Unit Inspection
- Check the aluminum capsules (A) for looseness.
- 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 steering column assembly jacket.
Standard: Overall length L of the jacket
Tilt and telescopic column (measure while minimized)
234 mm (9.21 in) or more
- Check the steering wheel deflection in axial and vertical directions.
Specification:
Axial deflection A (deflection of steering wheel)
Less than 6 mm (0.24 in)
Vertical deflection L (runout of steering wheel)
Less than 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Measure the overall length of the steering column assembly jacket.