Steering Column Inspection: Inspection

How to use this service information .

1. Tilting Force - Check

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead driving position, and loosen the lock lever fully.

   2. Pull the spring scale, and read the force required to move the steering column.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Spring Scale

   Measure Directions 

   Position	Direction
   b	Upward
   c	Downward

   Specifications 

   Position	Standard Value
   d	Highest Point	69 N (15.5 lbf) max.
   e	Lowest Point

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the steering column .
2. Telescoping Force - Check

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Set the steering wheel in the straight ahead driving position, and loosen the lock lever fully.

   2. Pull the spring scale, and read the force required to move the steering column during telescoping out.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   a	Spring Scale

   Specifications 

   Position	Standard Value
   b	Center Point	106 N (23.8 lbf) max.

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the steering column .
3. Lock Lever Force - Check

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Move the lock lever (a) from the loosened position to the locked position three to five times, then release the lock lever. Adjust the steering column to the center tilt position and also to the full telescopic out position, and hold the steering wheel.

   2. Push the lock lever measure point (b), and measure the force required to move the lock lever.

   Tool Details 

   Name
   Push-pull Gauge

   Measure Point 

   Position	Specification
   b	15 mm (0.59 in) from the lock lever end

   Specifications 

   Standard Value
   62.5 N (14.1 lbf) max.

   Result 

   • If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the steering column .
4. Steering Column - Inspect

   Preconditions 

   • Steering Column Removed

   Procedure/Specifications 

   • Check these items:
   • • -

       Check the tilt and telescopic mechanism for movement and damage.

     • -

       Check the following parts.

   Steering Column Check Items 

   Check Location	Component	Normal Conditions
   a	Column Shaft Bearing	No excessive play Smooth movement No abnormal noise
   b	Steering Joint Bearing	No clearance Smooth movement No abnormal noise
   c	Slide Shaft	Smooth movement in and out

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   Result 

   • If it is abnormal, replace the steering column.