Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
- When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock with key.
- Remove combination switch.
- Install lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten the nut.
- 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
- 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 jacket tube for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary.
- When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L".
Steering column length "L": 542 - 544 mm (21.34 - 21.42 inch)
If out of the specifications, replace steering column as an assembly.
TILT MECHANISM
- After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.