Steering Column: Service and Repair
STEERING COLUMN / SHAFTSTEERING COLUMN / SHAFT:
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the (-) negative terminal from the battery.
2. After removing the bolts in the illustration, remove the driver's airbag module.
NOTE: For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.
3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.
4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool.
NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering when! to remove it doing so may damage the steering column
5. After removing the 3 bolts in the illustration, remove the steering column shroud.
6. Remove the connectors of the airbag clock spring and the multifunction switch.
7. Remove the multifunction switch assembly from the steering shaft.
8. After removing 4 connecting bolts, remove the lower crash pad.
9. Remove the 4 bolts fixing the steering column shaft.
10. Remove the bolt from the universal joint and gear box connecting portion.
11. Remove the steering column shaft assembly.
INSPECTION
1. Check the steering column shaft for damage and deformation.
2. Check connections for play, damage and smooth operation.
3. Check the ball joint bearing for wear and damage.
INSTALLATION
1. Place the steering column shaft in position and install the 4 mounting bolts temporarily.
2. Install the bolt on the universal joint and gear box connecting part in the driver's side brake pedal lower portion.
3. Completely tighten the temporarily installed 4 mounting bolts on the steering column shaft.
4. After installing the lower crash pad, tighten the 4 bolts.
5. Install the multi-function switch to the steering column shaft by pushing it until it reaches the marked portion.
6. Install the SRS clock spring and multi-function switch connector.
7. After installing the upper/lower column shroud, tighten the 3 bolts.
8. Fix the steering wheel with a lock nut.
9. Fix the SRS module to the steering wheel with 2 bolts.
10. Connect the (-) negative battery cable.