Disassembly and Assembly
CAUTION:
With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.
DISASSEMBLY
- Remove bolt and bracket (LH/RH) from steering column assembly.
- Remove nut, bolts and coupling assembly from steering column assembly.
- Remove the bolt from the upper joint, then remove the upper joint from the steering column assembly.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
- Tighten nuts and bolts to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
When the steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check as follows:
- Check the steering column for the following:
- Damage to the column tube or bearings
- Wear around the seal edges
- Corrosion or pitting around the seal sliding area
Replace the steering column as an assembly (if necessary).
CAUTION:- Do not exert any axial load or impact to the steering column.
- Replace the column if it is depleted of grease, worn, damaged, or if any scratches or coating separation is present on the shaft seal area.
- If the vehicle has been in a collision, or if noises are heard coming from the steering column, check column length. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly.
Steering column length (L) : Refer to Steering Column . - Check the tilt device for proper operation range.
Tilt range (A) : Refer to Steering Column .