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Steering mechanism-steering column assembly

14. inspect the steering column assembly
(a). Inspect the steering axle.
• inspect the straightness of the steering axle.
Straightness: ≤ 1.5 mm
If the straightness of the steering axle is beyond the limit value, replace with a new steering
column assembly.
(b). Inspect the spline axle, spline housing and universal joint fork.
• inspect the spline axle, spline housing and universal joint fork spline for corrosion, scars or
cracks.
• inspect whether more than 2 gears of the spline are distorted or damaged. If the defects
above exist, replace with a new steering column assembly.
(c). Inspect the universal joint of the steering column.
• inspect whether the bearing surface of the universal joint has the defects of scaling, fracture
or needle shortage.
• inspect whether the seal gasket and seal cover of the bearing are invalid.
• inspect whether the cross shaft bearing journal of the universal joint has the defects of
impression, scaling, eccentric wear and cracks.
• inspect whether the universal joint can rotate smoothly.
If the defects above exist, replace with a new steering column assembly.
• inspect the clearance between the cross shaft bearing and the bearing journal.
Clearance: ≤ 0.25 mm
If the clearance between the cross shaft bearing and the bearing journal is beyond the limit
value, replace with a new steering column assembly.
15. Connect the spline housing universal joint of the steering column and the steering gear
(a). Set the precise locating ring, steering pipe column welding, steering column dust cover and
steering shield assembly on the steering column.
41 (b). Set the spline housing universal joint of
the steering column completely on the
spline axle that is on the top of the steering
gear steering worm and screw down the
bolt.
Torque: 41~51 n•m
Caution:
The installation must be carried out in
accordance with the matchmarks made before.

16. install the lock bolt
(a). Make the lock bolt pass through the
steering adjustable support of the steering
column and the welding limit hole of the
steering pipe column.

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