Steering Column Replacement
Steering Column Replacement
^ Tools Required
- J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin
- J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
Notice: Once the steering column is removed from the car, the column is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the column on its end could collapse the steering shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain column rigidity. Leaning on the column could cause the jacket to bend or deform. Any of the above damage could impair the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Under no conditions should the end of the shaft be hammered upon as hammering could loosen plastic injections which maintain column rigidity.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Zone Identification Views.
2. Insert J 42640 into the steering column access hole to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct orientation.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the knee bolster.
8. Disconnect the steering column wiring harness connector from the main body wiring harness.
9. Disconnect the shift lever cable from the linear shift assembly.
10. Remove the shift cable retaining clip.
11. Press the shift cable tabs (1) together and remove the shift cable (2) from the steering column.
Notice: The steering column should never be supported only by the lower support bracket. Damage to the lower support could result.
Important: Stabilize the studs in order to remove the nuts securing the steering column to the instrument panel.
12. Support the column.
13. Remove the lower steering column retaining nuts.
14. Remove the upper steering column retaining nuts.
Important: Discard the clips at the upper steering column support, if equipped. These clips are for assembly plant usage only.
15. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
16. Install the steering column to the J 41352.
Installation Procedure
1. Caution: In order to ensure the intended function of the steering column in a vehicle during a crash and in order to avoid personal injury to the driver, perform the following:
^ Tighten the steering column lower fasteners before you tighten the steering column upper fasteners. Failure to do this can damage the steering column.
^ Tighten the steering column fasteners to the specified torque. Overtightening the upper steering column fasteners could affect the steering column collapse.
Notice: If a service replacement steering column is being installed, do not remove the anti-rotation pin until after the steering column has been connected to the steering gear. Removing the anti-rotation pin before the steering column is connected to the steering gear may damage the SIR coil assembly.
Notice: The steering column should never be supported only by the lower support bracket. Damage to the lower support could result.
Install the replacement steering column to the J 41352.
2. Transfer the necessary components from the old steering column to the new column.
3. Remove the steering column from the J 41352.
4. Install the steering column to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Important:
^ When installing the steering column, install the fasteners needed for completing each step of the installation. DO NOT tighten the fasteners until the procedure tells you to do so.
^ In order to ensure that the column absorbs energy correctly, use only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts.
5. Tighten the components to the specified torque.
Install the steering column and the upper and lower mounting nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the steering column wiring harness connector to the main body wiring harness.
7. Install the transmission shift cable (2) to the steering column.
8. Install the transmission shift cable retaining clip.
9. Install the shift cable to the linear shift assembly.
10. Install the knee bolster and the bracket or the reinforcement.
11. Raise the vehicle.
12. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
13. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the tire and wheel Assembly.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Zone Identification Views.
17. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
18. Inspect the steering for proper operation.