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If a collision accident occurs or
severe impact is applied on the steering wheel, the
collision energy absorbing mechanism may have operated. Once
the mechanism has operated, it
will be inoperative even it has suffered no apparent damage.
Determine if the steering column
shaft can be reused by the following procedure. If the
collision energy absorbing mechanism
has already operated, replace the steering column shaft
assembly (Refer to ).
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If any excessive radial free play
on the steering wheel is found with the tilt lever in
the lock position, always replace the steering shaft
assembly.
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1.Remove the ignition key
cover, lower column cover, and upper column cover.
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2.Release the tilt lever
lock.
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3.Loosen the two upper
steering column mounting bolts by two turns.
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4.Hold the one-way capsules
as shown in the figure, and then try to rock them. If there
is a slack in either of the capsules, replace the steering
column shaft assembly (Refer to ).
caution |
- Be careful that nothing
is pinched between the one-way capsules
and the body.
- When the replacement, removal, or
installation of the steering column
shaft assembly
is performed, tighten the mounting bolt
of the one-way capsule side to the
specified torque
first.
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5.If no malfunction has been found after the
inspection, hand-tighten the steering column
mounting bolts, and then tighten them to the specified
torque. Tightening torque: 21 ± 3
N·m
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