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: ST-3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.
Rotating torque: 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 : 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: 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. Inspection.





- Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating range (T), telescopic operating range (L) as shown in the figure.
T: Steering Column Operating Range.


L: 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).