Steering Column Installation Note

CAUTION:

Always lock the tilt lever to prevent damage to the steering column. In addition, do not unlock the tilt lever until the steering column installation is completed.
If the steering column is installed, install it according to the procedure to prevent damage to intermediate shaft that could result if the steering column is installed in the incorrect order.

Verify that the tilt lever of the steering column is locked.

Fig 1: Locking Steering Column With Tilt Lever
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Install the clip to the steering column.
Temporarily install the steering column to the dashboard member using nuts A and B.

Fig 2: Installing Steering Column To Dashboard Member
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Tighten the nuts in the order of nut A and nut B.

Fig 3: Installing Steering Column Nuts
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Install the intermediate shaft (upper) with the alignment marks on the intermediate shaft (upper) and the clip, which were marked before removing the steering column, aligned.

Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Marks On Intermediate Shaft (Upper) And Clip
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NOTE:
- When replacing the steering column with a new one, place an alignment mark on the new part in the same position as the removed steering column.
Fig 5: Identifying Alignment Marks On Steering Column
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Verify that the semicircular shape of the clip and U-shape groove of the steering column matches and joint bolt B can be inserted.

Fig 6: Inserting Joint Bolt C To Steering Column
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Install the joint bolt B.