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Steering Column: Service and Repair






DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
[[A]] STEERING LOCK BRACKET/STEERING LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL





If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket side.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ UPPER BOOT/LOWER BOOT INSTALLATION





1. Assemble the upper and lower boots and the dust cover.

NOTE: Align the arrows on the upper and lower boots to the slit on the yokes in order to assemble.

]]B[[ STEERING LOCK CYLINDER/STEERING LOCK BRACKET/SPECIAL BOLT INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with new ones when the steering lock is installed.





1. When installing the steering lock cylinder and steering lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.