Toyota Corolla Cross Owners & Service Manuals

Toyota Corolla Cross: Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT PRELOAD

(a) Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the steering wheel assembly set bolt to the steering main shaft.

NOTICE:

  • Do not apply excessive torque to the steering wheel assembly set bolt by using a tool such as an impact wrench.
  • The steering wheel assembly set bolt is used for turning the steering main shaft during inspection of the steering main shaft rotating torque.
  • Remove the steering wheel assembly set bolt after performing this inspection.

(b) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise using aluminum plates, cloths and wooden blocks.

NOTICE:

  • Do not overtighten the vise, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.
  • Support the steering column assembly with wooden blocks or similar items to ensure that it does not fall.

*a

Wooden Block

*b

Cloth

(c) Using a torque wrench, turn the steering main shaft at a constant rate of approximately 1 revolution every 4 seconds and measure the preload.

Preload:

1.1 to 2.3 N*m (12 to 23 kgf*cm, 10 to 20 in.*lbf)

Turn

(d) If the preload is not as specified, replace the power steering ECU assembly or electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.

(e) Remove the steering wheel assembly set bolt.

2. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

(b) If the bushings are deformed, missing or damaged, replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one.

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