Height Control System (Canada Model); Tiltitelescopic Steering Column - Subaru XT 1988 Service Manual

1-4 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
21. HEIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
(Canada model) ···· .. Air (Pneumatic)
Suspension Vehicle
CHECK POINTS
1. Function of height control system (Manual
control)
1. Check the function of height control changeover.
1)
Unload the car to establish "curb weight" condition.
2)
Start engine and turn height control switch to "NO R-
MAL."
Ensure ground clearance is automatically set to the NORMAL
value as indicated in Chapter 4-1.
3) Check air suspension compressor to ensure it stops.
If it still is in operation, wait until it stops.
The above procedure is required to determine whether or not,
car height control is in good order and should not be omitted.
4) After compressor stops, set height control switch to
"H IGH" and check the following:
a} Check if car attains the specified height within 30
seconds.
b) Check if the HIGH pilot lamp is on.
c) Check if compressor stops within 150 seconds after
setting height control switch to "H IGH."
5) Set height control switch to "NORMAL" after com-
pressor has stopped. Check if car returns to the specified
NORMAL position within 30 seconds.
6) If abnormality is noted in steps 1) through 5) above, refer
to Chapter 4-1 and repair as necessary.
22. TILT ITELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN
CHECK POINTS
1. Operation of tilt steering mechanism
2. Operation of telescopic steering mechanism
3. Operation of lift-up steering mechanism
1. Check the operation of tilt steering mechanism.
Unlock lever A and ensure steering wheel moves up and down
smoothly for proper position adjustment.
Lock lever A to ensure steering wheel stays in place even when
an external force is applied to it from above or below.
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Fig. 53
2. Check the operation of telescopic steering mechanism.
Unlock lever B by turning it counterclockwise and check that
steering wheel can be adjusted along the axial direction.
Lock lever B to ensure steering wheel is held in place.
Fig. 54
3. Check the operation of lift-up steering mechanism.
Pull knob on instrument panel to check if steering wheel lifts
up automatically. Push steering wheel down to check if it
locks in the original position. Ensure there is no free play in
the steering wheel.
Fig. 55
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