Overview - Steering Column, Power

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Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Column Overview

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Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
- Install the bolt first, then pull on the steering intermediate shaft several time to make sure it is secure. Tighten the bolt.
Steering Intermediate Shaft
- Removing and installing, refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Pay attention to the installed position of the sealing boot
Power Adjustable Steering Column Control Module -J866-
- Removing and installing, refer to POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE -J866-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Central Tube
Bolt
- Tightening specification, refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE .
Bracket
- Removing and installing, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTRAL TUBE BRACKET/SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module -J764-
- Removing and installing, refer to ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK CONTROL MODULE -J764-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Installed on vehicles with lock lock-up system
- If the control module is being replaced, then select "replace" control module on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing, refer to INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing, refer to INSTALLING .
Steering Column
- There are different versions.
- Calibrate after replacing the steering column on a vehicle with dynamic steering, refer to DYNAMIC STEERING BASIC SETTING .
- Removing and installing, refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Check for damage, refer to STEERING COLUMN, CHECKING FOR DAMAGE .
Bolt
- For attaching the pedal assembly
- Tightening specification, refer to OVERVIEW - BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Follow the assembly sequence when installing, refer to INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 30 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
Nut
- 3 Nm