Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column and steering gear. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.

Remove collar and upper pinch bolt at steering column.
CAUTION:
- When removing lower joint, do not insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to pull out the lower joint. If damage occurs, replace lower joint.
- Do not reuse collar.
Remove clips and lower joint cover to access lower pinch bolt.
Remove lower pinch bolt at steering gear.
Remove lower joint.
CAUTION:
When removing lower joint, do not insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to pull out the lower joint. If damage occurs, replace lower joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check lower joint for damage or wear. If damage is found, replace lower joint.
Check length (A) of lower joint as shown in the illustration if vehicle has been involved in a collision. Replace lower joint if outside specification.

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Lower joint length (A) : Refer to Lower Joint Length .

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column and steering gear. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.

Check that rear cap projection resinous part (B) of the steering gear (2), is centered and not touching either side of the lower joint (1) slit (A).

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Hand tighten pinch bolts, then torque to specification.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Remove lower joint cover.
Check that rear cap projection resinous part (B) of the steering gear (2), is centered and not touching either side of the lower joint (1) slit (A).

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If necessary, remove lower joint from steering gear and reinstall. Refer to Removal and Installation.