INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check that the steering wheel turns smoothly to the left and right locks.
- Check that the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to the left and right locks.
- Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when driving straight ahead.
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INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
When the steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check as follows
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- Check the steering column for the following: Damage to the column tube or bearings Wear around the seal edges Corrosion or pitting around the seal sliding area Replace the steering column as an assembly, if necessary. CAUTION: Do not exert any axial load or impact to the steering column. Replace the column if it is depleted of grease, worn, damaged, or if any scratches or coating separation is present on the shaft seal area.
- If the vehicle has been in a collision, or if noises are heard coming from the steering column, check column length "L1" and "L2" as shown. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly. Steering column length L1: 165.1 mm (6.500 in) L2: 258.0 mm (10.16 in)
- Check the tilt device for proper operation range. Range "A": 73.8 mm (2.906 in)
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| CAUTION | Secure the gear housing assembly with a vise. Use copper plates or equivalent to prevent it from being damaged. Do not grip the cylinder with a vise. Before performing disassembly, clean the gear housing assembly. Be careful not to allow any cleaner to contact the discharge and return port connectors. |