Steering Column Tilt Operation Check
- Set the steering wheel in the straight driving position, and loosen the tilt lever fully.
- Attach the spring scale to the highest point of the steering wheel, and set the tilting position at the lowest.
- Pull the spring scale straight up, and read the operation load during tilting.
- Attach the spring scale to the lowest point of the steering wheel.
- Pull the spring scale straight down, and read the operation load during tilting.
Tilting Load (Upward/Downward):
Standard: 68 N (7.0 kgf, 15 Ft.Lbs.) or below
- If the measurement is more than the specification, adjust the tilt lever preload (see Tilt Lever Preload Inspection ).