Steering Column Inspection: Inspection

Check of Tilting Force 

1. Check of Tilting Force

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   1. Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead driving position, and fully loosen the lock lever. 2. Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the highest point of the steering wheel, and tilt the steering column to the lowest position. 3. Pull the spring scale straight up, and read the force required to move the steering column. 4. Attach the spring scale to the lowest point of the steering wheel. 5. Pull the spring scale straight down, and read the force required to move the steering column. 6. If the measurement is higher than the specified, replace the steering column.

   Tilting force (upward/downward):
   Standard:	70 N (7.1 kgf, 15.7 lbf) max.

   Check of Telescoping Force 

2. Check of Telescoping Force

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   1. Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead driving position, and fully loosen the lock lever. 2. Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the center point of the steering wheel as shown. 3. Pull the spring scale, and read the force required to move the steering column during telescoping out. 4. If the measurement is higher than specified, replace the steering column.

   Telescoping force:
   Standard:	90 N (9.2 kgf, 20.2 lbf) max.

   Check of Lock Lever Force 

3. Check of Lock Lever Force

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   1. Move the lock lever (A) from the loosened position to the locked position three to five times, then release the lock lever. Adjust the steering column to the center tilt position and also to the full telescopic out position, and hold the steering wheel. 2. Using a commercially available push-pull gauge, push up the lock lever 20 mm (0.79 in) in from its end, and measure the force required to move the lock lever. 3. If the measurement is higher than specified, replace the steering column.

   Lock lever force:
   Standard:	77 N (7.9 kgf, 17.3 lbf) max.

   Steering Column Inspect 

4. Steering Column/EPS Control Unit - Remove
5. Steering Column - Inspect

   1. Check these items:

   • Check the column shaft bearing (A) for play and proper movement. If bearing is noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering column/EPS control unit.
   • Check the steering joint bearings (B) for play and proper movement. If any bearing is noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering shaft.
   • Check the tilt mechanism for movement and damage.
   • Check the telescopic mechanism for movement and damage.
   • Check the guide plate (C) for distortion or breakage. If there is distortion or breakage, replace the steering column/EPS control unit.
   • Check the absorbing plate (D) for distortion or breakage. If there is distortion or breakage, replace the steering column/EPS control unit.
   • Apply multipurpose grease to the steering column.
     NOTE:

     Do not use silicone grease.

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6. Steering Column/EPS Control Unit - Install