STEERING SHAFT INSPECTION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Driver-side lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Inspect the steering column bearing for looseness and damage.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the steering column. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Verify that the bracket surface shown in the figure is further towards the rear of the vehicle than the capsule surface.

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•  If the bracket surface is further towards the front of the vehicle than the capsule surface, replace the steering column component. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Note

•  If the bracket surface is further towards the front of the vehicle than the capsule surface, the impact absorbing mechanism of the steering column will operate, therefore it will be necessary to replace the steering column component.