Inspection After Removal
- Check if there is something wrong with jacket tube of steering column assembly and collar etc. And then if they are damaged, replace with new one.
- If vehicle has a collision light shocked, check column length "L" as shown in the figure. Then if it is out of the specified value, replace with new one.
Steering column length "L": 572 mm (22.52 in)
- Check the turning torque of steering column with preload gauge (SST). If it is out of the specified value, repair it or replace with new one.
Turning torque : 0 - 0.2 N.m (0 - 0.021 kg-m, 0 - 1 in-lb)