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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-1

12-232E-05

CHAPTER 12
STEERING
Models FA and FB

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................12 - 2

SPECIAL TOOLS ......................................................................12 - 3

12
STEERING WHEEL ...................................................................12 - 4

STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING SHAFT .......................12 - 8

STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE ...................................12 - 18

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12-2 STEERING Models FA and FB

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom Possible causes Remedy

Hard steering or poor Bent steering shaft, sliding shaft or column ....... Replace parts
return of steering Universal joint oscillates or catches ................... Replace U-joint in the assembly
wheel to center Column bearing does not revolve or catch ........ Replace parts
Lack of lubrication in steering linkage ................ Lubricate
Wheel alignment is incorrect .............................. Refer to CHAPTER 11
“FRONT AXLE”
Power steering system is faulty .......................... Refer to CHAPTER 67
“POWER STEERING”
Tire air pressure is too low ................................. Adjust properly.

Steering wheel Steering system linkage is loose ........................ Tighten properly

shimmy Too much wear or play in steering linkage ......... Replace parts
(spline and ball joints)
Other front axle problems................................... Refer to CHAPTER 11
“FRONT AXLE”
Power steering gear badly adjusted ................... Refer to CHAPTER 67
“POWER STEERING”
The wheels out of balance ................................. Balance wheels
Tire runout is off ................................................. Correct runout
Tire air pressure not uniform or suf ficient .......... Adjust tire pressure
Distorted disc wheel ........................................... Replace parts

Abnormal noises Lack of lubrication in steering linkage ................ Lubricate

Power steering system is faulty .......................... Refer to CHAPTER 67
“POWER STEERING”
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-3

SPECIAL TOOLS

Any standard tools can be used for disassembling and reassembling, but in some operations, specified
tools must be used. Refer to the following tool numbers when using such special-purpose tools.

Illustration Tool No. Tool name

09650 - 1341 PULLER

09650 - 1260 PULLER

09657 - 1610 GUIDE

9209 - 14142 NUT

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12-4 STEERING Models FA and FB

STEERING WHEEL

5
SM12-334

6
4

1. Horn button 4. Lower cover

2. Contact plate 5. Horn button holding screw
3. Steering wheel 6. Plug

Fig. 1
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-5

REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL

1. TURN THE STARTER SWITCH OFF.

SM12-276
Fig. 2
2. REMOVE THE COVERING PLUG, THEN LOOSEN THE
HORN BUTTON HOLDING SCREW.

SM12-278
Fig. 3
3. REMOVE THE HORN BUTTON BY HAND.

SM12-279
Fig. 4
4. DISCONNECT THE WIRING HARNESS.

SM12-280
Fig. 5
5. REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL NUT WITH A 27 MM
SOCKET WRENCH.
BEFORE REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM
THE SHAFT, MARK BOTH SO THAT THEIR RELATIVE
POSITIONS WILL BE THE SAME WHEN REASSEM-
BLED.

SM12-281
Fig. 6
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12-6 STEERING Models FA and FB

6. USE A SPECIAL TOOL TO REMOVE THE STEERING

WHEEL.
Special Tool: Puller (09650 - 1341)
NOTE: When using the puller, be careful not to dam-
age the thread portion of the contact plate
that is made of aluminium, and be sure to
insert the puller on the thread portion fully.

SM12-282
Fig. 7

INSPECTION
1. EXAMINE THE STEERING WHEEL FOR DISTORTION,
DAMAGE OR CRACKS. REPLACE IT IF IT IS FOUND
TO BE UNSUITABLE.
2. EXAMINE THE SERRATED PART IN THE CENTER OF
THE STEERING WHEEL, AND IF IT IS DAMAGED,
REPLACE IT.

SM12-283
Fig. 8

INSTALLATION
1. APPLY CHASSIS GREASE TO THE HORN CONTACT
PLATE ON THE LOWER SIDE OF THE STEERING
WHEEL.
Chassis grease: Refer to RECOMMENDED LUBRI-
CANT LIST.

