Steering Column: Inspection

STEERING COLUMN 

• Check each part of steering column for damage or other malfunctions. Replace entire steering column if any parts are damaged.
• Check length (L) as shown below, if vehicle has been involved in a collision. Replace steering column if column length is outside specification.

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  Steering column length (L)

  : Refer to Steering Column .

• Measure steering column rotating torque using suitable tool (A). Replace steering column if rotating torque is outside specification.

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  Rotating torque

  : Refer to Steering Column .

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range (L1), (L2) as shown, below.

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  Tilt operating range (L1)	: Refer to Steering Column .
  Telescopic operating range (L2)	: Refer to Steering Column .

LOWER JOINT 

1. Check each part of lower joint for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
2. Check length (L) of lower joint as shown below, if vehicle has been involved in a collision.

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   Lower joint length (L)

   : Refer to Lower Joint Length .