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5. Check the following items when turning angle is out of the stan-
dard.
a. Check the neutral position of the rack stroke (L).
b. Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that
rack stroke is outside of the standard.
Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear
assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension
components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value.
Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists. Standard
L : Refer to ST-38, "
Rack
Stroke".
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STEERING WHEEL
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
STEERING WHEEL
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This
will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-6, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel with the steering wheel puller (A) (SST:
ST27180001).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never twist spiral cable freely on excessively after it becomes tight (doing so may cause the cable to
tear off).
NOTE:
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SR-9, "
Exploded View".
1. Steering wheel
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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STEERING COLUMN
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REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Place the tilt to the highest level.
3. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-6, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST-12, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove the instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to IP-11, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove spiral cable. Refer to SR-9, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove combination switch. Refer to BCS-79, "
Exploded View".
1. Steering column assembly 2. Clip 3. Clip
4. Upper joint 5. Spring
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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STEERING COLUMN
9. Remove knee protector (1).
10. Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering
column assembly.
11. Remove the upper joint mounting bolt and nut (lower shaft side),
and separate the joint from lower shaft.
12. Remove steering column assembly.
CAUTION:
Never give axial impact to steering column assembly dur-
ing removal.
Never move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure there is no space between clip (1) and steering column assembly (2).
CAUTION:
Never reuse the clip.
Tighten the mounting nuts in the order shown in the figure steering
member (1) when installing the steering column assembly (2).
Be careful of the following points when installing the steering col-
umn assembly.
CAUTION:
Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during
installation.
Never move steering gear assembly.
Never reuse the joint mounting nut (lower shaft side).
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66,
"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL
POSITION : Special Repair Requirement" (VDC models).
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge (SST: ST3127S000). Replace
steering column assembly if outside the standard.
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Rotating torque : Refer to ST-37, "
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Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a
minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the
standard.
Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the
clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below.
Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel
turning angle. Refer to ST-9, "
Inspection".
Check tilt mechanism operating range (L), as shown in the figure.Standard
L : Refer to ST-37, "
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A : Refer to ST-37, "
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L : Refer to ST-37, "
Steering
Column Operating
Range".
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LOWER SHAFT
LOWER SHAFT
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REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Fix the steering wheel.
3. Remove upper joint fixing bolt and nut (lower shaft side).
4. Separate the lower shaft from the steering gear assembly by
sliding the slide shaft (A: sliding range).
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while sepa-
rating steering column assembly and steering column
assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to
avoid turning.
5. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to ACC-3,
"Exploded View".
6. Remove the side brake pedal bracket and wire clamp stay.
7. Remove the hole cover mounting nuts.
8. Remove the hole cover seal, clamp and hole cover.
9. Remove lower shaft joint fixing bolt (steering gear side).
10. Remove the lower shaft.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
1. Steering column assembly 2. Hole cover seal 3. Clamp
4. Hole cover 5. Lower shaft
Refer to GI-4, "
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After lower shaft (steering gear side) fitted, make sure there is not
gap (A) between the yoke (1), lower shaft (2), joint fixing bolt (3).
When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediate position of the distance.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of
gear housing assembly (B).
- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap
projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position
of gear housing assembly (B).
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66,
"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL
POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
Check the following after installation:
- Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel
turning angle. Refer to ST-9, "
Inspection".
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Check the length (A) (extended position) of the lower shaft.
Check each part of lower shaft for damage or other malfunctions.
Replace if there are.
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A : Refer to ST-38, "
Lower
Shaft Sliding Range".
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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REMOVAL
DISASSEMBLY
1. Steering gear assembly 2. cotter pin
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Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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1. Low pressure piping 2. Rear cover cap 3. Gear-sub assembly
4. Power steering solenoid valve 5. O-ring 6. Adjusting screw
7. Spring 8. Retainer 9. Outer socket
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