Steering Wheel Replacement

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*PLEASE READ VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION*
In this video, we show you how to remove and replace the steering wheel on a 3rd Generation Toyota 4runner. The techniques and safety precautions we use would also help for other make and model vehicles. As a result of us troubleshooting a problem with the cruise control after the steering wheel swap, you also learn how to replace the cruise control switch.
When we were replacing the cruise control switch, it didn't occur to us at the time, but the spring with the plate that we removed so we could replace the switch was obviously for the horn function.
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**Here's the related Torque Specs:
Steering Wheel Set Nut - 25 ft-lbf
Steering Wheel Pad Torx Screws - 78 in-lbf

[@jammystarfish]

I just replaced the torn up steering wheel on my 1999 4Runner with a clean one I found on eBay. I would never have tried this job without the detailed help you provided here. Thank you for this video!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome! It's great to know our video enabled you to get the job done.

[@8953147]

Thank you brother Tim for your Firefighter efforts!! Great video as always.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Brother Jake. Glad you like the video.

[@Sami-bc9iv]

Good job. I leveraged this video and your other "steering play fix" video to change both my steering wheel and intermediate steering column shaft.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Sami. I saw your other comment in the steering play fix video. It's great to hear our videos are helping you fix your rig and save you lots of money.

[@Cheesycook]

Awesome! My 11 year old is working on his 98 4runner and the steering wheel is wrecked. After watching this I snagged him a used wheel on eBay. Thank you!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's cool that you got your son a vehicle at such a young age and even cooler that he's wrenching on it. Thanks for the comment and Happy Wrenching!

[@scraigjohnson]

This video made the R&R of my steering wheel a piece of cake, Thanks Timmy!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Great to hear Craig. You're very welcome.

[@conradwilson2136]

Since you seem to be one of the only mechanics that seems to care about the FSM or torque specs I thought I'd pass on a tip from my experience in aviation mechanics. No matter what anyone says extensions do not affect torque as they do not change the moment arm of the wrench. If you are using a crowsfoot or similar tool that extends the wrench's overall length it would, but it could be assumed that your torque was correct!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for sharing this Conrad. I appreciate it.

[@israelrodriguez6986]

Wow, thts great news Tim! I'm happy for you and ur new 4runner. Seems like it came with everything!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Israel Rodriguez Thanks Israel. A 5 speed manual would have been cool but I actually like auto transmissions.

[@Tabooza]

Tim your channel is great for 3rd gen owners. Just pick mine up last week. I'm in SoCal and believe I got a hell of a deal. 97 limited 4x4 with rear locker paint is starting to fade but it does drive great. I have to change my steering wheel aswell I can see the metal circle of the steering wheel lol it's like someone took a bite off it lol.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Daniel, welcome to the 3rd Gen Club. Have fun fixing up your rig. If you have questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask. Happy Wrenching!

[@SW-Video]

Thanks for this video Tim! It really made a difference.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Bob. Glad it helped you out.

[@mutejosh]

Stellar stuff! Thank you Tim!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Joshua. Glad you like the video.

[@onielperezfernandez1355]

I will!!. I even started watching your channel before I owned a Toyota 4 Runner. It is the truck I always wanted to owned. I did an online research for almost a year until I found it!!. I drove more than six hours for it. I wish I could have a 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser as well!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Welcome to the 3rd Gen Club!

[@biff1tannen]

Great video Timmy. Thanks from Norway😎

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video my Norwegian friend.

[@Leino26]

Congratulations!! You did well buying your new used rig!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Leino26 Thanks! Lots of modifications coming for this new used rig. Stay tuned!

[@timursaadak6637]

Thanks Timmy! It was very helpful

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome. Glad our video helped you out.

[@nonipaulette4520]

Thanks from Canada's Northwest Territories!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Ehh!

[@froygaray1092]

Good stuff! Thanx Tim 👍🏼

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Froy Garay Thanks and you’re very welcome.

