CHECKING STEERING COLUMN AS-
SEMBLY AND LOWER SHAFT FOR AC-
CIDENT DAMAGE
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage,
where steering column has been impacted may have a dam-
aged or misaligned steering column.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
1) Check that each capsule (1) is attached to steering column
bracket (2) securely, if equipped.
If capsules are loosen, replace steering column assembly.
2) Check two capsules for any damages such as crack or break-
age, if equipped.
If anything is found faulty, replace as steering column assembly.
3) Take measurement “a” as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assembly
(1) with new one.
Length “a”: 506.5 – 508.5 mm (19.9 – 20.0 in.)
4) Check steering shaft joints and shaft for any damages such as
crack, breakage, malfunction or excessive play.
If anything is found faulty, replace as lower shaft assembly or
column assembly.
5) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft and column for bend, cracks or deforma-
tion.
If found defective, replace.
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
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