Steering Column
- Check each part of steering column for damage or other malfunctions. Replace entire steering column if any parts are damaged.
- Measure the length (L) as shown in illustration if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column if outside the specifications.NOTE: Electric steering column shown in illustration. Mechanical steering column similar.
Steering column length (L)
: Refer to Mechanical Steering Column (Mechanical steering column) or Electric Steering Column (Electric steering column)
- Measure steering column rotating torque using suitable tool. Replace steering column if outside the specification.
Rotating torque
: Refer to Steering Wheel .
- Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range (L 1
), (L 2
) as shown in illustration.NOTE: Electric steering column shown in illustration. Mechanical steering column similar.
Tilt operating range (L 1 )
: Refer to Electric Steering Column (Electric steering column) or Mechanical Steering Column (Mechanical steering column)
Telescopic operating range (L 2 )
: Refer to Electric Steering Column (Electric steering column) or Mechanical Steering Column (Mechanical steering column)