[@thedeadsealion]

Sweet. New favorite channel

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for being a fan of our channel.

[@n8dawg520]

Only time torque has to be re-calculated is if the extension changes length from the handle (making the wrench longer or shorter). Any time your using a straight extension there is no adjustment needed.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's the same I've heard regarding using a torque wrench.

[@paulbouverette503]

thanks for your time, great vid

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're very welcome Paul.

[@brianvinh7777]

Thank you, well explained

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Brian. Glad you like the video.

[@GYoung-dk5of]

The only issue i had with the video is that we didnt get to see Sean-Shawn go beast mode on grammas steering wheel !! LOL Great video as always gentlemen !!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I've seen Sean do it at a PickNPull. He gets all excited when he finds a nice steering wheel so maybe that gets the adrenaline flowing and gives him extra strength.

[@GYoung-dk5of]

Congrats of the new runner Timmahhhh!! Enjoy that E locker brotha!!! And the power seats and the leather upholstery and the 135,000 mile engine and tranny!! That's just ridonkulous : )

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Brother! I'm going to Mod the shit out of it so stay tuned for lots of videos involving this rig.

[@ozzymartinez3820]

Thank you. Used this video to swap my 1st gen tacoma

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You're welcome Ozzy. Glad our video helped you out.

[@ozzymartinez3820]

@@TimmyTheToolman i legit finished maybe 15 min ago. Thanks!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@ozzymartinez3820 You're welcome Bro!

[@amerycapl5447]

Like always. Very good movie. :)

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@josezambrana5773]

Excellent very explanatory video, for me it is a perfect manual to change the steering wheel of my Toyota by myself. One question: how can I remove the bearing from the steering wheel shaft? Is it necessary to use any additional tools to remove and put a new bearing?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Not sure. I'm guessing the shaft would have to be removed and the bearing pressed off.

[@GXKid06]

Yes

[@genxiong2695]

I'm attempting to do this but not sure if it's better to wrap the wheel or get a used one. I've seen wraps and they look OEM. Will have to take the airbag out to make the wrap look clean.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Maybe try the wrap first if the product is affordable. If it doesn't turn out as nice as you hoped, then you can look for a nice replacement at your local wrecking yards.

[@michaelbaldwin7156]

Tim, I sure love your videos. I have a 1998 SR5 4 runner. It has almost 300k on it and the bottom of the front seat is ripped and does not look good. I have looked everywhere for the original cloth and there is none. My interior color is a brown or tan dash and the seats are looks like gray. Do you know anywhere that I could find a drivers seat, a seat bottom or just the fabric from the seat bottom? If you knew where one is please let me know. Also, the black on the steering wheel is worn off where you put your finger to turn the car. Do you know if there is a paint that will paint leather gloss black? My steering wheel is as bad as the one you took off around the rim except it does not have a tear on it. I have a steering wheel cover over it but where it doesn't cover, I need to paint it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Mike, glad you like our videos. The best way to deal with worn out seat bottoms and worn out steering wheels is to find a replacement at an auto wreckers like PickNPull. But, if you don't have a lot of auto wreckers in your area like we do in the California Bay Area, that makes it difficult. I don't have any idea where you could find fabric to match your interior. I also don't know what paint you would choose to paint the leather your steering wheel. My guess is you'd need some sort of dye. Maybe pose your interior fabric and steering wheel paint question on T4R.org in the 3rd Gen section. There's a lot of very knowledgeable and helpful people on there that might be able to steer you in the right direction. Good luck!

[@fortis619]

I’ve been trying to purchase a 3rd gen 4Runner since I only own a Tacoma but god lord the prices for a 3rd gen 4 runner are insane here in SoCal , either way another good informative video Tim

[@TimmyTheToolman]

fortis619 You noticed the prices are insane too for the California market. I can't believe what people are asking. I just wonder if people are giving them anywhere close to what they are asking. I literally looked on Craigslist everyday for over a year to find this one.

