Steering Column: Service and Repair

Disassembly and Assembly





- When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock with key.
a. Install O-rings (1) before inserting shaft into jacket tube.
Ensure that rounded surface of snap ring faces toward bearing when snap ring is installed.
b. Install snap ring on upper shaft.





- Steering lock
a. Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate tool.
b. Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear type screw heads.





- After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.

Inspection





- When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a. Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
b. Check steering column lower shaft for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary.
- When the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check steering column length "L (1)" and steering column lower shaft length "L2" if it is not within specifications, replace steering column as an assembly.
Steering column length "L": 633 - 668 mm (24.92 - 26.30 inch)
Steering column lower shaft length "L (2)": 334.5 mm (13.17 inch)