Steering Wheel And Steering Column: Inspection: Notes
- When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
- Check column bearings for damage and unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
- Check steering column lower shaft for deformation and breakage. Replace if necessary.
- When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L1
", "L2
" and "L3
".
- Steering column length "L 1
":
- 716.7 - 718.7 mm (28.22 - 28.30 in)
- Steering column lower shaft length "L 2
":
- 178 - 180 mm (7.01 - 7.09 in)
- Steering column upper joint length "L 3
":
- 430.7 - 432.7 mm (16.96 - 17.04 in)
If out of the specifications, replace steering column upper joint or steering column as an assembly.
- Steering column length "L 1
":