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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
POWER STEERING37-16
WARNING
•If the vehicle continues to be driven after
the collision absorbing mechanism has
operated, the steering column shaft may
be damaged while it is in use.
•If there is a slack in the one-way capsule,
do not attempt to repair it but replace the
steering column shaft assembly.
Inspection Procedure
1. Remove the lower and upper column covers.
CAUTION
Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
2. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position.
NOTE: If not, place the tilt lever in the lock
position.
3. Loosen the two steering column mounting bolts
(upper) by two turns.4. Hold the one-way capsules as shown, and then
try to lock them. If there is a slack in either of the
capsules, replace the steering column shaft
assembly.
NOTE: When installing a new steering column
shaft assembly, place the tilt lever in the lock
position, if it is not in place.
CAUTION
•Be careful that nothing is pinched between
the one-way capsules and the body.
•Do not release the tilt lever until the steering
column has been installed to complete this
inspection procedure.
5. If no problem is found during the inspection,
tighten the steering column mounting bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N⋅m
AC304673AC304673
Steering
column
assembly
AB
Steering
column
mounting
bolt
AC304672
AC304673AC304673
AC304923AB
One way capsule
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STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-17
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
M1372011400183
WARNING
•Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B,
Service Precautions (P.52B-5) and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring (P.52B-210).
•When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag
module.
NOTE: For air bag module removal, refer to GROUP
52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring P.52B-210.
Post-installation Operation
•Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight
Ahead
AC107402AB
50 ± 5 N·m
1 2
2
1
12
A
AB
BTa b
Ta b Section A - A
Section B - B
Removal steps
<>1. Cover
<>2. Steering wheel and air bag module
assembly
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STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING37-20
<> STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG
MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector
as shown in the illustration in the arrow direction,
disconnect the connector.
2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the
steering wheel and airbag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal
wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or
more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of
8 mm or more.
AC105823
AC304700
AC305145AB
A
Steering
wheel
Air bag module
connector
AC211762AC
Hexagonal bit
socket
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STEERING SHAFT
POWER STEERING37-22
2. Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers,
and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown
to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION
•When reusing the steering column, do not
release the tilt lever until the steering column
shaft has been installed.•When the steering column is replaced, do not
release the tilt lever until it has been installed.
Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until
the installation has completed.
•When installing the steering column, do not
leave it fixed temporarily at only one point
and make sure the column shaft is not shaken
strongly. If you fail to do, the collision
absorbing mechanism at the column shaft
mounting location may be damaged.
Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and
install the steering column. Tighten the four bolts in
the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to
the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N⋅m
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLYM1372011700106
AC210969AD
Clip
Steering column
shaft
AC209383
AD
14
32
Tilt lever
AC210967AD
3 2 14
Disassembly steps
<> >>A<<1. Special bolt
>>A<<2. Steering lock bracket
>>A<<3. Steering lock cylinder assembly
4. Steering column shaft assemblyDisassembly steps (Continued)
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