Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Toyota PriusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Steering System
- Steering System
- Troubleshooting
- Steering Wheel
- Tilt Steering Column
- Components
- Removal
- Step 1 - Remove Steering Wheel Pad
- Step 2 - Remove Steering Wheel
- Step 3 - Remove Lower Instrument Finish Panel
- Step 4 - Remove Upper & Lower Column Covers
- Step 5 - Remove Combination Switch With Spiral Cable
- Step 6 - Remove Spiral Cable
- Step 7 - Disconnect Transmission Control Cable
- Step 8 - Remove Shift Lever Assembly
- Step 9 - Disconnect Column Hole Cover
- Step 10 - Remove Shift Lock Computer Sub-Assembly
- Step 11 - Disconnect No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Step 12 - Remove Instrument Finish Panel
- Step 13 - Remove Steering Column Assembly
- Step 14 - Remove No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Step 15 - Remove Sliding Yoke
- Step 17 - Remove Main Shaft Lower Dust Seal
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Reassembly
- Installation
- Step 1 - Install Main Shaft Lower Dust Seal
- Step 3 - Install Sliding Yoke
- Step 4 - Install No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Step 5 - Install Steering Column Assembly
- Step 6 - Install Instrument Finish Panel
- Step 7 - Connect No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Step 8 - Install Shift Lock Computer Sub-Assembly
- Step 9 - Connect Column Hole Cover
- Step 10 - Install Shift Lever Assembly
- Step 11 - Connect Transmission Control Cable
- Step 12 - Install Spiral Cable
- Step 13 - Install Combination Switch With Spiral Cable
- Step 14 - Install Upper & Lower Column Covers
- Step 15 - Install Lower Instrument Finish Panel
- Step 16 - Center Spiral Cable
- Step 17 - Install Steering Wheel
- Step 18 - Install Steering Wheel Pad
- Step 20 - Perform Calibration Of Torque Sensor Zero Point
- Electric Power Steering Gear
- Components
- Removal
- Notes
- Step 2 - Remove steering wheel pad
- Step 3 - Remove Steering Wheel
- Step 5 - Disconnect Tie Rod Ends
- Step 6 - Disconnect Stabilizer Bar
- Step 7 - Disconnect Lower Suspension Arm From Lower Ball Joint
- Step 8 - Disconnect 2 Connectors & EMPS Bracket
- Step 9 - Disconnect No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Step 10 - Disconnect Torque Rod
- Step 11 - Remove Suspension Member & Electric Power Steering Gear Assembly
- Step 12 - Remove Electric Power Steering Gear Assembly
- Disassembly
- Reassembly
- Installation
- Step 1 - Install Electric Power Steering Gear Assembly
- Step 2 - Install Suspension Member & Electric Power Steering Gear Assembly
- Step 3 - Connect Torque Rod
- Step 4 - Connect EMPS Bracket & 2 Connectors
- Step 5 - Connect Lower Suspension Arm To Lower Ball Joint
- Step 6 - Connect Stabilizer Bar
- Step 7 - Connect No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
- Step 8 - Connect Tie Rod Ends
- Step 9 - Place Front Wheels Facing Straight Ahead
- Step 10 - Center Spiral Cable
- Step 11 - Install Steering Wheel
- Step 13 - Torque Steering Wheel Set Nut
- Step 14 - Install Steering Wheel Pad
- Step 16 - Perform Calibration Of Torque Sensor Zero Point
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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