[@OceansideCreations]

Timmy The Toolman I really would like to know what you ended up paying. I am seriously jaw dropped with prices. Something like that would easily fetch for 12k in my area.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I paid $6500.

[@OceansideCreations]

Timmy The Toolman That is a ridiculously good deal. You need to give us a walk around!! I'm glad you got your hands on it. It shall be well taken care of going forward.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

When we make another video with my rig, I'll do a little walk around of it. It's in pretty good shape. Last week I replaced the radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses, fan clutch, thermostat and all the fluids. I also added an external trans cooler. I still need to do a rear axle seal job because I saw the previous owner paid for a seal to be replaced but they didn't do anything else. I pulled the ABS sensor and saw that gear oil is getting past the seal so I'm going to do it right and replace the bearings and other associated parts. I'll also need to do the valve cover gaskets because those are leaking as well. So, I've got my work cut out for me to get it up to snuff. Luckily I know how to do all this myself. We're going to be making videos of the lift I'm installing, front and rear bumpers, winch, skids and rock rails. I've got all this stuff on order. I've spent more money on modifications than the rig cost me. This modification stuff gets expensive really quick but I figured I was going to go all out if I did it. Luckily I can work overtime to afford all this stuff. This rig is going to be my off-road adventure rig and I'm going to keep my other one stock for road trips and as a daily driver.

[@SplitRing]

The trick to keeping your teeth is to thread the nut back on a few turns. When the wheel pops free, it gets stopped almost immediately

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks for the tip.

[@clover7359]

Can you replace the steering wheel with another Toyota steering wheel, say from a 2005 highlander? Will the connectors for the airbag, horn, and and cruise control be the same?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

There are some that are compatible. Sean has put one from a Lexus in his 3rd Gen. Don't know about the Highlander though.

[@alexmozingo8972]

Would I need to reset the clock spring even if my wiring for the cruise control is still the same as my new steering wheel?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You just want to make sure the clock spring is centered. If you didn't mess with it while you have the steering wheel off, you don't have to worry about it.

[@ndeeeed]

I have a 1997 4 Runner and I really am not a fan of the two spoke steering wheel. I did notice that I like the design of the 1998 and was thinking of going to a junkyard and Picking up a four spoke like yours

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You should do it. If you don't have a puller, you can yank it off with some force. Sean has done it many times. Just be careful not to pull the steering wheel right in your face and bust your nose.

[@ndeeeed]

Timmy The Toolman I went to my local junkyard today to go see how much the steering wheel would cost and surprisingly it is on 20$. However they do not sell the airbag that comes with it. So trying to find that airbag might be pricey.

[@lukeneave]

Awesome video !!! Where did you get your manual from ?? Cheers

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you like the video Luke. I found the 2 volume FSM set for sale on Ebay. Currently, they seem to be selling in the neighborhood of $150.

[@unkGUAM]

8:26 😂🤣 It took me a few minutes to refocus

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I don't get what was funny at that timestamp, but I'm glad we could be entertaining to you.

[@hsbashraf7907]

Awesome videos. On my Land Cruiser 2001 model HDJ101 . The cruise control cannot be setup above 110kmp/h. Also there is a continuous beep when driving above 110kph. Do you know how to fix it

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We have not heard of this problem, so we don't know how you could fix it. Asking this question on a Toyota forum like IH8Mud or a Toyota Land Cruiser Facebook group will probably be your best bet to find a solution to your problem. Good luck!

[@georgeguzman9290]

Hey Timmy , I recently bought a 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5 , the airbags had been deployed and I fixed the drivers side but I am having trouble replacing the passenger side . I already removed the glove box and all of the 10 mm bolts. And I have removed the two 12 mm bolts on the bottom part of the airbag that hold the air bag down. I am struggling to take out both of the 10 mm bolts ( one on each side) on the top part of the airbag. I don’t have easy access because the rest of the dashboard is covering the two bolts. What can I do to take the airbag out or access those two bolts? Thanks Timmy .