SM12-284
Fig. 9
2. INSTALL THE STEERING WHEEL.
POSITION THE STEERING WHEEL ACCORDING TO
THE MARK MADE WHEN DISASSEMBLING, THEN
TIGHTEN IT ON WITH THE SETTING NUT.
Tightening Torque: 500 - 800 kg·cm (37 - 57 lb·ft)

SM12-285
Fig. 10
3. INSTALL THE HORN BUTTON.
1. After attaching the wiring harness, match the legs of
the horn button to the retainer hole and press it in.
2. Secure the horn button assembly firmly with the horn
button holding screw, and replace the covering plug.
Tightening Torque: 15 - 25 kg·cm (1.1 - 1.8 lb·ft)

SM12-279
Fig. 11
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-7

NOTE: Do not use excessive force (such as your

body weight) when installing the steering
wheel.

4. CHECK THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION.

NOTE: Check that the steering wheel is in the cor-
rect position when the wheels point straight
ahead. If the steering wheel is not positioned
properly, the meters will not be easily visible.

SM12-286A
Fig. 12
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12-8 STEERING Models FA and FB

STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING SHAFT

2
3

4
6
15 7

13
5
8
9
10
11

12

16 13

14
ASM12-003

1. Combination switch 9. Thrust washer

2. Retainer ring 10. Spri ng
3. Ball bearing 11. Bolt
4. Column tube 12. Adjusting column lever
5. Adjusting plate 13. Column bracket
6. Adjusting plate 14. Steering shaft
7. Stopper 15. Steering shaft yoke
8. Rivet 16. Dust cover

Fig. 1
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-9

COLUMN COVER

SM12-345

1. Column cover, upper 3. Dust cover

2. Column cover, lower 4. Column cover

Fig. 2
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12-10 STEERING Models FA and FB

REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN,

SHAFT AND COVER
REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL USING THE FOREGO-
ING INSTRUCTIONS, BEFORE REMOVING THE STEERING
COLUMN AND JOINT.
1. DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE TER-
MINAL.
SM12-217
Fig. 3
2. REMOVE THE STEERING COLUMN COVER.
1. Loosen the screws and then remove the upper steer-
ing column cover.

SM12-287
Fig. 4
2. Remove the column adjustable lever and then re-
move the lower steering column cover.

SM12-288A
Fig. 5
3. DISCONNECT THE HARNESS AND REMOVE THE HAR-
NESS COVER.

SM12-289
Fig. 6
4. REMOVE THE SWITCH.
1. Remove the combination switch after loosening the
screws.

SM12-290
Fig. 7
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-11

5. REMOVE THE STEERING SHAFT.

1. Remove the lock bolt from the steering column tube.

SM12-291 SM12-210A
Fig. 8
2. Remove the pivot bolt from the column.

PIVOT BOLT

→

SM12-311
Fig. 9
3. Remove the steering shaft with column from the
bracket.
NOTE: Mark the column assembly and the shaft so
that their relative positions will be clear.

ASM12-004
Fig. 10
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12-12 STEERING Models FA and FB

DISASSEMBLY
1. DISASSEMBLE THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
AND STEERING COLUMN.
1. Remove the retainer ring on the upper side of the
steering shaft and then remove the shaft.

SM12-336
Fig. 11
2. Remove the ball bearings from the column.
NOTE: Do not damage the nylon coating of the slid-
ing shaft.

SM12-337
Fig. 12

INSPECTlON
1. STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Examine the U-joint for oscillation and the seal for
damage. If the U-joint catches, or if, the seal is dam-
aged, replace them.

ASM-036A
Fig. 13
2. Examine the shaft. If bent, replace it.

SM12-082A
Fig. 14
3. Examine the outer circumference and yoke part of
the shaft for cracks and damage with a magnetic
flaw detector or a color checking instrument.
Replace it if found unsuitable.

ASM12-186A
Fig. 15
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-13

2. SLIDING SHAFT
1. Examine nylon coating of the shaft for damage.
NOTE: Examine with particular care. If damaged, the
spline part will not slide smoothly, causing
problems with cab tilt, column distortion and
other unexpected problems.

ASM12-396
Fig. 16
3. COLUMN TUBE
1. Examine the column tube for cracks and bends.
Replace it if found unsuitable.

SM12-337
Fig. 17
4. COLUMN BEARING
1. Examine the bearing for play and poor rotation.
Replace it if it catches or has abnormal noise.

