STEERING COLUMN  STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY  INSPECTION  


PROCEDURE

Hide 1.INSPECT PRELOAD

a.
C269254C03
2.302,1.313 2.594,1.313 false 2.313,1.521 2.469,1.521 false 2.313,1.75 2.469,1.75 2.469,1.75 2.469,1.323 false 0.917,0.979 1.271,0.979 false 2.635,1.25 2.948,1.406 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 0.729,0.917 1.042,1.073 0.313,0.156 10 false *a
*a Cloth
*b Wooden Block


Secure the steering column assembly in a vise using aluminum plates, cloths and wooden blocks.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.



b.
C269997C01
1.875,1.031 2.552,1.031 true 2.615,0.958 3.073,1.156 0.458,0.198 10 SST

Using SST and a torque wrench, turn the steering main shaft at a constant rate of approximately 1 revolution every 4 seconds and measure the preload.

SST
09616-00011  

Preload:

0.8 to 1.4 N*m (8 to 14 kgf*cm, 7 to 12 in.*lbf)


HINT:

If the preload is not as specified, replace the power steering motor assembly or electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.



Hide 2.INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

a.
C269256

Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

HINT:

If the bushings are deformed, missing or damaged, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.



b.
C269977C02
1.177,0.573 1.354,0.573 false 2.708,0.573 2.885,0.573 false 1.396,0.51 1.708,0.667 0.313,0.156 10 *1 2.917,0.51 3.229,0.667 0.313,0.156 10 *1 0.885,1.01 1.198,1.167 0.313,0.156 10 *a 2.438,1.031 2.75,1.188 0.313,0.156 10 *b
*1 Capsule
*a OK
*b NG


Check that the 2 capsules are securely installed to the electric power steering column sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

If the capsules are deformed, damaged or misaligned, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.



Hide 3.INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)

a.

Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when the key is removed.


b.

Check that the steering lock mechanism is deactivated when the key is inserted and turned to the ACC position.

HINT:

If there are any abnormalities, replace the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly and upper steering column bracket assembly.