Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY





REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- Before removing the air bag module, refer to Restraint Systems regarding Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
- When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag module.

Removal Service Point
<> Steering Wheel Removal

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so will damage the collapsible mechanism.





Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

Installation Service Point
>>A<< Steering Cover Assembly Installation





1. Mount steering cover assembly in the steering gear box securely at the groove, so that the clearance A (shown in the illustration at left) will be at the standard value.
Standard value (A): 0 - 0.5 mm (0 - 0.02 inch)





2. Before bolting, apply 3M Part number 8663 or equivalent to the mounting bolt holes of toeboard.





DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Disassembly Service Point
<> Steering Lock Bracket/Steering Lock Cylinder Removal

If it is necessary to remove the steering lock cylinder, use a hacksaw to cut the special bolts at the steering lock bracket side.

Assembly Service Point

>>A<< Steering Lock Cylinder/Steering Lock Bracket/Special Bolt Installation

CAUTION: The steering lock bracket and bolts must be replaced with new ones when the steering lock is installed.

1. When installing the steering lock cylinder and steering lock bracket to the column tube, temporarily install the steering lock in alignment with the column boss.
2. After checking that the lock works properly, tighten the special bolts until the head twists off.