SM12-312
Fig. 18
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12-14 STEERING Models FA and FB

ASSEMBLY
1. ASSEMBLE THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING
COLUMN.
1. Install the ball bearings into the column tube.
➡

SM12-337
Fig. 19
2. Install the steering shaft to the steering column and
then fix it with the retainer ring.

SM12-338
Fig. 20
3. Measure the thrust play and adjust it with the retainer
ring.
NOTE: ● Choose a retainer ring that will set the
thrust play to the standard. Thrust play
must be within 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.) with
30 kg (66.1 Ib) force in shaft direction.
● Retainer rings are available in the follow-
ing thickness:
SM12-089A 1.4 mm (0.055 in.) 1.45 mm (0.057 in.)
Fig. 21 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) 1.55 mm (0.061 in.)
1.6 mm (0.063 in.) 1.65 mm (0.065 in.)
1.7 mm (0.067 in.) 1.8 mm (0.071 in.)
2.0 mm (0.079 in.) 2.2 mm (0.087 in.)
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-15

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE BRACKET
WITH STEERING SHAFT.
NOTE: Apply chassis grease to the sliding shaft. Re-
fer to RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT LIST.

ASM12-004
Fig. 22
2. FIT THE ADJUST NUT TO THE ADJUST BOLT BY
TIGHTENING.
Tightening Torque: 170 - 225 kg·cm (13 - 16 lb·ft)

ASM12-005
Fig. 23

AJUSTING PLATE

VEHICLE FRONT
ASM12-006
Fig. 24
3. INSERT THE PIVOT BOLT AND TIGHTEN IT.
NOTE: Do not forget to assemble the collar.
Tightening Torque: 150 - 220 kg·cm (11 - 15 Ib·ft)

SM12-213
Fig. 25
4. CONNECT THE HARNESS AND INSTALL THE HAR-
NESS COVER.
5. INSTALL THE COMBINATION SWITCH.
FIX THEM WITH THE SCREWS.

SM12-299
Fig. 26
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12-16 STEERING Models FA and FB

6. INSTALL THE STEERING COLUMN COVERS (UPPER

AND LOWER) TO THE COLUMN.
7. TIGHTEN THE ADJUSTABLE LEVER FITTING NUT.
Tightening Torque: 300 - 400 kg·cm (22 - 28 lb·ft)
NOTE: Fit the adjusting column lever so that it is par-
allel to the steering column axis line after
tightening the lever fitting nut.

SM12-287
Fig. 27
8. INSTALL THE STEERING WHEEL FOLLOWING THE
FOREGOING INSTRUCTIONS AFTER INSTALLING
THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY.

SM12-286A
Fig. 28
9. APPLY CHASSIS GREASE TO THE SLIDING YOKE AND
UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Grease: Refer to RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT
LIST.
When replacing parts: 30 cc (27 gr).
When replenishing: 15 cc (14 gr).
NOTE: Right after changing or replenishing grease,
vertical adjustments of the steering wheel will
SM12-300A become stiff, this is caused by excess grease
Fig. 29 being discharged from the grooves and it is
not abnormal.

10. CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

SM12-217
Fig. 30
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-17

11. CHECKING AFTER INSTALLATION

1. The steering wheel must lock securely in any posi-
tion; up, down, forward, backward.

WARNING
Before moving the vehicle, lock the lever securely
and try to move the steering wheel up and down,
and forward and backward to make sure that it is
SM12-313A locked securely. Never try to adjust the steering
Fig. 31 wheel position while the vehicle is moving. Any
adjustment of the steering wheel while driving can
cause the driver to lose control, and result in per-
sonal injury and/or property damage.

RELEASE
ADJUSTING
LEVER

LOCK

SM12-314
Fig. 32
2. Check the steering wheel play while engine is running.
Assembly Standard: 15 - 35 mm (0.59 - 1.38 in.)
WARNING
Excessive steering wheel play may adversely af-
fect vehicle handling. This can result in personal
injury and/or property damage.

NOTE: Turn the sector shaft adjusting bolt clockwise

SM67-284B to decrease wheel play and counter-clock-
Fig. 33
wise to increase.
3. Check the steering wheel position.
NOTE: Check that the steering wheel is in the cor-
rect position when the wheels point straight
ahead.
If the steering wheel is not positioned prop-
erly, the various meters will not be easily vis-
ible.

