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Steering Column: Inspection

  1. Check joint cover for cracks or damage. Check shaft length. Measure length of entire shaft. See STEERING SHAFT LENGTH table.
    STEERING SHAFT LENGTH

    Application In. (mm)
    Starion 28.62 (727.0)
    Montero 30.86-30.95 (784.0-786.0)
    Pickup
    RWD
    Manual Steering 29.45-29.53 (748.0-750.0)
    Power Steering 29.33-29.41 (745.0-747.0)
    4WD 30.86-30.95 (784.0-786.0)
  2. On Pickup, check steering shaft-to-column bearing clearance. Clearance should be .0004-.0020" (.010-.050 mm). Check steering coupling for damage.
  3. On Montero and 4WD Pickup, check upper and lower "U" joints for play or sticking. Check upper and lower boots and dust cover for damage.
  4. On all models, check steering shaft runout using a dial indicator. Runout must not exceed .020" (.50 mm). Check tilt bracket for deformation or cracks. Check collapsible tube for damage.
  5. Holding lower end of steering shaft, move upper shaft to check for free play between upper and lower shaft splines. Check upper and lower column bearings for wear or damage.
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