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2. Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel.
a. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
b. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left about 2.5 revo-
lutions from the right end position. Align the two marks (
).
CAUTION:
IThe spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
IAlso, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable
may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited
number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned to the left
about 2.5 turns from the right end position.
SST818C
3. Remove steering wheel with Tool.
SST329C
4. Remove key interlock cable.
SST844C
STEERING COLUMNNBST0017S02IWhen installing steering column, fingertighten all lower bracket
and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely. Do not
apply undue stress to steering column.
IWhen attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces
cutout portion.
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Disassembly and AssemblyNBST0018
SST845C
1. Combination switch
2. Lock nut
3. Jacket tube assembly4. Tilt lever
5. Tilt spring
6. Steering column shaft assembly7. Band
8. Jacket tube bracket insulator
assembly
9. Hole cover
SST490C
IWhen disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock
with key.
IInstall lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten the nut to
specification.
: 25 - 34 N´m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
SST742A
ISteering lock
a) Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate
tool.
b) Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear
type screw heads.
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SST606C
SST607C
InspectionNBST0019IWhen steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steer-
ing column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a) Check column bearings for damage and unevenness. Lubri-
cate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steer-
ing column as an assembly, if necessary.
b) Check steering column lower shaft for deformation and break-
age. Replace if necessary.
IWhen the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length ªL
1º,
ªL
2º and ªL3º.
Steering column length ªL
1º:
716.7 - 718.7 mm (28.22 - 28.30 in)
Steering column lower shaft length ªL
2º:
178 - 180 mm (7.01 - 7.09 in)
Steering column upper joint length ªL
3º:
430.7 - 432.7 mm (16.96 - 17.04 in)
If out of the specifications, replace steering column upper joint
or steering column as an assembly.
SST582BE
TILT MECHANISMNBST0019S01After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation.
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RemovalNBST0021
SST846C
1. Power steering gear assembly
2. Steering column lower joint3. Transfer gear assembly 4. Steering column upper joint
SST609C
1. Set wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Straight-forward position is indicated by a protrusion on the
power steering gear rear cover cap and matching mark on the
rear housing.
SST610C
3. Remove steering column upper and lower joint from transfer
gear.
4. Remove transfer gear assembly.
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SST847C
InstallationNBST00221. Set wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Install transfer gear assembly.
3. Install column lower joint while aligning groove with protrusions
on the steering gear rear cover cap.
4. Tighten bolt while aligning groove on steering gear. Before
tightening bolt, ensure it is inserted correctly.
SST848C
5. When attaching steering column upper and lower joint to trans-
fer gear, it must be positioned as shown in figure at left.
SST707CA
InspectionNBST0024Do not disassemble steering transfer gear assembly.
ICheck that steering transfer gear assembly operates smoothly.
Also check for grease leakage, deformation and damage.
Replace steering transfer gear assembly if necessary.
ICheck rotating torque at input shaft in 360É and in both direc-
tions.
Rotating torque:
0.25 - 0.69 N´m (2.5 - 7.0 kg-cm, 2.2 - 6.1 in-lb)
If rotating torque is out of specification, replace steering trans-
fer gear assembly.
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ComponentsNBST0026
SST618CB
1. Rear cover cap
2. Rear housing assembly
3. Pinion seal ring
4. Pinion assembly
5. O-ring
6. Shim
7. Pinion oil seal
8. Lock nut
9. Adjusting screw
10. Spring11. Retainer
12. Gear housing assembly
13. Rack oil seal
14. Rack assembly
15. Rack seal ring
16. O-ring
17. O-ring
18. Rack bushing
19. Rack oil seal
20. Snap ring21. End cover assembly
22. Boot clamp
23. Dust boot
24. Boot clamp
25. Lock plate
26. Tie-rod inner socket
27. Tie-rod
28. Tie-rod outer socket
29. Cotter pin
30. Cylinder tube
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Removal and InstallationNBST0027
SST614C
1. Gear and linkage assembly
2. Rack mounting insulator3. Gear housing mounting bracket 4. Cotter pin
SFA756B
CAUTION:
IThe rotation of the spiral cable (SRS ªAIR BAGº compo-
nent part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed,
set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not
rotate the steering column while the steering gear is
removed.
IRemove the steering wheel before removing the steering
lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
IDetach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
SST615C
IInstall pipe connector.
IObserve specified tightening torque when tightening high-pres-
sure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening
will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
Low-pressure side ª1º
30 - 35 N´m (3.1 - 3.6 kg-m, 22 - 26 ft-lb)
High-pressure side ª2º
30 - 35 N´m (3.1 - 3.6 kg-m, 22 - 26 ft-lb)
IThe O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that
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in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper
O-ring.
SST616C
IInitially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to
64 to 69 N´m (6.5 to 7.0 kg-m, 47 to 51 ft-lb). Then tighten fur-
ther to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can
be installed.
CAUTION:
Tightening torque must not exceed 108 N´m (11.0 kg-m, 80 ft-
lb).
SST819A
IBefore removing steering column lower joint from gear, set
gear in neutral (wheels in straight-ahead position). After
removing steering column lower joint, put matching mark on
pinion shaft and pinion housing to record neutral position.
ITo install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection.
Attach steering column lower joint by aligning matching marks
of pinion shaft and pinion housing.
SST617C
ITighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts in the order
shown.
Secure tightening torque:
118 - 137 N´m (12 - 14 kg-m, 87 - 101 ft-lb)
SST718CA
DisassemblyNBST00281. Prior to disassembling, measure pinion rotating torque. Record
the pinion rotating torque as a reference.
IBefore measuring, disconnect cylinder tube and drain
fluid.
IUse soft jaws when holding steering gear housing. Handle
gear housing carefully, as it is made of aluminum. Do not
grip cylinder in a vise.
2. Remove pinion gear.
Be careful not to damage pinion gear when removing pinion
seal ring.
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