6B
Checking Steering Column for Accident Damage
NOTE:
Vehicles involved in accidents resulting in body damage, where steering column has been impacted (or air bag deployed) may have a damaged or misaligned steering column.
Checking Procedure
1) Check that two capsules (1) are attached to steering column bracket (2) securely. Check clearance between capsules (1) and steering column bracket (2). Clearance should be 0.0 mm (0.0 in.) on both sides.
If found loose or clearance, replace steering column assembly.
2) Take measurement “a” as shown.
If it is shorter than specified length, replace column assembly (1) with new one.
Steering column assembly length
“a”: 733.2 – 734.8 mm (28.87 – 28.93 in.)
3) Check if steering lower shaft (1) is with in specified length.
If it is out of specified length, replace it with new one.
Steering lower shaft length (M13 engine model)
“b”: 475.3 – 477.3 mm (18.72 – 18.79 in.)
(For LH steering vehicle without P/S system)
438.3 – 440.3 mm (17.26 – 17.33 in.)
(For RH steering vehicle without P/S system)
431.2 – 433.2 mm (16.98 – 17.05 in.)
(For LH steering vehicle with P/S system)
393.6 – 395.6 mm (15.50 – 15.57 in.)
(For RH steering vehicle with P/S system)
Steering lower shaft length (K9K engine model)
“b”: 431.2 – 433.2 mm (16.98 – 17.05 in.)
4) Check steering column lower seal (1) for breakage or deformation.
If found defective, replace.
5) 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 joint assembly or column assembly.
6) Check steering shaft for smooth rotation.
If found defective, replace as steering column assembly.
7) Check steering shaft and steering column for bend, cracks or deformation.
If found defective, replace.