Steering Column Component Installation Note
CAUTION:
- Always lock the adjuster lever. Otherwise, the steering column component could be damaged. In addition, do not release the lock of the adjuster lever until the steering column component installation is completed.
- When installing the steering column component, follow the procedure. Otherwise, it could damage the intermediate shaft.
- Verify that the adjust lever of the steering column is locked.
- Temporarily install the steering column component to the dashboard member using bolt and nuts.
- Tighten the nuts.
- Tighten the bolt.
- Align the intermediate shaft with the alignment marks on the intermediate shaft and steering gear (pinion) made before removing the intermediate shaft and install the intermediate shaft.
- Insert the intermediate shaft into the steering gear (pinion) to the position shown in the figure and tighten it using a new joint bolt.