Steering Column Component Installation Note

CAUTION:

If the steering column is installed, Install It according to the procedure to prevent damage to intermediate shaft that could result if the steering column is installed in the incorrect order.
Always lock the adjusting lever to prevent damage to the steering column. In addition, do not unlock the adjusting lever until after the steering column installation is completed.

Verify that the adjusting lever of the steering column component is locked.

Fig 1: Checking Adjusting Lever Of Steering Column Component Correct Locked
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Temporarily install the steering column component to the dashboard member using nuts A and B.

Fig 2: Steering Column Component To Dashboard Member Using Nuts
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Tighten the nuts in the order of nut A and nut B.

Fig 3: Steering Column Component Nuts
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Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear (pinion), which were placed before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.

Fig 4: Aligning Alignment Marks On Steering Column And Steering Gear (Pinion)
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Insert the intermediate shaft into the steering gear (pinion) to the position shown in the figure below, and tighten it using a new joint bolt.

Fig 5: Inserting Intermediate Shaft Into Steering Gear (Pinion)

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