Steering Column Assembly (For Rhd) Reassembly

Install a new O-ring to the power steering motor assembly.

Apply grease to the serrated part of the power steering motor assembly.

NOTICE:

First wipe off the existing grease from the serrated part, and then apply the dedicated grease supplied with a new power steering motor assembly or electric power steering column sub-assembly.

Temporarily install the power steering motor assembly to the electric power steering column sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

NOTICE:

When temporarily installing the 2 bolts to the power steering motor assembly, do not tighten them all the way down.

Install the 2 service nuts to the steering main shaft.

Recommended service nut:

Thread diameter:

12.0 mm (0.472 in.)

Thread pitch:

1.25 mm (0.0492 in.)

Rotate the 2 installed service nuts simultaneously to lock them: rotate the one installed first counter clockwise and rotate the one installed second clockwise.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excess torque to the service nuts by using a tool such as an impact wrench.

HINT:

These nuts are installed to turn the steering main shaft. They should be removed after inspecting the steering main shaft rotating torque.

Secure the steering column assembly in a vice using aluminum plates or a piece of cloth as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Do not overtighten the vice, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.
   
2. Secure the power steering motor assembly so that it is directly upright.
   
3. Support the steering column assembly with a wooden block or similar item to ensure that it does not fall.
   

Turn the steering main shaft once 180 degrees to the left and then 180 degrees to the right at a speed of 60 rpm, and repeat 2 to 3 times to adjust the axis of the power steering motor assembly.

Remove the steering column assembly from the vice.

Tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Make sure not to move the power steering motor assembly after adjusting the axis.

Secure the steering column assembly in a vice using aluminum plates or a piece of cloth as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

1. Do not overtighten the vice, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.
   
2. Support the steering column assembly with a wooden block or similar item to ensure that it does not fall.
   

Measure the turning torque of the steering main shaft.

Torque:

Turning torque:

1.20 to 1.85 N*m{13 to 18 kgf*cm, 11 to 16 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Ensure that there is no abnormal resistance during rotation.

Remove the 2 service nuts from the steering main shaft.

Engage the claw to install the torque sensor harness connector.

Apply tape to the wire harness as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

As heat from the power steering motor assembly may generate smoke, use heat resistant tape (resistant to 100°C (212°F) or more).

Install the ignition switch to the steering column bracket upper with the 2 screws.

for Automatic Transaxle:

1. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering column bracket assembly upper with the 2 screws.
   

Attach the clip and 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch to the steering column bracket upper.

HINT:

Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to install it.

Insert the key and turn it to the ACC position.

Install the ignition switch lock cylinder to the steering column bracket upper.

Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is securely fixed to the steering column upper with switch bracket.

Remove the key and check that the steering lock function is activated.

Insert the key, turn the ignition switch on (ACC) and check that the steering lock function is deactivated.

Fix the steering column in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Install the steering column upper with switch bracket with a new steering lock set bolt, and then tighten the bolt until is head comes off.

Attach the 2 claws and install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper with the switch bracket.

Fix the steering column in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Install the steering lock actuator with a steering lock set bolt, and then tighten the bolts until their head comes off.