Steering Column: Service and Repair

STEERING COLUMN/SHAFT

COMPONENTS





WITH SRS AIRBAG

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal(A) from the battery.





2. Take away the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the driver's airbag module(B).





3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut(A).





4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel(A), remove the steering wheel using the special tool (09561-11002).





5. Remove the steering column upper(A) and lower shrouds(B).





6. Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch(A).





7. After removing three bolts(A) in the illustration, remove the multifunction switch assembly(B).





8. Remove the lower crash pad(A) after loosening the four bolts(B) in the illustration.





9. Remove the five bolts connecting the steering column shaft(A) and the universal joint(B) as shown in the illustration.





10. After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the steering column and shaft assembly(A).

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
Assembly is the reverse of removal.

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
KEY LOCK ASSEMBLY





1. If it is necessary to remove the key lock assembly(A), use a punch to make a groove on the head of the special bolt(B), and then use a screwdriver to remove the key lock assembly mounting bracket(C).





2. Disassemble the key lock assembly(A) from the steering column and shaft assembly(B).
3. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.

UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY





1. Remove the bolt(A) connecting the universal joint assembly(B) and the steering column and shaft assembly(C).





2. Remove the universal joint assembly(A) from the steering column and shaft assembly(B).
3. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.