Purpose/Function
The steering input force, generated when the driver operates the steering wheel, is transmitted to the steering gear.
Construction
The steering column and shaft consists of the steering column with a built-in EPS mechanism and the intermediate shaft.
As a result of impact absorbing mechanisms on the steering column and intermediate shaft, when a collision occurs, the steering shaft effectively absorbs the impact energy that would be transmitted to the driver, thereby reducing injury.
Due to the adoption of a tilt/telescope mechanism for the steering shaft on all vehicles, operability has been improved.

Operation
Based on the steering torque signal from the torque sensor and the vehicle speed and engine speed signals from the PCM, the EPS CM drives the EPS motor and transmits the assist torque to the intermediate shaft via the deceleration mechanism.
At the moment of a collision, when impact energy (first stage impact) is input from the vehicle front due to the rearward collapse of the steering gear, the intermediate shaft contracts to absorb the impact from the driver. (Section X in the figure)
When the body of the driver contacts the steering wheel (second stage impact), the fixing bracket comes off the dashboard member, and the upper shaft and the outer column slide forward. At this time, the impact absorption plate (one part secured to instrument panel member, another part to fixing bracket) deforms (area A shown in figure cracks) to absorb the impact to the driver. (Section Y in the figure)

The steering wheel can be moved in the up/down and forward/backward direction when the adjusting lever is pressed towards the front of the vehicle to release the lock of the tilt/telescope system.
The tilt/telescope mechanism has a movement range of 45 mm {1.8 in}
(tilt)/ 50 mm {2.0 in}
(telescope) and can be adjusted, without steps, to anywhere in this range.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Wheel, Column
Steering Shaft InspectionLow Clutch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function
The low clutch operates in 1GR, 2GR, 3GR and 4GR and intermittently operates
the sun gear by drive force from the turbine shaft.
For the low clutch, a centrifugal balance clutch has been adopted to prevent
clutch drag and to assure stabilized piston thrust in al ...
Front Door Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front bumper slider.
d. Front over fender.
e. Front fender panel.
f. Front door.
3. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
1
Bolt
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Intake Manifold
Purpose, Function
Distributes intake air to each cylinder evenly.
Optimizes the combustion efficiency and performance of the engine by distributing
intake air to each cylinder.
Construction
The intake manifold is installed to the cylinder head.
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