5002Q–01
F16015
Steering Wheel
Masking Tape
Steering Column
Upper Cover
F16016
Steering Wheel
Masking
Tape
Steering Column
Upper Cover
Marked Line
F16017
Steering Wheel
Steering Column
Upper Cover
Marked Line
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STEERING COLUMN
STEERING SYSTEM
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2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
REPAIR
1.
STEERING OFF CENTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
(a)
Inspect steering wheel off center.
(1)
Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering
wheel and steering column upper cover.
(2)
Drive the vehicle in a straight line for 100 meters at
a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), and hold the
steering wheel to maintain the course.
(3)
Draw a line on the masking tape as shown in the il-
lustration.
(4)
Turn the steering wheel to its straight position.
HINT:
Refer to the upper surface of the steering wheel, steering spoke
and SRS airbag line for the straight position.
(5)
Draw a new line on the masking tape or the steering
wheel as shown in the illustration.
(6)
Measure the distance between the 2 lines on the
masking tape of the steering wheel.