ST-10
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STEERING COLUMN
a. Lift lock plate (A) in the direction of the arrow ( C) and removein the direction of the arrow ( D).
b. Disconnect the key interlock cable from the steering lock unit.
10. Set the steering column tilt to the middle position. CAUTION:
Do not change the position of the tilt mechanism until the steering column is reinstalled.
11. Loosen the steering shaft lower joint bolt.
12. Remove the steering intermediate shaft upper bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft from the
steering column. Refer to ST-12, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
• Place a matching mark on both steering interme diate shaft and steering column before removing
the steering intermediate shaft.
• When removing steering intermedi ate shaft, do not insert any tool into the yoke groove to pull
out the steering intermediate shaft or damage could occur. Replace steering intermediate shaft if
damaged.
13. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connectors.
14. Remove steering column.
15. Remove EPS control unit from steering column if necessary. Refer to STC-37, "
Removal and Installation".
16. For models without intelligent key system, remove the steering lock unit only if the steering column is being replaced. Refer to DLK-311, "
Removal and Installation - Steering lock unit".
17. Remove clamp from steering column if necessary.
18. Inspect steering column after removal. Refer to ST-10, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During installation, finger-tighten all of the bracket and joint retaining bolts, then tighten them to
specification.
• When installing the steering colu mn cover, check that the vehicle harness is not stuck in the cover.
• Replace the steering column if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• For intermediate shaft bolt direction, refer to ST-12, "
Exploded View".
• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft before final tightening.
• After installing steering column, perform self-diagnosis with CON- SULT to ensure correct operation. Refer to STC-6, "
CONSULT
Function".
• Inspect steering column after installation. Refer to ST-10, "
Inspec-
tion".
• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to
BRC-55, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERI NG ANGLE SENSOR NEU-
TRAL POSITION : Description".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any
abnormal conditions.
(1) :Key interlock cable
(B) :Steering lock unit
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• Before installation, check that steering column tilt is in the middle position.
• For intermediate shaft bolt, and lower joint bolt direction, refer to ST-12, "
Exploded View".
• To install align the steering gear guide protrusion (A) with the
groove of lower joint (1), make sure the bolt is securely seated in
groove (B) of steering gear before final tightening.
CAUTION:
If a guide protrusion is not included, align with the matching
mark placed at the removal step.
• When tightening lower joint bolt to the steering gear lower shaft,
temporarily tighten it and make sure there is no sticking or galling
before final tightening.
• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft before final tightening.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to ST-13, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check each part of steering intermediate shaft, lowe r joint, and steering column for damage or other mal-
functions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Rotate steering wheel to make sure it is centered and there is no binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
• Make sure that the number of turns are the same from the straight-ahead position to the left and right locks.
• Check each part of steering intermediate shaft, lowe r joint, and steering column for damage or other mal-
functions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steeri ng wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel
turning angle. Refer to ST-5, "
Inspection".
• Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-55, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description".
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