Steering Column: Service and Repair

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the side panel and lower panel.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration, noting the following steps.
1. Install in the reverse order of removal indicated in the illustration, noting the following steps.

Steering Wheel Removal Note (3)

CAUTION: Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.

1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.





2. Remove the steering wheel by using a suitable pull

Steering Lock Removal Note (13)





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 component.

Steering Lock Installation Note (13)
1. Install the steering lock component 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.

CAUTION: Do not apply shock in the axial direction of the shaft. The column will collapse.

Steering Shaft Component and Universal Joint Installation Note (7 & 8)
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 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 Installation Note (3)
1. Before installing the steering wheel, adjust the clock spring.
2. Install the steering wheel with the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.

STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION (7)
Note the following and replace the steering shaft if necessary.
1. Column bushing damage.





2. Column bearing damage.





3. Steering shaft length.

Length: 492.0 - 495.0 mm (19.37 - 19.49 inch).





4. Tilt operation.
a. Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from the unlock position to lock position.
b. Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.

STEERING LOCK INSPECTION(13)





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.