Overhaul

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

1. When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock with key.





2. Install lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten to 25 - 34 Nm (18 - 25 ft. lbs.).





3. Steering lock.
a. Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate tool.
b. Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear type screw heads.

INSPECTION
1. When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a. Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
b. Check steering column lower shaft for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary.





2. When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L1" and "L2".
Steering column length "L1": 630.7 mm (24.83 inch)
Steering column lower shaft length "L2": 323.7 mm (12.74 inch)
If out of the specifications, replace steering column as an assembly.





Tilt mechanism
After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.