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey George, I wish I could help you out with this but replacing a passenger side air bag is something I don't have experience with. Maybe post this question on T4R.org and somebody will have the answer for you.

[@georgeguzman9290]

Timmy The Toolman Thanks for the advice and the link Timmy ,and I wanted to say that as a multiple 3rd gen owner, you have helped me save a lot of money and thanks for that , keep up the good work !🤘🤘🤘🤘💪👌!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@georgeguzman9290 You're welcome George and it's great to hear you're saving yourself lots of money doing your own wrenching with the help of our videos.

[@TheKapplebee]

I bet its hand lotion that killed that wheel! It's is evil on whatever interior! I've seen buttons discolor too from it! Great vid! Now my question is can I pull the wheel off my straight driving/no pulling on my 01 that has a slight crooked wheel and make it closer? It has been that way since I bought it in 03 and I never really gave it much thought or cared to fix it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

kapple17 It might work to straighten out your steering wheel. If you're one spline off, you'll end up centered. If you're less than one spline off or more than one spline off, it won't work to perfectly center your wheel. You do want to make sure your clock spring is centered if you try this though. The clock spring should be able to turn 2.5 turns to the left and 2.5 turns to the right. An alignment shop should be able to center your steering wheel by making adjustments to the outer tie rods and still keep the toe correct.

[@TheKapplebee]

Thanks Timmy!!!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

kapple17 You're welcome.

[@juddbrown1505]

Tim ! I noticed your dash has the same brake light on that mine has . I’ve recently done the tundra brake upgrade , and everything is to spec and works as should. Except that pesky light . What’s the fix ?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Judd, are you saying your brake light is lit up after the job? You're not talking about the parking brake light, correct?

[@juddbrown1505]

Timmy The Toolman yes ! Parking brake isn’t on .

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@juddbrown1505 There's two reasons why that light will come on. One is the parking brake is still on and the other is because your brake fluid is low. Is your brake fluid level topped off to the full mark?

[@connorlong9210]

Currently trying to find a replacement wheel for 98 4Runner. Does anyone know if the replacement wheel has to be off of another 98 4Runner? Been getting mixed answers from different people and different wrecking yards. Some say I can get one off of any 4Runner from 1996-2000. Others say off a 4Runner from 1996-2002. Some have said it might be possible to get one off a Tacoma or Camry of similar year. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Connor Long the replacement wheel can be from a 96-2002.. or like you said even from a Toyota camry or Tacoma or even a Lexus! If you get a wheel that’s not a 98-2002, you’ll need to grab the airbag too. As you saw in this video, if you want your cruise control to work, you may need to swap over the cruise control switch like we did

[@connorlong9210]

Timmy The Toolman Thanks so much for the quick response! Really enjoying watching all the work you've done to your 4Runner. Making me want to start making more upgrades to mine! Thanks again!!

[@kevon241]

When I drive I hear a rattling sound in the steering column when I drive over bumps or railroad tracks and I'm hearing a creaking sound when I'm turning. What could be the problem?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It could be the slip joint in your steering column or tilt ball play. We have a video fixing both! Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqSyoaedpcumnsk

[@BenScorpi0]

This video help me alot. My 98 corolla steering wheel was like the old one you have but I feel in love with the 2001 corolla steering wheel. The airbag ports are different and they cant connect I'm stuck on solution. Got any suggestion. I was trying to research if I can snip the wire and re-wire it but no luck.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

BenScorpi0 do you get an airbag light on the dash?

[@BenScorpi0]

@@TimmyTheToolman yes I do

[@TimmyTheToolman]

BenScorpi0 you might want to try to get the clock spring from that same year corolla you took the wheel from.

[@BenScorpi0]

@@TimmyTheToolman oh I never thought of that. It's probably difficult now because I got at a junkyard but i have to look around now if any pop up a similar in the junkyard. Thank you

[@TimmyTheToolman]

BenScorpi0 go on eBay but look at the connector in the picture to make sure it will be compatible rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173906734320

[@kadenespinoza2261]

If I swapped in a 1st generation Limited Tundra/Sequoia steering wheel into my 2004 Tacoma, would it be possible to make the steering wheel controls work? I have the factory head unit.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Kaden Espinoza unlikely. You’ll need a stereo that can accept the connection from the steering controls.

