Remove Steering Column: Notes
WARNING:
- If the steering mechanism is turned from lock to lock continuously or the steering rack terminal limit is reached repeatedly, such high-load steering action increases the temperature of the steering column (to approx.85°C {185°F}), causing severe burns. Be careful when handling the steering column.
CAUTION:
- When handling the steering column, do not release the adjuster lever lock except when it is securely attached to the dashboard member. Releasing the adjuster lever lock when it is not assembled may damage the steering column and other parts. (Without electric tilt/telescopic)
- If the intermediate shaft is connected to the steering gear (pinion) before installing the steering column to the dashboard member, the weight of the steering column could cause damage to the intermediate shaft slider/bush/yoke. Always perform the procedure according to the appropriate service information(s) .
- A new steering column is shipped with it set to the position for delivery. Maintain this condition until the steering column is completely installed to the dashboard member so as to avoid damage during transportation and installation.
- When removing/installing the steering column, keep the wiring harness away from the steering column installation area so as to prevent the steering column from being caught in the wiring harness and damaged.
NOTE:
- When installing the replacement part, do not rotate the steering shaft until the installation is completed.
- Remove using the procedure shown in the figure.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Step | Part name | Applicable condition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiring harness clip | With electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 2 | Tilt motor connector | With electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 3 | Telescopic motor connector | With electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 4 | Electric tilt/telescopic unit connector | With electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 5 | Bolt | - | - | 9.5 N.m {95 kgf.cm, 82 in.lbf} |
| 6 | Bracket | - | - | - |
| 7 | Joint bolt | - | Replacement part | 29 N.m {2.95 kgf.m, 21.4 ft.lbf} |
| 8 | Intermediate shaft component (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COMPONENT CONNECTION NOTE ) |
- | - | - |
| 9 | Nut | - | - | 20.5 N.m {2.1 kgf.m, 15.1 ft.lbf} |
| 10 | Nut | - | - | 20.5 N.m {2.1 kgf.m, 15.1 ft.lbf} |
| 11 | Steering column component | - | - | - |
| 12 | Electric tilt/telescopic unit (See ELECTRIC TILT TELESCOPIC UNIT INSTALLATION NOTE ) |
Without electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 13 | Nut | With electric tilt/telescopic | - | 9.5 N.m {95 kgf.cm, 82 in.lbf} |
| 14 | Bracket | With electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 15 | Spring nut (See SPRING AND NUT INSTALLATION NOTE ) |
Without electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |
| 16 | Spring nut (See SPRING AND NUT INSTALLATION NOTE ) |
With electric tilt/telescopic | - | - |