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Fig. 19: Measuring Ball Joint Breakaway Torque

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7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten a new self-locking nut to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 29 +/- 4 N.m (21 +/- 3 ft-lb)
STATIONARY STEERING EFFORT CHECK 1. With the vehicle sto
pped on a flat and
paved surface, turn the steerin
g wheel to
CAUTION: Always use a new ball joint nut, as it is a self-
locking nut.

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TIE ROD END BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHEC
K
1. Press the dust cover with your finger to check whether the dust cover is
cracked or damaged.
2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the tie rod end. STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY SHOCK ABSORBING MECHANISM CHECK
If a collision occurs or severe impact is applied to the steering wheel, the
collision energy absorbing mechanism (one-way capsule) may have operated.
Once the mechanism has operated, it will be inoperative even if there is no
apparent damage. Determine if the steering column shaft can be reused by the
following procedure. If the collision energy absorbing mechanism has already
operated, replace the steering column shaft assembly. If any excessive radial free play on the steering wheel is found with the tilt
lever in the lock position, always check the steering shaft assembly.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.
2. Place the tilt lever in the locked
position.
NOTE: If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, the ball joint
could be damaged.
WARNING:
1. If the vehicle continues to be driven after the
collision absorbing mechanism has operated,
the steering column shaft may be damaged
while driving.
2. If there is a slack in the one-way capsule, do not
attempt to repair it. Replace the steering column
shaft assembly.
CAUTION: On completion, do not release the tilt lever until
the steering column has been installed.

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5. Loosen the two lower steering column mounting bolts by two turns.
6. If there is any sign of looseness when the moveable bracket is moved back and
forth by hand, replace the steering column shaft assembly with a new one.
7. If no problem is found during the inspection, tighten the steering column
mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12 +/- 2 N.m (102 +/- 22 in-lb) STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Post-installation Operation
Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead
WARNING:
Before removing the steering wheel and air bag
module assembly, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-
SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
.
When removing and installing the steering
wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.

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Fig. 28: Removing Steering Wheel

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1. Slide section A of the clock spring connector in the arrow direction shown in
illustration, and disconnect the connector.
2. Loosen the Torx screw and remove the air ba
g module assembl
y.

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Fig. 29: Sliding Section A Of Clock Spring Connector In Direction Of Arrow

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << B>>STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Use s
pecial tool MB990803 to remove the steerin
g wheel.

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Fig. 30: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Tool

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STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:Before removing the steering wheel and air bag
module assembly, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
and DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE & CLOCKSPRING
or PASSENGER
-SIDE
AIR BAG MODULE
.

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Fig. 31: Removing & Installing Steering Shaft

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>>STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION: The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until
the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If
the steering column is removed with the tilt lever
released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering

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1. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column
mounting bolts.
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft in the
direction shown in illustration to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.
Fig. 32: Pulling Steering Column Shaft

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column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the
steering column cannot be reinstalled correctly. If the
steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision
energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
NOTE: If the steering column shaft is removed accidentally,
remove the steering column assembly and be sure to insert
the steering column shaft into the steering column as
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