[@kadenespinoza2261]

Timmy The Toolman I was thinking of swapping in this oem Toyota Unit (pt546-52150). It’s from a newer Toyota Yaris. Is there a wiring harness I could get to connect the new steering wheel to that head unit?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@kadenespinoza2261 Don't know Kaden. This is untrodden territory. Maybe you could ask this question on a Toyota forum like T4R.org and get a answer to your question.

[@Nikolasto77]

I changed my steering wheel but now when I drive on a straight road my steering wheel is crooked. Will an alignment shop fix this or do I have to remove the steering wheel again and reinstall? Thanks.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I'd take off the steering wheel and get it straight. Have the wheels pointing straight ahead, remove the steering wheel and put it back on where it looks straight. Done deal!

[@Nikolasto77]

@@TimmyTheToolman Thank you so much!

[@JJ78n]

You should do a video on the steering column slip joint mod. On how to take the play knocking noise out by welding or pinning.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

JJ78n That would be a good video and we'll probaly make it at some point.

[@JJ78n]

Timmy The Toolman I'm doing the mod on both of my 4runners tomorrow. Since I don't weld I will be doing it the roll pin way. My Instagram is @instajefferson I will try to take a few pictures.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Ok, sounds good. I was thinking I'd take mine to a welder I know and take as little apart as possible to get the welding done. I understand you don't have to pull the whole unit out like that guy shows in his write-up.

[@JJ78n]

Timmy The Toolman Yeah one of the write ups has the whole steering column out and the other has just the steering wheel and shaft.

[@canadian4runner330]

Hey Tim! I mentioned to you elsewhere when I replaced my steering rack my wheel was off by about 90°. Can I just pull the wheel like this and put it back in straight and reset the clock spring? Instead of dealing with the rag joint (which is seized and won't go up. I'd have to disconnect the rack bolts in order to spin the top half of the rag joint. Hopefully this is possible!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Jesse, now that I've have experience pulling a steering wheel and understand how the clock spring works, you could definitely straighten your steering wheel this way. Get your front wheels pointing straight ahead first. Pull the steering wheel, recenter the clock spring (2.5 turns to the left and 2.5 turns to the right) and put the steering back on. The steering wheel might not come out perfectly straight but you'll definitely get it closer than it was. From the video, you can see that one spline tooth on the steering shaft can make a pretty big adjustment of the steering wheel. Any fine adjustment of the steering wheel is going to have to take place at the outer tie rods. Next time you get an alignment, make sure you tell them you want the steering wheel re-centered. Let me know how it goes.

[@canadian4runner330]

Timmy The Toolman well the alignment shop re centered the wheel and got it pretty nicely aligned again! Its probably one tooth to the right based off this video and at full right I can feel a lot of tension on the clock spring. I'll probably pull the wheel, move it one tooth and it'll be perfect and re center the clock spring and it'll be perfect! Thanks a lot!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Ok, let me know how it goes with pulling the steering wheel.

[@waltertang9303]

@@TimmyTheToolman Hey Timmy, I did this replacement and now my wheel is one degree to the left. I didn’t do the clock spring reset. By reading this comment I’m assuming it will correct it? I tried pulling steering wheel off without the puller. Then when I put on the new one it was off by a tiny bit, barely noticeable. Did I mess up the steering by pulling super hard? It didn’t come off btw. I had to go get a puller from Autozone. It is veering to the left more than when I put it on. I pulled so hard I thought I was gonna break the steering wheel. Crazy how it didn’t budge but when I used the puller it came off sooooo easy. Made me feel weak af haha.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@waltertang9303 I doubt you could mess up the steering by pulling on the steering wheel. You should have been able to get the replacement one back in the same position as the old one. If the steering wheel is off, that's because you're probably off one spline.

