nsxb17051a.pdf

Inspection
SHIM
STEERING COLUMN
ASSEMBLY
6 mm SOCKET BOLT
10 N-m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 lb-ft)
RETAINING
COLLARS
Check for damage.
8 mm FLANGE NUTS
16 N-m
(1.6 kg-m, 12 Ib-ft)
STEERING JOINT
BOLTS
22 N-m
(2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
CLIP
8 mm BOLTS
22 N-m
(2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
STEERING
JOINT COVER
CLAMPS
NOTE:
• Check the telescopic mechanism, tilt mechanism, and steering joint bearings or steering shaft for movement and damage.
Replace as an assembly if damaged or faulty.
• If either the steering column assembly or TCS sensor is removed, select the appropriate shim and adjust the distance
between the steering shaft and TCS sensor. Refer to Section 19 for shim selection.
Attach a spring scale to the knob of the telescopic lever.
Measure the force required to move the lever.
Preload: 70 – 90 N (7 – 9 kg, 15 – 20 Ibs)
SPRING
SCALE
If the force measured is not within the specification,
loosen the locknut, then turn the telescopic adjusting
bolt until the correct force can be obtained.
LOCKNUT
TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTING BOLT
TELESCOPIC LEVER
COLUMN HOLDER
TOOTHED
LOCK WASHER
TCS SENSOR