Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
REMOVALSteering Wheel
Caution: Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.
Remove the steering wheel by using a suitable puller.
Steering Lock
1. Use a chisel and a hammer to make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts.
2. Remove the bolts by using a screwdriver.
3. Remove the steering lock assembly.
INSPECTION
Steering Shaft Assembly
Note The following and replace the steering shaft assembly
if necessary.
1. Column bushing damage
2. Column bearing damage
3. Steering Shaft Length
Length: 492.0-495.0 mm (19.37-19.49 in)
4. Tilt Operation
(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
(2) Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
Steering Lock (ATX)
Verify that the cable connector does not move when the key is in the LOCK position and that it moves freely with the key in other positions.
INSTALLATION
Steering Lock
1. Install the steering lock assembly on the jacket.
2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.
3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.
Steering Shaft Assembly and Universal Joint
Caution: Do not apply the shock in the axial direction of the shaft.
1. Tighten bolts A, B and C.
2. Tighten bolt D with the steering shaft at its upper most tilt position.
3. The paint must be visible after tightening the bolt D.
4. After installation, lightly tap the lower bracket at the E point shown by using a hammer to verify correct installation.
Steering Wheel
Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.