Steering Column Removal and Installation: Notes
Reference: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN COMPONENTS
WARNING:
Handle removed driver air bag with care. Refer to PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND STORAGE OF AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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CAUTION:
- Steering column absorbs a shock with its deformation. Be careful to handle removed steering column as follows.
- Impact in shaft direction may change column length.
- Impact may deform bracket.
- Do not release telescopic and tilt lever with steering column nuts loosened or steering column removed from vehicle. Doing so may increase operating force for telescopic or tilt motion.
- Loosen steering column nut after removing steering lower shaft for preventing damage of shaft joint bearing.