1. Hinge cover.
2. Intermediate shaft.
Note:replace the part with a new one after each removal.
Caution: Immediately after prolonged rotation of the steering gear, the temperature of the steering column (electric power steering drive) significantly increases, which can cause burns when touched. Before performing any maintenance, make sure that the steering column has cooled down.
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the connecting bolt is accessible for unscrewing.
Caution: Fix the steering wheel with tape or wire to prevent the steering shaft from turning after disconnecting. If the steering wheel is turned after the steering shaft is disconnected from the steering gear, the internal parts of the contact disk may be damaged.
2. Lock the adjustment lever.
3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Place alignment marks across the gap between the steering column and the intermediate shaft fork as shown in the figure.
5. Apply alignment marks to the steering gear shaft and intermediate shaft as shown in the figure.
6. First loosen connecting bolt A, then connecting bolt B.
7. Remove the intermediate shaft.
Installation
1. Copy the timing marks from the old intermediate shaft to the new one.
2. Align the alignment marks on the steering column and the steering gear shaft, applied before removing the intermediate shaft, and install the intermediate shaft.
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Note: Install connecting bolt B first, then connect connecting bolt A.
3. Make sure that the flange of the connecting bolt B is seated in a certain position (see picture).
Note:replace the part with a new one after each removal.
4. Make sure that the connecting bolt A is installed in the groove of the steering gear shaft.
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Note:replace the part with a new one after each removal.
Checking the steering shaft
1. Check the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Check that the gaps between the steering column protrusions and the bracket shown in the figure are no more than 2.0 mm. If the gap between the protrusion and the bracket is more than 2.0 mm, replace the steering column assembly.
Note: If the gap between the projection and the bracket is more than 2.0 mm, it indicates that the shock absorbing mechanism of the steering column has been activated. It is necessary to replace the steering column assembly with a new one.
3. Check the tilt/reach adjustment mechanism for the following:
- The adjustment lever should move smoothly from the locked position to the unlocked position.
- The steering shaft must be securely fixed when the adjusting lever is locked.
If there are any faults, replace the steering column with a new one.
