2. Align the front wheels facing straight forward.
3. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt to prevent rotation as shown
4. Remove the no. 1 engine under cover by removing the bolt, two clips, and six screws.
5. Remove the left front wheel.
6. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
A. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
B. Place matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
C. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly
7. Manipulate the steering gear side intermediate shaft assembly universal joint by hand and check for resistance and/or binding. Does the steering gear side intermediate shaft assembly universal joint exhibit ANY resistance and/or binding?
YES — Continue to step 8.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
8. Remove the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
A. Remove the two screws.
B. Disengage the three claws.
C. Disengage the guide
D. Disengage the two claws to disconnect the DLC3 connector.
E. Disengage the two clamps to remove the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
9. Loosen the no. 1 air duct bolts ONLY if necessary.
10. Remove the steering column hole cover.
A. Remove the floor carpet clip and turn back the floor carpet.
B. Disengage the two clips to remove the steering column hole cover.
11. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column.
A. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.
B. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
C. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
D. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
12. Transfer the matchmarks from the removed steering intermediate shaft assembly to the NEW steering intermediate shaft assembly.
13. Install the NEW steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.
A. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
B. Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.
C. Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
D. Tighten the clamp
14. Install the steering column hole cover.
A. Install the two clips.
B. Return the floor carpet.
C. Install the carpet clip.
15. Tighten the two bolts for the no. 1 air duct ONLY if they were loosened.
16. Install the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
A. Engage the two claws to connect the DLC3 connector.
B. Engage the two clamps.
C. Connect the connector.
D. Engage the guide.
E. Engage the three claws as shown.
F. Install the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the two screws.
17. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering
gear assembly.
A. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
B. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
C. Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
18. Install the no. 1 engine under cover.
A. Install the bolt. Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 ft*lbf)
B. Install the six screws.
C. Install the two clips.
19. Install the left front wheel.
A. While aligning the wheel assembly with the center of the axle hub, install the axle hub nuts by hand.
B. Temporarily tighten the axle hub nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
C. Lower the vehicle, then fully tighten the axle hub nuts in the order shown. Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft*lbf)
20. Test-drive the vehicle to verify the condition no longer exists and confirm that the steering wheel is centered.
Introduction:
Some 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the steering wheel requires increased effort and/or exhibits reduced return to center. The steering wheel may exhibit a slight resistance at certain points during low-speed steering maneuvers. This condition may be caused by the lower universal joint of the steering intermediate shaft assembly. A new steering intermediate shaft assembly has been developed to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this service bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information:
R & R Intermediate Steering Shaft Assy
APPLICABLE WARRANTY:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date. Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
New Part Number:
45220-06252
Repair Procedure:
1. Confirm the condition exists. Lift the vehicle so that all four wheels are off the ground. With the engine running, slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock position. Check for ANY stiffness, resistance, or increased torque feedback every one half (1/2) turn.
Does the vehicle exhibit a condition in which the steering wheel requires increased effort?
YES — Continue to step 2.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
2. Align the front wheels facing straight forward.
3. Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt to prevent rotation as shown
4. Remove the no. 1 engine under cover by removing the bolt, two clips, and six screws.
5. Remove the left front wheel.
6. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
A. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
B. Place matchmarks on the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
C. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly
7. Manipulate the steering gear side intermediate shaft assembly universal joint by hand and check for resistance and/or binding. Does the steering gear side intermediate shaft assembly universal joint exhibit ANY resistance and/or binding?
YES — Continue to step 8.
NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
8. Remove the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
A. Remove the two screws.
B. Disengage the three claws.
C. Disengage the guide
D. Disengage the two claws to disconnect the DLC3 connector.
E. Disengage the two clamps to remove the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
9. Loosen the no. 1 air duct bolts ONLY if necessary.
10. Remove the steering column hole cover.
A. Remove the floor carpet clip and turn back the floor carpet.
B. Disengage the two clips to remove the steering column hole cover.
11. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column.
A. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp.
B. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
C. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
D. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
12. Transfer the matchmarks from the removed steering intermediate shaft assembly to the NEW steering intermediate shaft assembly.
13. Install the NEW steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.
A. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
B. Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.
C. Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
D. Tighten the clamp
14. Install the steering column hole cover.
A. Install the two clips.
B. Return the floor carpet.
C. Install the carpet clip.
15. Tighten the two bolts for the no. 1 air duct ONLY if they were loosened.
16. Install the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
A. Engage the two claws to connect the DLC3 connector.
B. Engage the two clamps.
C. Connect the connector.
D. Engage the guide.
E. Engage the three claws as shown.
F. Install the lower no. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the two screws.
17. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering
gear assembly.
A. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
B. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
C. Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft*lbf)
18. Install the no. 1 engine under cover.
A. Install the bolt. Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 ft*lbf)
B. Install the six screws.
C. Install the two clips.
19. Install the left front wheel.
A. While aligning the wheel assembly with the center of the axle hub, install the axle hub nuts by hand.
B. Temporarily tighten the axle hub nuts in the order shown in the illustration.
C. Lower the vehicle, then fully tighten the axle hub nuts in the order shown. Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft*lbf)
20. Test-drive the vehicle to verify the condition no longer exists and confirm that the steering wheel is centered.