uHu
Bridgeburner
Does this help:
DIY: Telescoping Column Motor Removal/Repair (2 Viewers)
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Actually yes! I had checked the FSM as well, but didn't notice that the power tilt/tele page was farther down. Thanks for calling this out. It appears that clip is attached to the nut on the telescoping shaft. I could have sworn I checked that, but I'll have to look again. In any case, thanks for the call out @uHu!
Just a heads up that on a 2002 LX 470, owner's manual shows the tilt/telescope fuse to be #50 in the fuse panel at the driver's side foot panel (North American model) but it also shows that same fuse as controlling the the SRS system. So pulling the fuse to disable the tilt/telescope will likely also disable the airbags.
I did both today - telescoping and tilt motors. It was a pain in the balls though, wouldn't want to do that again. Took me over half a day. Always some cable that won't unplug or some bolt that is difficult to get to and won't unscrew or screw back in.
I bought my motors from Amayama, shipped from Dubai, since Impex didn't have them in stock. Got skinned by customs though, so next time I will think twice about going the same way and look for alternatives.
Anyway, if anyone has questions about the whole process - I can help.
I bought my motors from Amayama, shipped from Dubai, since Impex didn't have them in stock. Got skinned by customs though, so next time I will think twice about going the same way and look for alternatives.
Anyway, if anyone has questions about the whole process - I can help.
a_traut_man
SILVER Star
Too lazy to read through the thread, what were the part numbers and what year?
This is on my short list and I keep putting it off
89231-60022 - Tilt motor
89232-60022 - Telescopic motor
My year is 2001, I just plugged my VIN on Amayama and this is what I was given.
Were you able to figure out a way to "Grease" the steering column bushing? I noticed that the original grease hardens over time and I think the restriction of movement is what causes the telescoping motor to burn out.
When I took the old motor out, I pulled the wheel manually all the way out, cleaned off the old grease and applied new all the way around. That did improve the movement somewhat, but I'm not sure if that will be enough. This is what I used:
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
There is a Toyota grease kit, grease and syringe, just for this service. I'll try to find mine later today and post it for you.
FWIW, there are two other grease points in that diagram.
Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Trying to avoid creating a new thread and hope someone can help me out. Has anyone ever tried to clean up the threads on the tilt motor hole for the spindle? Was taking out my old motor today and noticed that threads are destroyed in one section, now I can't get the new motor back in straight, wants to crossthread when it gets about halfway.
Trying to figure out the dimensions on that hole or i'll just have to buy this part and replace it I suppose.
Trying to figure out the dimensions on that hole or i'll just have to buy this part and replace it I suppose.
heli-coil might work. available on amazon (not in us, so no post).
After having completely removed my steering column and disassembling to renew the grease I will try to summarise what I should have done instead to hopefully make your experience less of a ball drag.
After disassembling the column, I discovered that my grease was in good condition and that all I had to do was loosen off the two steering column bush tensioners, this will reduce the force applied to the column which will help a weak/old motor to move the column again.
Below is a picture of the bush tensioner screws, with the telescoping bar disconnected, I backed them off about 3mm to the point I was able to move the steering column by hand, you will need to find some 16mm washers/shims to space them out correctly so they don't fall out; there is a plate that blocks access to the screws which will need to be removed.
These bushes are what the tensioners are pushing against the column.
Note. Loosening of the bush tensioners should not be required if you are replacing the motor. You may have to disassemble to replace your grease instead along with ensuring that the telescoping rod is greased too.
Note 2. After regreasing (I used CV grease), reassembling the column and with the adjusting rod disconnected I was unable to physically move the column when the steering column bushes were fully tightened; I think that this is by design and that the motors, when new, are really strong.
Shout out to @HDJ100inSpain for identifying column grease issues on post #102
Shout out to @SebM who mentioned the tension springs on post #181
Shout out to @RebusKnebus for identifying that the motor should be operating within and not to the mechanical limits on post #191
I hope this helps somebody.
After disassembling the column, I discovered that my grease was in good condition and that all I had to do was loosen off the two steering column bush tensioners, this will reduce the force applied to the column which will help a weak/old motor to move the column again.
Below is a picture of the bush tensioner screws, with the telescoping bar disconnected, I backed them off about 3mm to the point I was able to move the steering column by hand, you will need to find some 16mm washers/shims to space them out correctly so they don't fall out; there is a plate that blocks access to the screws which will need to be removed.
These bushes are what the tensioners are pushing against the column.
Note. Loosening of the bush tensioners should not be required if you are replacing the motor. You may have to disassemble to replace your grease instead along with ensuring that the telescoping rod is greased too.
Note 2. After regreasing (I used CV grease), reassembling the column and with the adjusting rod disconnected I was unable to physically move the column when the steering column bushes were fully tightened; I think that this is by design and that the motors, when new, are really strong.
Shout out to @HDJ100inSpain for identifying column grease issues on post #102
Shout out to @SebM who mentioned the tension springs on post #181
Shout out to @RebusKnebus for identifying that the motor should be operating within and not to the mechanical limits on post #191
I hope this helps somebody.