[@protacodan3800]

Looked this up because I need to swap steering angle sensor, wish you had needed to go deeper into the column. Do you guys do side work? I’m local. Thanks for the info.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

What do you need help with? We are open to doing work for people if it means we can get a new video out of it. - Sean

[@protacodan3800]

@@TimmyTheToolman 2017 Tacoma did a bunch of front end work now I can not clear or recalibrate steering angle sensor. You could use for video if you want. I’ll buy parts, whatever is needed.

[@protacodan3800]

@@TimmyTheToolman I also have a Marlin Crawler Taco box to install. 2nd transfer case

[@protacodan3800]

@@TimmyTheToolman you can film. I have steering angle sensor issue I also have a Marlin Crawler taco box transfer case to install

[@jaypark2265]

I got this steering wheel installed at a shop today and now my alignment is off. Do I need to fix the alignment now or re-install? The shop says that I just need to fix the alignment. When it was installed, I was told the grooves/teeth in the circular part didn’t fit correctly.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Was the steering wheel the right steering wheel for your vehicle?

[@jaypark2265]

Timmy The Toolman Yes it is

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@jaypark2265 Well Jay, that means they did the job wrong then. If the steering wheel they pulled off was straight, that means they should have been able to get the replacement one on and leave you with a properly aligned steering wheel. To tell you to get an alignment because they are incompetent is total bullshit. But, this fix is easy. Start off with your wheels pointing straight ahead, remove the steering wheel like we show in the video and put it back on the splines of the steering shaft straight, like the idiot mechanics should have done in the first place and put it back together. If you don't have the necessary tools to do this, take it back to the shop and demand that they remove the steering wheel and put it back on straight.

[@jaypark2265]

Timmy The Toolman thank you

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@jaypark2265 You're welcome.

[@jameshaliday1929]

nice vid very good and safety is everyones job its why I looked, hey how about a 1988 landcruiser with upgraded engine the JZ6 is that the supra staight six woo hoo. cheers james

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Are you suggesting we do that engine swap?

[@MinhBui-ni1by]

Can’t wait for you to go ballz to the wall off roading mods

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I've already spent a ton of money on a lift, front and rear bumpers, skids, rock rails, and a winch. Videos will be made of all the installs. I'll be doing lighting at some point too.

[@MinhBui-ni1by]

Time for Tim to get a welder! Woo hoo!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Welding is really an art and it takes time to get good at it. Maybe one day. For now, I'll pay somebody who's already very good and makes strong and pretty welds.

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

I’m ready to see her put in action

[@jordancrockerlv7489]

Hahaha love Happy Gilmore! Lol

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Glad you appreciate our humor.

[@whitehistorymonth3563]

It's very easy to pull a steering wheel off by hand. Just loosen the bolt a little bit so that way when it comes loose it doesn't hit you in the face you think people would automatically figure this out

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Em Dee Em Dee yep it is! Give it a couple good yanks back towards you OR hold the wheel at different positions and twist it back and forth then yank it a little after. Keep the 19mm bolt on the threads loose so it doesn’t hit you in the face once you yank it loose. But, sometimes you need to learn the hard way Em’ deeeeeeeeeee

[@THECHARLIE1900]

M8X1.25 Bolt, how long are the Bolts

[@TimmyTheToolman]

THECHARLIE1900 The bolts are 100mm long.

[@THECHARLIE1900]

Thanks

[@GYoung-dk5of]

My theory is....... gramma had a lil dog that just pawed the living shit out of that steering wheel while gramma was playing bingo and getting her colored blue : )

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's a good theory.

