Procedures

STEERING COLUMN

Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
- Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.
Rotating torque: Refer to "Steering Column Operating Range" Steering Column Operating Range.





- Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.
Steering column length (L): Refer to "Steering Column Length" Steering Column Length.





- Install the bracket and steering column housing so that the clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.
Mounting dimensions (A): Refer to "Steering Column Mounting Dimensions". Steering Column Mounting Dimensions

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to "Inspection" Inspection.





- Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating range (T), telescopic operating range (L) as shown in the figure.
Tilt operating range (T): Refer to "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range
Telescopic operating range (L): Refer to "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "Work Procedure" Work Procedure.