Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Disassembly and Reassembly

STEERING COLUMN





^ When installing steering column, finger tighten all lower bracket and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely. Do not apply undue stress to steering column.
^ When attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces cutout portion.






Disassembly and Assembly





^ When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock with key.
^ Install lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten the nut to specification.
25 - 34 Nm (2.5 - 3.5 kg.m, 18 - 25 ft. lbs.)
^ 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.