Unit Inspection
- Check that the aluminum capsule (a) is securely installed to the column assembly steering without play.
Specification:
Length L between the column assembly steering and aluminum capsule
5 mm (0.67 in) or more
- Check that the bushing (a) is not disconnected, deformed, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
- Check the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.
- Measure the overall length of the column assembly steering jacket.
Standard: Overall length L of the jacket
Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized)
238 mm (9.37 in) or more
- Check the rotational resistance.
- Using the ST and a torque wrench, measure the rotational resistance of the column assembly steering.
Preparation tool:
ST: STEERING WORM BEARING ADJUSTING SOCKET (09616-00020)
Service limit:
Rotational resistance: 1.75 N.m (0.18 kgf-m, 1.31 ft-lb) or less
- Using the ST and a torque wrench, measure the rotational resistance of the column assembly steering.
- Measure the overall length of the column assembly steering jacket.