Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Refer to the illustration when servicing, noting the following:
1. When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock with key.





- Install lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten the nut to 25 - 34 Nm (18 - 25 ft. lbs.).
2. When servicing the steering lock:





a. Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate tool.
b. Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear type screw heads.

Tilt Mechanism





- After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.

INSPECTION
1. When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a. Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
b. Check steering column lower shaft for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary.





2. When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check steering column lengths "L1", "L2" and "L3".
Steering column length L1: 700.3 - 704.3 mm (27.57 - 27.73 inch)
Steering column lower shaft length L2: 178 - 180 mm (7.01 - 7.09 inch)





Upper Shaft Length L3: 430.7 - 432.7 mm (16.96 - 17.04 inch)
- If it is not within specifications, replace steering column upper joint or column as an assembly.