7) Tighten steering column upper and lower nuts (1, 2 and 3) to
specified torque in the order (1) – (2) – (3) indicated in figure.
Tightening Torque
(a): 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10.5 lb-ft)
8) Tighten joint bolt (pinion shaft side) (4) and joint bolt (steering
column side) (5) to specified torque in the order (4) – (5) indi-
cated in figure.
Tightening Torque
(b): 25 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft)
9) Install steering joint cover (6).
10) Install steering column upper cover (1) and lower cover (2),
and then tighten steering column cover screws (3).
CAUTION:
When installing upper cover (1) and lower cover (2),
be careful so that combination switch lead wire is
not caught between covers.
* : Standard screw
** : Tapping screw
11) Install steering wheel referring to STEERING WHEEL in this
section, if steering wheel is removed.
12) Connect negative cable at battery.
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
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