xeuxaz
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I have removed the steering wheel on a few 200s, and all it took was a few good tugs using both hands.
What have you done to your 200 Series this week?
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I have removed the steering wheel on a few 200s, and all it took was a few good tugs using both hands.
No. If it won’t pull off with some controlled force, get a dead blow hammer or a rubber mallet. Hold the steering wheel steady with one hand and give it a couple of whacks from behind (toward you) with the other. Change sides a few times. Should come right off.
Use some painters or masking tape to mark exactly where the wheel needs to go when you reinstall it.
@brices123 Also loosen the nut a few turns but leave it in place so the wheel doesn’t fly off before you’ve had a chance to mark/index it.
(Speaking from experience here)
Edit: AND! Be very careful with the clock spring once the wheel is off. There is a little window that shows a loop of the ribbon cable when it’s correct. If you get this one turn too far either direction you risk breaking the clock spring.
No, as others have said, loosen nut and a couple jerks and it's loose.
I suggest you do a test drive before you fully assemble the wheel, I marked mine and it was still off a spline.
I did a test drive to make sure and glad I did.
Changed the oil on this girl. It seem the younger they are the more high maintain. I counted 17 bolts that had to be removed (not including the drain plug or the filter), and a specialty tool is needed to remove the filter. Why is the plug at an angle so it shoots out all over the passenger tire and brakes. On the other hand my wife of 24 years didn't even notice I didn't ask her to be my valentine. I've only had this car since May of last year and every repair or maintenance make me glad I still have my 80. This car has turned me into a grumpy old man. 
Remember when a coke was a coke Remember when a land cruiser was easy to work on. On a positive note 
I built a ladder for the rear hatch a couple weeks earlier.
Remember when a coke was a coke Remember when a land cruiser was easy to work on. On a positive note I built a ladder for the rear hatch a couple weeks earlier. 
Sounds like you need a E&E Offroad Skid Plate and a Fumoto valve. When your valentine asks how much it is...just quote the price of the Fumoto and then mumble alot.Changed the oil on this girl. It seem the younger they are the more high maintain. I counted 17 bolts that had to be removed (not including the drain plug or the filter), and a specialty tool is needed to remove the filter. Why is the plug at an angle so it shoots out all over the passenger tire and brakes. On the other hand my wife of 24 years didn't even notice I didn't ask her to be my valentine. I've only had this car since May of last year and every repair or maintenance make me glad I still have my 80. This car has turned me into a grumpy old man.
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FrazzledHunter
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I use a fumoto valve and a clear hose on the sump. Agree the filter is a pain but so would any vehicle with skid plates. I happen to think the split design of the OEM skids make it a lot easier to access the filter.Changed the oil on this girl. It seem the younger they are the more high maintain. I counted 17 bolts that had to be removed (not including the drain plug or the filter), and a specialty tool is needed to remove the filter. Why is the plug at an angle so it shoots out all over the passenger tire and brakes. On the other hand my wife of 24 years didn't even notice I didn't ask her to be my valentine. I've only had this car since May of last year and every repair or maintenance make me glad I still have my 80. This car has turned me into a grumpy old man.
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That is one slick skid plate. Wish that was the kind of budget I was working with. Maybe down the road I justify one. Tires are next on my must do for this rig.
The fumoto valve looks like the ticket for a cleaner job. Thanks for the tip! The 100 has a skid plate with a little door to remove the filter, remove one bolt and loosen the other job done.
I felt that way first time I changed the oil. Now it’s like second nature. Even with removing the skid plate I’ve got it down to about 15 minutes from start to finish. One of the perks of bigger tires and/or a lift is you don’t have to jack the car up to change the oil. I did purchase a fumoto valve for the drain plug which cleans that end up.Changed the oil on this girl. It seem the younger they are the more high maintain. I counted 17 bolts that had to be removed (not including the drain plug or the filter), and a specialty tool is needed to remove the filter. Why is the plug at an angle so it shoots out all over the passenger tire and brakes. On the other hand my wife of 24 years didn't even notice I didn't ask her to be my valentine. I've only had this car since May of last year and every repair or maintenance make me glad I still have my 80. This car has turned me into a grumpy old man.
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Probably so it is better protected in case something hits the splash shields hard enough to make pan contact.
Had the same problem doing ours. Oil came out way harder than I was expecting and ricocheted off the drain pan and straight onto my chest. My kids learned some new words that day.Changed the oil on this girl. It seem the younger they are the more high maintain. I counted 17 bolts that had to be removed (not including the drain plug or the filter), and a specialty tool is needed to remove the filter. Why is the plug at an angle so it shoots out all over the passenger tire and brakes. On the other hand my wife of 24 years didn't even notice I didn't ask her to be my valentine. I've only had this car since May of last year and every repair or maintenance make me glad I still have my 80. This car has turned me into a grumpy old man.
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Same experience here. The Tundra prepared me and I had a Fumoto ready to install my first oil change. Not sure how you’d get to 17 bolts - I think I undo 2 10mm that attach the front bumper piece and maybe 5 12-mm holding that side of the skid plate… it’s quick work with a small impact driver and a short extension.
FrazzledHunter
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I know, I know. I had a 100.
Strongly considering a BudBuilt front skid for our 200 for the oil filter door more than the needed protection.
Stock splash shields come off in under a minute with a battery impact, I’ve timed it. Reinstalling doesn’t take much longer.
That’s some serious $$/hour
That’s some serious $$/hour
It's a luxury purchase for sure, and at my mileage it's only twice a year process. But it's an awkward procedure on my back in my driveway, with different size bolts, that is in my opinion an unnecessary annoyance when Toyota gave us a filter window on the 100.
I guess aftermarket skids plates with an access door(s) does not necessarily prevent all this oil splashing onto the same and making a big old mess…
Clearly a Fumitomo or Valvomax (seems their design is more robust) needs to be part of that although you may give up some “flushing action” in the process. Should be fine though as the 3UR FE after initial break in should be particle free anyways.
Clearly a Fumitomo or Valvomax (seems their design is more robust) needs to be part of that although you may give up some “flushing action” in the process. Should be fine though as the 3UR FE after initial break in should be particle free anyways.
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Its fair and I think we all felt this way when learning the car. Once you buy into what it is, it's a non-issue. As @bloc points, it's trivial and quick. 1/4" impact and nut drivers.
Its fair and I think we all felt this way when learning the car. Once you buy into what it is, it's a non-issue. As @bloc points, it's trivial and quick. 1/4" impact and nut drivers.