FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Without Electric Motor





STEERING COLUMN


WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are.
- 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 Length".
Steering Column Length






- 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 there are.
- 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 "L", "T" as shown in the figure.

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

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