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STEERING MECHANISM - STEERING TRANSMISSION SHAFT 37-23

3. Check the steering transmission shaft
(a). Check for distortion on the steering transmission shaft.
If any, replace a new steering transmission shaft.
(b). Check the spline shaft, spline sleeve and cardin fork joint.
• Check for rust, damage or crack on the spline shaft, spline sleeve and cardin fork
joint spline.
• Check for distortion or damage on two or more teetch of the spline shaft.
If any, replace the steering column assembly.
(c). Check the steering transmission shaft cardin joint.
• Check the cardin joint bearing.
• Check the functioning of the bearing seal and the sealing cup.
• Check for partial abrasion and crack on the cardin joint cross shaft journal.
• Check whether the cardin joint rotates smoothly.
If any of the above malfunction symptoms, replace a new steering transmission
shaft.
• Check the clearance between the cross shaft bearing and the shaft journal.
Clearance: ≤ 0.2mm
If the clearance exceeds the limit, replace the steering transmission shaft.

4. Install the steering transmission shaft
(a). Install the steering transmission shaft and
connect the steering transmission shaft and
the steering column assembly as marked.
Torque : 25~30N•m

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(b). Tighten the bolts connecting the steering
column assembly and the steering
transmission shaft.

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