Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair

Disassembly/Inspection/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note below.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.











DISASSEMBLY NOTE: Steering lock mounting bolts and bracket
1. Use a chisel and a hammer to make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts.
2. Remove the bolts by using a screwdriver.
3. Remove the steering lock assembly.

Inspection
Steering lock assembly (Automatic transaxle only)
Verify that the cable connector does not move when the key is in the LOCk position and that it moves freely with the key in other positions.






Steering shaft assembly
Check for the following and replace the steering shaft assembly if necessary.

1. Column bushing damage.
2. Column bearing damage.






3. Steering shaft length.
Length: 567.6-569.6mm 22.35-22.42 in






4. Tilt operation.
(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
(2) Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.






ASSEMBLY NOTE: Steering lock mounting bolts and bracket
1. Install the steering lock assembly on the jacket.
2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.
3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.