STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN — Disassembly cont'd, Steering Lock, Inspection
ST-14prose procedureColumn lengths differ between L.H.D. and R.H.D. cars: R.H.D. has the longer L₁ and shorter L₂.
Disassembly and Assembly (Cont'd)
Steering lock
Steering-lock self-shear-screw replacement
- 1Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate tool.
SST742A - 2Install self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear type screw heads.
Inspection
When steering wheel can not be rotated smoothly, check the steering column for the following matters and replace damaged parts.
Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
Check steering column lower shaft for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary.
IMPORTANT
When the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check steering column length "L₁" and steering column lower shaft length "L₂". If it is not within specifications, replace steering column as an assembly.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| R.H.D. — Steering column length L₁ | 715.2 - 716.8mm (28.16 - 28.22 in) |
| R.H.D. — Steering column lower shaft length L₂ | 273.7mm (10.78 in) |
| L.H.D. — Steering column length L₁ | 652.9 - 654.5mm (25.70 - 25.77 in) |
| L.H.D. — Steering column lower shaft length L₂ | 324.7mm (12.78 in) |
R.H.D. — Steering column length L₁
715.2 - 716.8mm (28.16 - 28.22 in)
R.H.D. — Steering column lower shaft length L₂
273.7mm (10.78 in)
L.H.D. — Steering column length L₁
652.9 - 654.5mm (25.70 - 25.77 in)
L.H.D. — Steering column lower shaft length L₂
324.7mm (12.78 in)