Steering Column Removal and Installation
Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.
Removal
NOTICE
Be careful not to pull the bracket (A) on the front side of steering column out of its normal position.
If the bracket accidentally comes out, replace the steering column as an assembly.
1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure. Procedures
2. Remove the driver's airbag assembly and the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Removal
3. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover. Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
4. Remove the column covers. Service and Repair
5. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
6. Release the tilt/telescopic lock lever, and adjust the steering column to the full tilt up position, and to the full telescopic in position.
7. Tighten the tilt/telescopic lock lever.
8. Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the slider shaft from pulling out.
9. Release the tilt/telescopic lock lever, and adjust the steering column to the full telescopic out position, then tighten the tilt/telescopic lock lever.
NOTE: Do not release the tilt/telescopic lock lever when removing the steering column from the frame.
10. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly and cable reel (A).
11. Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the three screws (B).
12. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
13. Remove the steering joint bolt (C), then disconnect the steering joint (D) from the pinion shaft.
14. Remove the steering column (E) by removing the attaching nuts and bolts. If the lower slide shaft (F) is removed, slip it into the upper shaft (G) by aligning the paint or stamped marks (H).
Installation
1. Install the steering column in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the wires are not caught or pinched by any parts.
- Take care not to let the sliding capsules fall out of position during column installation.
2. Center the steering rack within its stroke in the steering joint connection.
3. Slip the lower end of the steering joint (A) on to the pinion shaft (B).
NOTE:
- Pinion shaft with center guide; install steering joint by aligning the center guide.
- Pinion shaft without center guide; position the steering column by aligning the gap (C) within the angle.
4. Align the bolt hole (A) on the steering joint with the groove (B) around the pinion shaft, and loosely install the joint bolt (C). Be sure that the joint bolt is securely in the groove in the pinion shaft. Pull on the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated. Tighten the steering joint bolt to the specified torque.
5. Install the steering joint cover (A).
6. Install the steering wheel. Steering Wheel Installation
7. Install the column covers. Service and Repair
8. Install the driver's dashboard undercover. Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
9. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures, and note these items:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
- Verify cruise control, audio remote, navigation guide, and turn signal switch operation.
- Make sure the steering wheel is centered.
10. After installation, do these checks:
- Check the steering wheel spoke angle.
If steering spoke angles to the right and left are not equal (steering wheel and rack are not centered), correct the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft serrations.
- Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection/adjustment. Service and Repair
