Car steering Toyota Camry 3 (XV30)

Steering — General Information
To reduce the force applied to the steering wheel to turn it, cars are equipped with a hydraulic power steering. High-pressure fluid is used as additional force, which is supplied to the working cylinders located on the...

Energy absorbing mechanism
Fig. 5.2. Operating principle of the energy-absorbing mechanism The energy absorbing mechanism (Fig. 5.2) mainly consists of the lower bracket, energy absorbing plate, breakaway bracket, deformable main shaft and...

Checking the steering wheel play
Fig. 5.3. Steering wheel play check diagram With the vehicle stationary and the wheels in a straight-ahead position, rock the steering wheel from side to side with a little effort. If the play exceeds the permissible...

Checking the power steering fluid level
Place the vehicle on a horizontal surface. With the engine off, check the working fluid level and top up if necessary. Working fluid: ATF DEXROPf II or III. Fig. 5.4. Levels of "warm" and "cold" working fluid in the...

Checking the pressure of the power steering fluid
Connect the pressure gauge. Disconnect the discharge line from the pump body. Fig. 5.7. Pressure gauge for measuring the pressure of the hydraulic booster fluid Connect the pressure gauge as shown in Figure 5.7. Note:...

Checking the steering wheel effort
Note: Before performing the inspection, check the tire pressure, tire type and contact surface. Set the steering wheel to the center position. Remove the steering wheel cover. Start the engine and set it to idle speed....

Bleeding the power steering system
Check the level of working fluid in the tank. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it on stands. With the engine off, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. Lower the car. Start the engine and...

Steering Mechanism Components
The components of the steering mechanism are shown in Fig. 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15 Fig. 5.12. Components of the steering mechanism (part 1): 1 – steering wheel cover; 2 – steering wheel; 3 – side cover No.2 of the...

Precautions when working with the passive restraint system (SRS)
Warning! The Camry is equipped with a passive safety system, which includes a driver airbag, a front passenger airbag, a side airbag, and a side curtain airbag. Failure to perform maintenance work in the correct...

Removal the steering wheel and trim on the driver's side
The steering gear has a rotary control valve that directs fluid from the power steering pump to one side or the other of the piston in the steering rack. The piston and rack form an integral part of the steering gear....

Removal and checking the steering column
Fig. 5.26. Marks on the intermediate shaft and steering gear shaft Apply marks to the intermediate shaft and steering gear shaft (Fig. 5.26). Fig. 5.27. Intermediate shaft mounting bolts Loosen bolt A. Loosen bolt B and...

Checking and replacing the ignition lock cylinder
Check the locking mechanism. Make sure the steering wheel locking mechanism is working properly. Fig. 5.32. Removing the ignition lock cylinder Set the ignition key to the "ACC" position. Press the locking pin with a...

Assembly and installation of the steering column
Fig. 5.33. Installing the driven shaft into the steering column housing Using the expander, install the inner spring ring of the driven control shaft and install the driven shaft into the steering column housing (Fig....

Removal the power steering pump
Remove the right front wheel. Drain the power steering fluid. Remove the front fender guards. Remove the cooling fan and alternator belt. Disconnect the return hose. Note: Avoid getting working fluid on the alternator...

Checking the bypass valve
Unscrew the working fluid pressure sensor from the bypass valve. Fig. 5.44. Removing the bypass valve Unscrew the bypass valve and remove the gasket (Fig. 5.44). Fig. 5.45. Checking the bypass valve Flush the valve with...

Installing a Power Steering Pump
Install a new gasket and tighten the bypass valve. Fig. 5.46. Installation of the discharge pipeline Note: Install the discharge pipe stopper so that it contacts the front bracket as shown in Figure 5.46 and tighten the...

Possible steering malfunctions
Table 5.1. Possible malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination (power steering)

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