Steering Column: Inspection

HOLE COVER SEAL, HOLE COVER AND LOWER JOINT 

Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column and lower shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.

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 the illustration if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column if outside the specifications.

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  NOTE: Electric steering column shown in the 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 (L1), (L2) as shown in the illustration.

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  NOTE: Electric steering column shown in the illustration. Mechanical steering column similar.

  Tilt operating range (L1)	: Refer to Electric Steering Column  (Electric steering column) or Mechanical Steering Column  (Mechanical steering column)
  Telescopic operating range (L2)	: Refer to Electric Steering Column  (Electric steering column) or Mechanical Steering Column  (Mechanical steering column)