Car steering Toyota Camry 3 (XV30)

Steering — general information
To reduce the force applied to the steering wheel to turn it, hydraulic power steering is installed on cars. As an additional force, a high-pressure fluid is used, which is supplied to the working cylinders located on...

Energy absorbing mechanism
Pic. 5.2. The principle of operation of the energy-absorbing mechanism Energy absorbing mechanism (pic. 5.2) mainly consists of bottom bracket, energy absorbing plate, tear-off bracket, deformable main shaft and...

Steering wheel play check
Pic. 5.3. Scheme for checking the steering wheel play With the vehicle stationary, with the wheels in the straight ahead position, move the steering wheel from side to side with a little effort. If the play exceeds the...

Checking the level of hydraulic booster fluid
Install the car on a horizontal plane. With the engine off, check the fluid level and top up if necessary. Working fluid: ATF DEXROPf II or III. Pic. 5.4. Levels «warm» and «cold» hydraulic fluid reservoir Note. If the...

Checking the pressure of the working fluid of the hydraulic booster
Connect a pressure gauge. Disconnect the discharge line from the pump housing. Pic. 5.7. Manometer for measuring the pressure of the working fluid of the hydraulic booster Connect the pressure gauge as shown in figure...

Steering wheel force check
Note. Before checking, 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 the idle speed. Pic. 5.11....

Bleeding the power steering system
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. With the engine off, turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. Lower the car. Start the engine and set the idle...

Steering Gear Components
The components of the steering mechanism are shown in fig. 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15 Pic. 5.12. Steering Gear Components (part 1): 1 – an overlay of a steering wheel; 2 – a steering wheel; 3 - side cover No. 2 of the...

Precautions when working with the passive safety system (SRS)
Attention! The Camry is equipped with a passive safety system that includes a driver airbag, a front passenger airbag, a side airbag and a side curtain airbag. Violation of the sequence of maintenance work can lead to...

Removing the steering wheel and trim from 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 steering rack piston. The piston and rack are one integral part of the steering gear. The rack...

Removing and checking the steering column
Pic. 5.26. Labels on the intermediate shaft and steering shaft Mark the intermediate shaft and steering shaft (pic. 5.26). Pic. 5.27. Intermediate shaft mounting bolts Remove bolt A. Remove bolt B and remove...

Checking and replacing the ignition lock cylinder
Check the locking mechanism. Check that the steering wheel lock mechanism is working properly. Pic. 5.32. Removing the ignition lock cylinder Set the ignition key to position «ACC». Press the locking pin with a thin rod...

Assembly and installation of the steering column
Pic. 5.33. Installation of the driven shaft in the steering column housing Using an expander, install the inner spring ring of the driven control shaft and install the driven shaft into the steering column housing (pic....

Removing the power steering pump
Remove the right front wheel. Drain the power steering fluid. Remove the protective aprons of the front fender. Remove the cooling fan and alternator belt. Disconnect the return hose. Note. Avoid getting fluid on the...

Bypass valve check
Unscrew the fluid pressure sensor from the bypass valve. Pic. 5.44. Bypass valve removal Unscrew the bypass valve and remove the gasket (pic. 5.44). Pic. 5.45. Bypass valve check Flush the valve with working fluid and...

Installing the power steering pump
Install a new gasket and tighten the relief valve. Pic. 5.46. Installation of the discharge pipeline Note. Install the pressure line stopper so that it touches the front bracket, as shown in Figure 5.46, and tighten the...

Possible steering problems
Table 5.1. Possible malfunctions, their causes and remedies (power steering)