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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 check the steering shaft
assembly.
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1.Remove the lower and upper
column covers (Refer to ).
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2.
caution |
Do not release the tilt lever
until the steering column
has been installed to complete this inspection
procedure. Confirm that the tilt position is
uppermost position.
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Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock
position.
note |
If not, place the tilt lever
in the lock position.
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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 capsule,
and then try to rock them. If there is a slack in either of
the capsules, replace the steering column shaft assembly
(Refer to ).
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Installing a new steering
column shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in
the lock position.
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5.
caution |
- Be careful that nothing
is pinched between the one-way capsules
and the body.
- Do not release the tilt lever until the
steering column has been installed to
complete
this inspection procedure.
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If no problem is found during the inspection,
tighten the steering column mounting bolts
(Refer to ).
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