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Procedures





STEERING COLUMN


Inspection and Adjustment


ADJUSTMENT BEFORE REMOVAL
Adjust neutral position of 4WAS front actuator. (With 4WAS) Work Procedure (Pattern 1).

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.





- Measure steering column rotating torque using a preload gauge
(A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.

Rotating torque : Refer to 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 Steering Column Length.






- Install the bracket and steering column housing 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 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 torque, and front wheel turning angle. Procedures.





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

T : Refer to Steering Column Operating Range.
L : Refer to Steering Column Operating Range.

- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. (Without 4WAS)
Work Procedure.
- Adjust neutral position of 4WAS front actuator. (With 4WAS) Work Procedure (Pattern 2).