SM12-286A
Fig. 34
4. Check that the switches are operating properly.
A: Lighting switch
Turning signal switch
B: Horn switch
C: Starter switch
D: Hazard lamp switch
Windshield wiper & washer switch
C A B D
Exhaust brake switch
SM12-276 SM12-286A
Fig. 35
(Only for equipped manual transmission)
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12-18 STEERING Models FA and FB

STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

2
4
3

8 4

5 4
6

7
9

10
13
11
SM12-344

12

1. Retainer 8. Steering gear bracket

2. Dust seal 9. Pitman arm
3. Sliding yoke 10. Ball stud nut
4. Lubrication fitting 11. Cotter pin
5. Steering shaft yoke 12. Power steering gear box
6. Drag link 13. Sector shaft adjusting bolt
7. Ball joint dust seal

Fig. 1
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-19

→ REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL OF POWER STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEM-
BLY
l. Disconnect pipes high-pressure side at the gear and
pipes low-pressure side at the gear.

→
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right and the left
to drain all fluid.
NOTE: ● Clean the gear box and fluid pipes before
SM12-339
removing them.
Fig. 2
● Put a cover over the exposed nuts and
pipes to keep dust out.
● Do not use the drained gear box fluid
again.

3. Disconnect the drag link.

a. Remove the cotter pins out and then loosen the slot-
ted nut of the ball stud at both ends of the link.

SM12-316A SM12-317A
Fig. 3
b. Disconnect the drag link from the Pitman arm and
knuckle arm.
NOTE: Do not damage the ball joint dust seal.

SM12-318A
Fig. 4 →
4. Dismount the steering gear box assembly.
→

When dismounting, keep the pitman arm and joint

assembly intact.
→

→
SM12-339
Fig. 5
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12-20 STEERING Models FA and FB

DISASSEMBLY
FOR DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY OF THE
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, REFER TO CHAPTER 67
POWER STEERING.
1. REMOVE THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY AFTER
REMOVING THE CLAMP BOLT.
NOTE: ● Mark the yoke and the worm shaft so that
their relative positions will be clear.
SM12-340A
● Store the gear box and universal joint as-
Fig. 6
sembly with care so that no dirt/dust en-
ters the spline hole.

2. REMOVE THE PITMAN ARM FROM THE GEAR BOX

BY USING A SPECIAL TOOL AFTER LOOSENING THE
LOCK NUT.
Special Tool: Puller (09650 - 1260)
NOTE: ● Check the matching mark.
● Do not use wedges or hit with a hammer.

SM12-320 SM12-321
Fig. 7

INSPECTION
1. UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Examine the U-joint for oscillation and the seal for
damage. If either the U-joint is worn or the seal is
damaged, replace them.
2. Examine the inside of the spline for lubrication. If
foreign matter is found, wash it off.
3. Examine the outer circumference and yoke part of
ASM12-322A SM12-323
the shaft for cracks and damage with a magnetic flaw
Fig. 8
detector or a color checking instrument.
Replace it if found unsuitable.
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-21

2. PITMAN ARM
1
 1. Check for cracks using a color check or a magnetic










flaw detector.
2. Check the serrated part and ball stud hole for any
damage.

2 2

SM12-324
Fig. 9
3. DRAG LINK
1. Examine the link and end part for cracks and dam-
age. If found unsuitable, replace the whole drag link
assembly.
2. Examine the ball joint for play and the dust seal for
damage. If found unsuitable, replace the whole drag
link assembly.
NOTE: If only the dust seal is damaged and there is
SM12-325A no play, mud or water inside, replace only the
Fig. 10 dust seal.
ASSEMBLY
NUT
1. REPLACEMENT OF DRAG LINK BALL STUD DUST SEAL
BALL STUD 1. As a general rule, replace the drag link assembly, if
the ball joints dust seal is damaged. If there is no
DUST SEAL
GUIDE play, mud or water in the joint, just replace the seal.
Remove the dust seal with a screw driver.
2. Apply lithium molybdenum sulfide grease to the seal
lip of the new dust seal and using the guide and nut
SM12-026A gently push the seal onto the socket.
Fig. 11
Take care not to damage the dust seal.
Inject lithim molybdenum grease from the lubrication
fitting.
(Do not allow grease to get on the tapered part).
Grease quantity: 6.5 g (0.23 oz)
Special Tool: Guide, Nut (09657 - 1610, 920914 -
142)

2. INSTALL THE PITMAN ARM TO THE GEAR BOX.

1. Install in the order of dust cover, pitman arm, and
spring washer, then tighten the nuts to the specified
torque.
Tightening Torque: 3,000 - 4,000 kg·cm (217 - 289 Ib·ft)
NOTE: Align the match marks on the sector shaft
and pitman arm.

