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ST-20 < UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > STEERING COLUMN 12. Remove bolt (lower side) of lower joint and remove lower joint from vehicle. INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL • Check for damage to steering column jacket tube. If damage is found, replace steering column with new one. • If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, or if noise and rattles are heard during a turn, check the length (L, L 1 and L 2 ) of the col- umn. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly. • Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. CAUTION: When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts; then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column. NOTE: Align slit of the coupling joint with projection on dust cover. Insert the joint until surface (A) contacts surface (B). • After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right locks. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead. • When installing steering column to steering member, install nut from front side of vehicle. INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION • After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for proper operation. LGIA0029E Steering column length : Refer to L 1 : Refer to L 2 : Refer to SGIA0475E WGIA0080E SST491C |