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PS-14
STEERING COLUMN
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check if there is something wrong with jacket tube of steering column assembly and collar etc. And then if
they are damaged, replace with new one.
If vehicle has a collision light shocked, check column length “L”
as shown in the figure. Then if it is out of the specified value,
replace with new one.
Check the turning torque of steering column with preload gauge
(SST). If it is out of the specified value, repair it or replace with
new one.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-12, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range “L1 ”, “L2 ”
as shown in the figure.
Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left
and right smoothly. Steering column length “L”: 572 mm (22.52 in)
Turning torque : 0 − 0.2 N·m (0 − 0.021 kg-m, 0 − 1 in-lb)
SGIA0556E
Tilt operating range “L1 ” : 28 - 32 mm (1.1 - 1.26 in)
Telescopic operating range
“L
2 ” : 18 - 22 mm (0.71 - 0.87 in)
SGIA1431E
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STEERING COLUMN PS-15
C
D E
F
H I
J
K L
M A
B
PS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
Components (Without Automatic Drive Positioner)AGS000GZ
Disassembly and AssemblyAGS000HK
DISASSEMBLY
Remove all parts from jacket tube assembly.
When remove tilt lever, perform as shown in the figure.
1. Meter bracket 2. Steering column mounting clamp 3. Spring
4. Jacket tube assembly 5. Lock nut 6. Telescopic lock block
7. Telescopic lock guide 8. Telescopic lock bolt 9. Telescopic lever
10. Upper joint 11. Adjuster stopper 12. Steering adjust bolt
13. Tilt lever stopper 14. Tilt lever
SGIA0562E
SGIA0564E
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PS-16
STEERING COLUMN
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
When remove telescopic lever, perform as shown in the figure.
ASSEMBLY
Refer to PS-15, "Components (Without Automatic Drive Positioner)" for tightening torque. Install in the
reverse order of disassembly.
SGIA0565E
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STEERING COLUMN PS-17
C
D E
F
H I
J
K L
M A
B
PS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
Components (With Automatic Drive Positioner)AGS000HH
SGIA0592E
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PS-18
STEERING COLUMN
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
Disassembly and AssemblyAGS000HL
DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble the parts from jacket tube. The parts to be disassembled are shown in the figure.
ASSEMBLY
Refer to PS-17, "Components (With Automatic Drive Positioner)" for tightening torque. Install in the
reverse order of disassembly.
1. Meter bracket 2. Jacket tube assembly 3. Upper joint
4. Spring 5. Lock nut 6. Lock block
7. Telescopic lock guide 8. Bush spacer 9. Tilt link assembly
10. Cooler 11. Tilt unit assembly 12. Tilt sensor assembly
13. Connector assembly 14. Clamp 15. Spring
16. Telescopic unit assembly 17. Telescopic sensor assembly
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE PS-19
C
D E
F
H I
J
K L
M A
B
PS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPFP:49001
Removal and InstallationAGS000H0
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear
assembly. Therefore fix steering wheel with a string to avoid turns.
REMOVAL
1. Set wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove undercover with power tool.
4. Confirm slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, furthermore marking position on steering gear assembly
nearly fits with the projection on rear cover cap.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount- ing nut.
6. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Washer
4. Clip
SGIA1432E
SGIA0539E
SDIA1434E
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PS-20
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
7. Remove oil pipings (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from pipings.
8. Remove mounting bolt of steering hydraulic piping bracket from steering gear assembly.
9. Remove mounting bolt (lower side) of lower joint.
10. Remove mounting bolts of steering gear assembly with power tool, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-19, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
SGIA0541E
SGIA0545E
SGIA0542E
SGIA0546E
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE PS-21
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D E
F
H I
J
K L
M A
B
PS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
When steering wheel is set in the straight ahead direction, con-
firm slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap,
furthermore marking position on steering gear assembly nearly
fits with the projection on rear cover cap.
After installation, bleed air from piping. Refer to PS-8, "Air
Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
SGIA0539E