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STEERING COLUMN

Floor Shift Model

CAUTION:

• Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or installed, the keys must be re-regis-

tered in the BCM. Refer to Consult operations IVIS/NVIS.

• Care must be taken not to give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and instal-

lation.

• Care must be taken not to move power steering gear during removal of steering column assembly.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove upper joint bolt, then remove upper joint from steering column assembly.
2. Remove ignition switch tamper resistant self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate tool.

ASSEMBLY

• Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

• Install new tamper resistant self-shear type screws.

• Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or

installed, the keys must be re-registered in the BCM. Refer to Con-

sult operations IVIS/NVIS.

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

When the steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows:

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1.

Steering column assembly

2. Ignition switch

3.

Upper joint

4.

Self-shear screw

5. Tilt lever knob

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1. Check the column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose

grease. Replace the steering column as an assembly, if necessary.

2. Check the column tube for deformation or breakage. Replace the steering column as an assembly, if nec-

essary.

3. If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, or if noise and rattles are heard during a turn, check the

length (L) of the column. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly.

4. Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary.
5. Check for wear around the seal edges, replace as necessary.
6. Check for corrosion or pitting around the seal sliding area.
7. Replace the seal and shaft in case of seal edge wear or damage.
8. After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for

proper operation.

CAUTION:

• Do not exert any load or impact in the axial direction immediately before or after column removal.

• After installation, check for smooth steering wheel rotation, without any catches or noise.

• Replace the column if it is depleted of grease, worn, damaged, or if any scratches or coating separa-

tion is present on the shaft seal area.

• The lower nut on the upper joint may not be reused.

• During lower joint detachment, insert a tool into the yoke groove to prevent gouging damage.

Steering column length L
L

: Refer to 

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1

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ST-30, "Steering Column"

L

2

: Refer to 

ST-30, "Steering Column"

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Tilt range (A)

: Refer to 

ST-30, "Steering Column"

Tilt mechanism 
range

: Refer to 

ST-30, "Steering Column"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Steering Wheel

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Steering Column

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Unit: mm (in)

End play of the axial direction for steering wheel

0 mm (0 in)

Steering wheel play on the outer circumference

0 

− 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)

Steering wheel turning force

39 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less

Steering column assembly length (L)

640 (25.20)

Steering column length (L

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165.1 (6.50)

Steering column length (L

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258 (10.16)

Tilt range (A)

15

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Tilt mechanism range

3

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Steering Outer Socket and Steering Inner Socket

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Unit: mm (in)

Tie-rod ball joint steering outer 
socket

Swinging torque (F)

0.3 

− 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance
• Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud

4.84 

− 46.7 N (0.50 − 4.7 kg-f, 4 − 34 lb-f)

Rotating torque

0.3 

− 2.9 N·m (0.03 − 0.29 kg-m, 3 − 25 in-lb)

Axial end play

0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less

Tie-rod ball joint steering inner 
socket

Swinging torque

1.0 

− 7.8 N·m (0.11 − 0.79 kg-m, 9 − 69 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance
• Measuring point: L mark see above, 

L=83.2 mm (3.276 in).

12.1 

− 93.7 N (1.3 − 9.5 kg-f, 9 − 69 lb-f)

Axial end play

0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

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Inner socket length (L)

115.2 (4.54)

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