Steering Column Inspection

Check of Tilting Force
  1. Set the steering wheel in the straight driving position, and loosen the lock lever fully.
  1. Attach the spring scale to the highest point of the steering wheel, and tilt the steering column to the lowest position.
  1. Pull the spring scale straight up, and read the force required to move the steering column.
  1. Attach the spring scale to the lowest point of the steering wheel.
  1. Pull the spring scale straight down, and read the force required to move the steering column.
    Tilting force (upward/downward):
    Standard:
    70 N (7.1 kgf, 15 lbf) max.

  1. If the measurement is higher than the specified, replace the steering column as an assembly.