Steering Column Component Installation Note

CAUTION:

• If the steering column is installed, install it according to the procedure to prevent damage to intermediate shaft that could result if the steering column is installed in the incorrect order.
• Always lock the adjusting lever to prevent damage to the steering column. In addition, do not unlock the adjusting lever until after the steering column installation is completed.

1. Verify that the adjusting lever of the steering column component is locked.

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2. Temporarily install the steering column component to the dashboard member using nuts A and B.

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3. Tighten the nuts in the order of nut A and nut B.
   Fig 1: Steering Column Component Nuts With Torque Specification

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4. Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear (pinion), which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.

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5. Insert the intermediate shaft into the steering gear (pinion) to the position shown in the figure, and tighten it using a new joint bolt.

Fig 2: Steering Gear (Pinion) Joint Bolt With Torque Specification

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