SM12-320 SM12-326
Fig. 12
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12-22 STEERING Models FA and FB

3. CONNECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY TO THE

GEAR BOX AND LOCK THEM WITH THE CLAMP BOLT
AND NUT.
NOTE: Be sure to reassemble the serrated part of
the worm shaft and yoke at the position mark
(made when disassembling).
Tightening Torque: 500 - 600 kg·cm (37 - 43 Ib·ft)

SM12-341
Fig. 13

INSTALLATION
→

1. INSTALLATION OF POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AS-

→ SEMBLY
WHEN HANDLING THE POWER STEERING COMPO-
NENTS, ALWAYS KEEP THE PARTS AND AREA
CLEAN. WHEN INSTALLING, TAKE SUFFICIENT CARE
→ THAT NO FOREIGN MATTER ENTERS THE SYSTEM
→

CIRCUITRY.
SM12-339 1. After tilting the cab forward, align the universal joint
Fig. 14
assembly with the sliding shaft. Then install the power
steering gear box assembly to the bracket and tighten
them with specified torque.
Tightening Torque: 1,500 - 2,300 kg·cm (109 - 166 Ib·ft)

2. Install the drag link.

a. Connect the link with the knuckle arm and with the
pitman arm.
NOTE: ● When handling the drag link, do not dam-
age the dust seal.
● Do not allow grease to get on the tapered
part.

SM12-318A
Fig. 15
b. Tighten the slotted nuts of the ball studs at both ends
of the link to the specified torque and then secure
the nuts with the cotter pins.
Tightening Torque: 800 - 1,100 kg·cm (58 - 79 Ib·ft)

SM12-328A SM12-330A
Fig. 16
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Models FA and FB STEERING 12-23

→ 3. Connect the low pressure pipe and the high pres-

sure pipe.
NOTE: ● Watch that foreign matter does not enter
the lines or get on the seal’s surface.
● When handling the line above, take care

→
not to damage the plastic coat covering.
● Be sure to turn the nut in the tightening
direction when tightening the tapered
SM12-339 joint. Attempting to adjust the angle of
Fig. 17 the elbow joint by turning it in a loosen-
ing direction may result in fluid leakage.
Tightening torque: 600 - 700 kg·cm (44 - 50 Ib·ft)

2. FILL THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WITH THE

POWER STEERING FLUID. DO NOT OVERFILL THE
RESERVOIR.
Power steering fluid: Refer to RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS LIST.
NOTE: For air bleeding and final checking of power
steering system, refer to chapter 67 “POWER
STEERING”.
SM67-433
Fig. 18 WARNING
When checking the fluid level of the power steer-
ing reservoir or adding fluid to the reservoir, be
careful not to contaminate fluid by letting dirt fall
into the reservoir. Fluid contaminated with dirt can
result in a shorter life of the pump, and can result
in personal injury and/or property damage due to
improper operation of relief valve, control valve, etc.

3. CHECKING THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION.

NOTE: Check that the steering wheel is in the cor-
rect position when the wheels point straight
ahead.
If the steering wheel is not positioned prop-
erly, the various meters will not be easily vis-
ible.

SM12-286
Fig. 19
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12-24 STEERING Models FA and FB

4. LUBRICATION
1. Apply chassis grease for sliding yoke.
Grease: Refer to RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LIST.
When replacing parts: 30 cc (27 gr)
When replenishing: 15 cc (14 gr)
● Right after changing or replenishing grease,
vertical adjustments of the steering wheel will
SM12-300A
become stiff, this is caused by excess grease
Fig. 20
being discharged from the grooves and it is
not abnormal.

2. Apply lithium base disulfide molybdenum grease for

to ball joints of the drag link until the grease is dis-
charged from the grease holes of the dust seals.
Grease: Refer to RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LIST.

SM12-346
Fig. 21