Steering Column Assembly: Inspection: Inspection
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
- INSPECT PRELOAD
- Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
- Using SST, turn the main shaft and measure the preload.
- SST: 09616-00011
Preload (for Brush Type Motor)
Torque: 1.1 N*m (11 kgf*cm, 10 in.*lbf)
or less
Preload (for Brushless Type Motor)
Torque: 0.9 to 1.5 N*m (10 to 15 kgf*cm, 8 to 12 in.*lbf)
If the preload is not as specified, replace the power steering motor assembly or electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.
- INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the bushings.
- Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Bushing If the 2 bushings are installed improperly, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.
- Check the 2 bushings for deformation and damage.
If the bushings are deformed or damaged, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.
- Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
- Inspect the capsules.
- Check that the 2 capsules are securely installed to the steering column assembly as shown in the illustration.
Standard Dimension
A B 2 mm (0.0787 in.) 17 mm (0.669 in.) TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Capsule If the capsules are not positioned as specified, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.
- Check the 2 capsules for deformation and damage.
If either of the capsules is deformed, loose, missing or damaged, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.
- Check that the 2 capsules are securely installed to the steering column assembly as shown in the illustration.
- Inspect the bushings.