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Without Electric Motor





STEERING COLUMN


WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
- Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.

Standard
Rotating torque : Refer to "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range






- Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.

Standard
L : Refer to "Steering Column Length". Steering Column Length





- Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below.
Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.

Standard
A : Refer to "Steering Column Mounting Dimensions". Steering Column Mounting Dimensions


INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to Procedures.





- Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating range (L1), telescopic operating range (L2) as shown in the figure.

Standard
L1 : Refer to "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range

L2 : Refer to "Steering Column Operating Range". Steering Column Operating Range