Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly
- When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock with key.





- Install lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten the nut to specification.
: 25 - 34 Nm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft. lbs.)
- Steering lock





a. Break self-shear type screws using a drill or other appropriate tool.





b. Install self-shear type screws, then tighten until heads break off.

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





- If the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check dimension "L". If it is not within specification, replace steering column as an assembly.
Column length "L": 863.1 - 864.7 mm (33.980 - 34.043 inch)

TILT MECHANISM





After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.