FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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With Electric Motor





STEERING COLUMN


WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
- Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.

Rotating torque : Refer to ST-44, "Steering Column Operating
Range". Steering Column Operating Range






- Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.

L : Refer to ST-44, "Steering Column Length". Steering Column Length






- Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below.
Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.

A : Refer to ST-44, "Steering Column Mounting Dimensions".
Steering Column Mounting Dimensions


INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to Inspection.





- Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating range (T), telescopic operating range (L) as shown in the figure.

T : Refer to ST-44, "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range

L : Refer to ST-44, "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range