Lock Lever Inspection/Adjustment

Lock Lever Inspection/Adjustment
1. Move the lock lever (A) from the loosened position to the locked position three to five times. With the lock lever in the loosened position measure the lock lever preload at 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the lock lever.





2. If the measurement is out of the specification, adjust the preload using the following procedures.
^ Loosen the lock lever, and set the steering column to the neutral position.
^ Remove the 6 mm lock bolt (B), and remove the stop (C). Be careful not to loosen the lock lever when installing the stop or tightening the 6 mm lock bolt.
^ Adjust the preload by turning the tilt lock bolt (D) left or right.
^ Pull up the lock lever to the uppermost position, and install the stop. Check the preload again. If the measurement is still out of specification, repeat the above procedures to adjust.