Page 3025 of 4087
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
SR0E9±02
CHECK THAT STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY IS COR-
RECT
With the vehicle stopped and tires pointed straight ahead,
rock the steering wheel gently back and forth with light finger
pressure.
Freeplay should not exceed the maximum.
Maximum freeplay:30 mm (1.18 in.)
If incorrect, repair.
±
STEERING ON±VEHICLE INSPECTIONSR±3
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3026 of 4087
STEERING COLUMN
DESCRIPTION
SR0EA±02
There are two types of steering column, the manual tilt/manual telescopic one\
, and the power tilt/power
telescopic one.
SR0EB±02
OPERATION
POWER TILT OPERATIONThe power tilt mechanism consists of the control gear assembly, tilt motor, tilt position sensor, tilt and tele-
scopic switch, unlock warning switch and tilt and telescopic ECU.
The control gear assembly consists of the worm wheel, tilt gear, tilt worm and slider. Rotation of the tilt motor
moves the slider towards the tilt worm. The column upper tube is integrated w\
ith the slider and is rotated
up and down by movement of the slider.
SR±4
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMN
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3027 of 4087
POWER TELESCOPIC OPERATION
SR0EC±02
The power telescopic mechanism is composed of the control gear assembly, telescopic motor, telescopic
position sensor, tilt and telescopic switch, unlock warning switch and tilt and telesco\
pic ECU.
The control gear assembly is composed of the worm wheel, telescopic scre\
w and slider. Rotation of the
telescopic motor moves the slider in the direction of the telescopic screw axis. The\
sliding tube is integrated
with the slider and is moved forward and backward by movement of the slider.
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMNSR±5
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3028 of 4087
MANUAL TELESCOPIC OPERATION (SC300)
SR0ED±04
When the telescopic lever is pushed down, the lock bolt is rotated by the gear and the sliding tube is re-
leased by the lock wedges, allowing forward and backwards adjustment.
On the other hand, when the telescopic lever is pushed up, the lock wedges\
press the sliding tube against
the breakaway bracket to stop it from moving.
SR±6
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMN
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3029 of 4087
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
SR0EE±04SR0EF±03
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
EQUIPMENT
SR0EG±02
\
\
\
Torque wrench
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMNSR±7
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3030 of 4087
ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SR0NP±02
Remove and install the parts as shown.
SR±8
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMN
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3031 of 4087
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMNSR±9
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName
Page 3032 of 4087

MAIN POINTS OF REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
wIf the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) connector is
disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC,
diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
w Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new parts.
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE FROM
BATTERY
CAUTION: W ork must be started after 90 seconds from the time
the ignition switch is turned to the ªLOCKº position and the
negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(See RS section)
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the No.2 and No.3 covers.
(c) Using a torx wrench, loosen the 4 torx screws. Torx wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042±00010 or locally manufac-
tured tool)
HINT: Loosen the 4 screws until the groove along the screw
circumference catches on the screw case.
(d) P u l l t h e w heel pad out from the steering wheel and
disconnect the Airbag connector.
NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull
the Airbag wire harness.
CAUTION:
w When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of
the pad facing upward.
w Never disassemble the wheel pad.
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.
SC400:
SST 09213±31021
SC300:
SST 09609±20011
SR±10
±
STEERING STEERING COLUMN
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName