T100 Pickup 2WD L4-2.7L (3RZ-FE) (1994)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Removal
1.
Disable airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information.
2.
Position front wheels straight ahead.
3.
Using suitable wrench, remove steering wheel pad attaching screws.
4.
Pull steering pad rearward, then disconnect airbag electrical connector.
5.
Place installation alignment marks on steering wheel and main shaft.
6.
Using tool No. 09213-31021 or equivalent, remove steering wheel.
7.
Remove spiral cable from combination switch.
Installation
Fig. 55 Spiral Cable Alignment
1.
Ensure front wheel are positioned straight forward.
2.
Turn spiral cable counter by hand in counterclockwise direction until cable becomes difficult to turn.
3.
Rotate spiral cable about 2-1/2 turns to align the red mark, Fig. 55. The spiral cable will rotate about 2-1/2 turns to either left or right of center.
4.
Align steering wheel and main shaft mate marks, then install steering wheel attaching nut. Torque nut to 25 ft. lb.
5.
Connect airbag electrical connector.
6.
Install steering wheel pad, torque attaching Torx screws to 65 inch lbs.
7.
Ensure steering wheel center point, then install battery ground cable. Rearm airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information.