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Inspection
 
 
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the following items and replace, if necessary.
  • Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
  • Measure steering column rotating torque using a preload gauge (commercial service tool) (A). Replace steering column assembly if the rotating torque is outside the standard.
    Rotating torque: Refer to Steering Column.
  • Measure the length “L” shown in the figure, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if “L” is outside the standard.
    Steering column length (L): Refer to Steering Column.
    caution
    • Before completing this measurement, the steering column must be at the telescopic minimum length.
    • Do not unlock the tilt and telescopic adjustment lever if the steering column assembly is removed from the vehicle.
    • First reinstall the column, move to telescopic min, then complete the measurement.
 
 
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check the following items and replace, if necessary.
  • Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
  • Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range “T”, “L” as shown in the figure.
    Tilt operating range (T): Refer to Steering Column.
    Telescopic operating range (L): Refer to Steering Column.
  • Unlock the tilt and telescopic adjustment lever, move steering column up and down smoothly without any catching or noise.
  • After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to the left and right stops.
  • Make sure the number of turns is the same from the straight-forward position to left and right stops.
  • Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.
  • Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise, or excessive steering effort.
  • Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning torque, and front wheel turning angle.
    • Steering wheel play: Refer to Inspection.
    • Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning torque, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to Inspection.
  • Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Work Procedure.