Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

Inspection
^ When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a) Check column bearings for damage and unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.





b) Check steering column lower shaft for deformation and breakage. Replace if necessary.
^ When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L1", "L2" and "L3".
Steering column length "L1": 716.7 - 718.7 mm (28.22 - 28.30 inch)
Steering column lower shaft length "L2": 178 - 180 mm (7.01 - 7.09 inch)





Steering column upper joint length "L3": 430.7 - 432.7 mm (16.96 - 17.04 inch)

If out of the specifications, replace steering column upper joint or steering column as an assembly.

TILT MECHANISM





After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.