Steering Column: Testing and Inspection

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 jacket tube for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary. When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L".


Steering column length "L":................................542 - 544 mm (21.34 - 21.42 inch)

If out of the specifications, replace steering column as an assembly.