Removal

STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT

COMPONENTS:

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





2. Loosen the tapping screws and lift up the horn pad and remove it.
3. Remove the lock nut and the washer.

CAUTION: Before doing these procedures, refer to Restraint Systems (Only for vehicle equipped with SRS).








4. Remove the steering wheel with (09561-11001).

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





5. Remove the steering column lower and upper shrouds.
6. Remove the lower cover.





7. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch.





8. Remove the bolts securing the coupling and universal joint. Pull out the universal joint from the gearbox.





9. Remove the dust cover mounting bolts.





10. Remove the steering column mounting bolts (4 bolts).
11. Remove the steering column and shaft with the universal joint and cover.