[@BigBluePile]

Extentions do not effect torque. Extending your lever arm absolutely will though (torque adaptors/crows feet). Even deflecting a few degrees won't change target torque..... But what if you do use a torque adapter but at 90⁰ to the torque wrench....? 🤔

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hmmm, I think they do at some level from my personal experience. Take for example the situation when I've strung together several 1/2" impact extensions together to get to transmission bell housing bolts. I hook up my impact gun, pull the trigger and it fails at breaking free the bolt. Take a similar sized bolt that is torqued to the same spec and attack it with the socket attached directly to the gun, it it spins it off with ease. The only thing that changed was the extensions. So, if it's a single short extension, I tend to agree with you. The longer the extension gets, and especially if you have to string together 2 or more extensions, the torque you're able to apply changes drastically.

[@BigBluePile]

@@TimmyTheToolman indeed. However, if you had a 5 foot long socket in the same situation on a impact gun it would work just fine. Unless you're using a complete setup of impact extensions with an impact wobbly on an impact you probably won't get those bolt broke free. All that slop! If you use that stack of extensions with a long breaker bar and take advantage of that torsional spring it'll pop loose easy peezy! But how awkward would that be!! 🤣

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@BigBluePile On the occasions I was using wobble extensions and the impact failed, I did either break them free with a bit 1/2" ratchet or a medium sized breaker bar.

[@BigBluePile]

@@TimmyTheToolman cheers! 🍻 Thanks for the chat!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@BigBluePile Yeah, my pleasure. Come back anytime.

[@krizzo]

The unique thing that has to be removed to get access to the cruse control switch was the horn switch.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I knew it wouldn't be long before somebody called me out on this. While I was editing the video, I realized how obvious it was that the spring mechanism was for the horn function. I guess sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake. I did already put this fact in the video description so at least people wouldn't think I'm too tarded.

[@krizzo]

I should have read the description before commenting. You were more focused on getting the switch replaced, it's easier for me to reason when I'm not talking and can focus think what is the reason for that. I was just watching multiple videos of yours while doing some programming. Really enjoy them, they are well made and very detailed. Usually end up watching multiple ones to see how the 4runner is put together. I recently bought a 99 limited, need to find time to do the timing belt and radiator, the parts are just sitting in boxes currently.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Well, I don't think most people read the video descriptions but I wish they would because we often put valuable information in there like torque values, part numbers, links to special tools we used and helpful tips to make the job easier. I've also started to "Pin" a comment when I have something important to add that I think will be helpful to the viewer. You were right about your assessment about me being focused on getting the switch replaced. We shot that footage right after we got done with a test drive and finding out my cruise control wasn't working. I was pretty sure swapping the switches was going to work but I just wanted to get that switch replaced as soon as possible and do another test drive to see that my cruise control was working again. I'm glad you like the videos we've been making. For the timing belt, just be ready to have to pull the harmonic balancer off with a puller and same for the timing gear. Some people are lucky and they come right off. Having a puller available and the correct size bolts will make the job go much smoother so you don't have to run out and find that stuff in the middle of the repair. We put a lot of information in the video description so definitely read through it. Also, make sure you use the technique of getting the belt on in Part 2. Backing off the tensioner bolts so the belt slips on easier is the way to go. While doing the timing belt job and radiator replacement, consider adding an external trans cooler because that would be the smart time to do it. If you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to ask. Happy Wrenching!

[@krizzo]

Timmy The Toolman that's how I found your Channel timing belt replacement videos. Yours was the best one. If I'm going to do a job I read the descriptions of your videos as they are very helpful. Thanks for spending the time writing then up. Good idea on pinning a comment allowing others to see it right away since KZbin collapses the descriptions.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

We try really hard to give people the most accurate information available so their chances of success are better. I do like the pinned comment for the reason you stated. I think there's a very low percentage of people that bother reading the video description. A lot of the questions people ask me would have been answered if they just read the video description. When you get around to doing the Timing Belt job, let me know how it goes for you. Happy Wrenching!

[@pitbullpowers]

Ya could of just ripped off the old leather and rewrapped it.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I sort of think that would be a lot of work. Easier to get a nice used one and just swap it out.

[@servant4473]

You said the n word. Wow!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

What are you talking about Terry.

[@XYourBest]

what? Necrophilia? there are a ton of words that start with n.