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 loosen the lock lever fully. 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 as an assembly.

   Tilting force (upward/downward):
   Standard:	69 N (7.0 kgf, 15.5 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 loosen the lock lever fully. 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 as an assembly.

   Telescoping force:
   Standard:	106 N (10.8 kgf, 23.8 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 10 mm (0.39 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 as an assembly.

   Lock lever force:
   Standard:	82 N (8.4 kgf, 18.4 lbf) max.

   Steering Column Inspect 

4. Steering Column - Inspect

   1. Check these items:

   • Check the column shaft bearing (A) for play and proper movement. If the bearing is noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering column as an assembly.
   • Check the steering joint bearings (B) for play and proper movement. If any bearing are noisy or has excessive play, replace the steering column as an assembly.
   • Check the tilt and telescopic mechanism for movement and damage.
   • Check the lower shaft (C) for smooth movement. If the lower shaft separates from the upper shaft, slip it into the upper shaft by aligning the marks .
   • Apply multipurpose grease to the steering column.

     NOTE:  Do not use silicone grease.

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