Inspection [08/2014 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT PRELOAD
- Secure the steering column assembly in a vice using aluminum plates and a piece of cloth.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a Wooden Block *b Piece of Cloth NOTE:- Do not overtighten the vice, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.
- Support the steering column assembly with a wooden block or similar item to ensure that it does not fall.
- Using SST, turn the main shaft and measure the preload.
- SST: 09616-00011
Preload
Torque: 0.91 N*m (1.45 N*m (10 kgf*cm, 14 kgf*cm, 8 in.*lbf) 12 in.*lbf)
If the preload is not as specified, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
- Secure the steering column assembly in a vice using aluminum plates and a piece of cloth.
- INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the bushings.
- Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Bushing If the 2 bushings are installed improperly, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
- Check the 2 bushings for deformation and damage.
If the bushings are deformed or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
- Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
- Inspect the capsules.
- Check that the 2 capsules are securely installed to the steering column assembly as shown in the illustration.
Standard Dimension
A B 2 mm (0.0787 in.) 17 mm (0.669 in.) TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Capsule If the capsules are not positioned as specified, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
- Check the 2 capsules for deformation and damage.
If either of the capsules is deformed, loose, missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
- Check that the 2 capsules are securely installed to the steering column assembly as shown in the illustration.
- Inspect the bushings.